04-08-2019, 10:42 AM
Avengers: Endgame Ticket Resale Prices Are Ludicrous
<p>If you've attempted to purchase tickets to what's arguably the biggest movie this spring, there’s a decent chance you clicked away disappointed. Tickets for Avengers: Endgame were snapped up quickly, with many <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/avengers-endgame-trailer-has-new-footage-tickets-g/1100-6465972/">unable to even look at seats </a>on ticketing sites like Cinemark and Fandango. Demand has led to listings on eBay that purport to be selling the highly coveted tickets, but at astronomical prices.</p><p>According to <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/people-are-selling-their-avengers-endgame-tickets-for-up-to-15000/">a CBS News report</a>, scalpers on eBay are attempting to sell them for upwards of $25,000 on the high end. On the low end, <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Avengers-Endgame-5-Tickets-April-26-Illinois/153440123354?hash=item23b9be79da:g:5-wAAOSwSRJcphqr&frcectupt=true">a set of five tickets</a> is being offered for $600. The five ticket package even comes with a financing option: $29 USD for 24 months through PayPal. <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Avengers-ENDGAME-2-Tickets-April-26th-AMC-Newport-11-00-PM/352634047094?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=2&asc=20160323102634&meid=e916b70746f346299d9ac2e4d4d6592d&pid=100623&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=153440123354&itm=352634047094&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1">Two tickets to a 3D showing</a> of Endgame in Newport are going for $400.</p><p>As it stands, it's unclear whether the tickets are actually being purchased at these ridiculous prices. The listing for <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Avengers-ENDGAME-2-Tickets-April-25th-AMC-84th-St-6-Theater-NYC-Opening-Night-/163632473587?oid=163631316677">two tickets to a New York theatre</a> for $5,000 has ended, but the original item listing states, "This listing was ended by the seller because there was an error in the listing." Another <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Avengers-ENDGAME-2-Tickets-April-25th-AMC-84th-St-6-Theater-NYC-Opening-Night-/163632473587?oid=123719948720">two tickets </a>that were priced at $10,000 is also no longer available, and a message reads, "This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available."</p><p><a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/avengers-endgame-box-office-estimates-call-for-hug/1100-6466042/">Reports suggest</a> that Endgame could debut at an estimated $200-250 million during its opening weekend. It's possible Endgame could surpass this estimate, as Avengers: Infinity War pulled in $257 million in its opening weekend, well over its estimated $180-225. Avenger: Endgame hits theatres on April 26.</p><p>Ahead of its release, Disney and Marvel released a new trailer. We've taken a close look at it and have an <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/avengers-endgame-new-trailer-breakdown-cap-and-ton/2900-2685/">Avengers: Endgame trailer breakdown that analyzes </a>every bit of new information it offers. A small slice of <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-avengers-endgame-footage-debuts-behind-closed-/1100-6466032/">Avengers: Endgame was also shown at CinemaCon</a>, but behind-closed-doors. While the general public won't be able to see it, details of what it includes have been published.</p>
<p>If you've attempted to purchase tickets to what's arguably the biggest movie this spring, there’s a decent chance you clicked away disappointed. Tickets for Avengers: Endgame were snapped up quickly, with many <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/avengers-endgame-trailer-has-new-footage-tickets-g/1100-6465972/">unable to even look at seats </a>on ticketing sites like Cinemark and Fandango. Demand has led to listings on eBay that purport to be selling the highly coveted tickets, but at astronomical prices.</p><p>According to <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/people-are-selling-their-avengers-endgame-tickets-for-up-to-15000/">a CBS News report</a>, scalpers on eBay are attempting to sell them for upwards of $25,000 on the high end. On the low end, <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Avengers-Endgame-5-Tickets-April-26-Illinois/153440123354?hash=item23b9be79da:g:5-wAAOSwSRJcphqr&frcectupt=true">a set of five tickets</a> is being offered for $600. The five ticket package even comes with a financing option: $29 USD for 24 months through PayPal. <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Avengers-ENDGAME-2-Tickets-April-26th-AMC-Newport-11-00-PM/352634047094?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=2&asc=20160323102634&meid=e916b70746f346299d9ac2e4d4d6592d&pid=100623&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=153440123354&itm=352634047094&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1">Two tickets to a 3D showing</a> of Endgame in Newport are going for $400.</p><p>As it stands, it's unclear whether the tickets are actually being purchased at these ridiculous prices. The listing for <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Avengers-ENDGAME-2-Tickets-April-25th-AMC-84th-St-6-Theater-NYC-Opening-Night-/163632473587?oid=163631316677">two tickets to a New York theatre</a> for $5,000 has ended, but the original item listing states, "This listing was ended by the seller because there was an error in the listing." Another <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Avengers-ENDGAME-2-Tickets-April-25th-AMC-84th-St-6-Theater-NYC-Opening-Night-/163632473587?oid=123719948720">two tickets </a>that were priced at $10,000 is also no longer available, and a message reads, "This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available."</p><p><a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/avengers-endgame-box-office-estimates-call-for-hug/1100-6466042/">Reports suggest</a> that Endgame could debut at an estimated $200-250 million during its opening weekend. It's possible Endgame could surpass this estimate, as Avengers: Infinity War pulled in $257 million in its opening weekend, well over its estimated $180-225. Avenger: Endgame hits theatres on April 26.</p><p>Ahead of its release, Disney and Marvel released a new trailer. We've taken a close look at it and have an <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/avengers-endgame-new-trailer-breakdown-cap-and-ton/2900-2685/">Avengers: Endgame trailer breakdown that analyzes </a>every bit of new information it offers. A small slice of <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-avengers-endgame-footage-debuts-behind-closed-/1100-6466032/">Avengers: Endgame was also shown at CinemaCon</a>, but behind-closed-doors. While the general public won't be able to see it, details of what it includes have been published.</p>