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by jjmarr·2y ago·view on hn ↗
The simplest way of implementing dynamic pricing is a resale market, where the price of tickets changes based on supply and demand.
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Sure, it perfectly sets the market clearing price at all times, but it has the inefficiency that the performer can end up with only a fraction of the total amount the attendees are willing to pay. All those middlemen add value not in a way that feels fair, like collecting a percentage fee. Rather, they get all the upside whenever popular shows sell out. I can see why artists don't like that.