This whole things is so absurd that it would be funny if it were for the fact that so many ticketing entities are doing it.

I recently wanted to buy some tickets to an event that are $55 at the door, but $50 online in advance. When I went to purchase them, they added a $3 service fee and explained that it was to cover the cost of the website, etc. At least they were honest and I still got a few dollars off.

And last year I wanted to buy tickets to a concert at a stadium that has never charged for parking. When you buy their 4-pack for a great price of $20, they charge you $6 per person for parking...um, excuse me...there's no parking fee there, and why do I have to pay PER PERSON rather than PER CAR? so suddenly the ticket price doubled. I was told it was a great concert and kinda wish I went, but I refused to go based on the principle of shady practices.