Carousell Fights Scalpers Selling Coldplay's Hong Kong Concert Tickets

In a decisive move, Carousell is targeting scalpers after discovering that some listings for Coldplay's upcoming concert in Hong Kong were being sold at exorbitant prices. The platform confirmed that certain tickets were listed for up to three times their face value.

The firm responded on Tuesday, stating, “We take a serious view on the sale of prohibited items, which includes the reselling of recreational tickets above face value.” They are actively removing such listings and advising users to stay alert.

Scalping Incident Details

Checks on the platform revealed ongoing inflated listings, even as original priced tickets were also available. Many scalpers listed their tickets at HK$0 or the original price but directed buyers to message for exact quotes, turning sales into auctions.

Recent Developments

One recent seller registered on Carousell managed to list two tickets for HK$2,500 (US$322) each—over twice the original price of HK$999. The British rock band is scheduled to perform in Hong Kong on April 9, 11, and 12, as part of their Asian tour, which also includes stops in Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, and Seoul.

• Kai Tak Sports Park is expected to host these concerts with a capacity of 65,000.
• Sales began for fans who signed up on Coldplay.com during the presale.

As the concert date approaches, fans are encouraged to remain vigilant in their ticket purchasing endeavors.