Core Viewpoint - The pre-sale of tickets for Yi Yang Qianxi's concert in Shanghai has highlighted issues of ticket scalping, with a very low winning rate of 0.21% for fans, leading to significant price markups on secondary markets [2][3][4]. Ticket Sales and Scalping - A total of 7,309 tickets were available for pre-sale, while the number of people wanting tickets reached 3.385 million [2]. - Reports indicate that scalpers are selling tickets originally priced at 480 yuan for as much as 6,800 yuan, representing a markup of over 10 times [3][4]. - The concert is set to take place on August 2 at the Mercedes-Benz Cultural Center, with ticket prices ranging from 480 yuan to 1,880 yuan [3]. Industry Response to Scalping - Major secondary ticket platforms like Motianlun and Piaoniu are only offering ticket grabbing services without allowing resale at inflated prices, which is unusual in the industry [3][4]. - Industry insiders suggest that the strict control over scalping is largely due to the artist and organizer's efforts, indicating a proactive approach to managing ticket distribution [4]. Venue and Ticket Availability - The Mercedes-Benz Cultural Center can accommodate approximately 18,000 spectators, but the actual number of tickets available for public sale is around 10,000 after accounting for various factors [4]. - There are indications that some tickets being sold on platforms like Xianyu may be "work tickets," which are typically limited in quantity [4]. Market Competition - The situation surrounding Yi Yang Qianxi's concert reflects the competitive dynamics between ticketing platforms, particularly between Damai and Maoyan, especially following the cancellation of a previous concert in Guangzhou due to disputes between the organizer and the venue [5][6]. - The cancellation of the Guangzhou concert has led to legal disputes, highlighting the complexities of relationships between organizers, venues, and ticketing platforms [5][6][7].