So long, S.C.alpers

Did you pay way too much on Craigslist for those J. Cole at Music Farm tickets that sold out in under 30 seconds?

South Carolina State Senator Margie Bright Matthews introduced a bill last week that would punish anyone looking to make a profit off of online resale of event tickets for more than $1 face value.

Those caught would face a $100 fine or 30 days in jail per offense.

Charleston City Paper

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