Scalpers Ask $1,500 for Free Upcoming Bon Jovi Concert

Contributed By: Sybru Created On: Tuesday, 08 July 2008 Hits: 151 Bon Jovi Bon Jovi's concert in Central Park this Saturday (July 12) is free. But that isn't stopping some scalpers from selling tickets for as much as $1,500 a pair — despite a warning they cannot be resold. New York City has distributed 60,000 tickets, with each person limited to two freebies. The performance is billed as a prelude to the July 15 All-Star baseball game, which will highlight the final season at Yankee Stadium. The New York Post reports that it found 267 listings for tickets on eBay Monday (July 7). Prices ranged from 99 cents to $1,500 a pair. Kimberly Spell, a spokeswoman for NYC Marketing, says lawyers will be contacting eBay officials to make them aware of the situation. So, kids....spread this news that Bon Jovi concert in Central Park, NY on saturday July 12 is FREE. Share this article to: Comments Only registered users can write comments! 3.25 Copyright (C) 2007 Alain Georgette / Copyright (C) 2006 Frantisek Hliva. All rights reserved." What's On Related: Live Earth Concert Heads to Mumbai with Bon Jovi (18-09-2008) Bon Jovi's New York Shows to Wrap Up as Live DVD (21-07-2008) Bon Jovi, Spice Girls on Top Chart of Biggest Tours in 2008 (19-07-2008) Bon Jovi at Central Park, New York (15-07-2008) Bon Jovi React over Free Gig Tickets Leak on eBay (10-07-2008) Prev Story: Scott Weiland to Release Second Solo Album Next Story: Britney Spears to Film Footage for Madonna World Tour

 

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