Some artists feeling 'blue dot fever,' fans say, as high ticket prices make concertgoers more selective

The name "blue dot fever" comes from the blue dots on Ticketmaster's website, indicating unsold seats. Some fans say they're ...
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Is "blue dot fever" an epidemic?

The term “blue dot fever” refers to unsold seats on websites like Ticketmaster. Those low ticket sales could be to blame for canceled concerts and tours.
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Ticketmaster sold me great seats that turned out to be obstructed. Where’s my refund?

Vincent Manierre paid $475 each for second-row Oasis concert tickets at the Rose Bowl. A VIP tent blocked one-third of the stage view. The tickets weren’t labeled obstructed view despite ...
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Ticketmaster sold me ‘great seats’ that turned out to be obstructed. Where’s my refund?

Q: I bought two second-row tickets for the Oasis concert at the Rose Bowl. They were $475 each, and I paid that much because I wanted a great view. When I got there, a VIP tent blocked one-third of ...