Buying an Event Ticket Through an Unauthorised Seller (E

Multiple Choice

Buying an event ticket through an unauthorised seller (e.g. a scalper) carries a significant amount of risk for the buyer. On-sellers are usually not registered businesses, and consumers may not get the same protections as when buying tickets through an authorised seller. When the consumer buys a ticket from an unauthorised seller, which of the following statements is CORRECT?

A) The buyer usually pays less than the official price
B) The tickets are seldom fake
C) The buyer will be guaranteed a refund if the event is cancelled
D) The buyer does not have the protection of consumer law