Dan Rubendall Created Zigabid to Bring Negotiation to Ticket Pricing
The industry of ticket reselling has changed significantly thanks to the Internet. Before the web took over, legitimate ticket reselling meant going to ticket brokers or special agencies. Now, with companies like StubHub having become very successful, it’s far easier for the average person to resell tickets online without having to resort to scalping at an event. However, one of the downsides for consumers when buying second hand event tickets online is that sellers now lock in their prices. The nature of sites like StubHub leads consumers to make quick purchases and leaves no room for negotiations over ticket prices. Cool person in technology Dan Rubendall founded Zigabid to put some power back in the hands of ticket buyers. Zigabid connects resellers and potential buyers online and allows for back and forth negotiation over price. Rubendall instituted an offer and counteroffer system into his website that allows for more flexible pricing. Any users who have trouble making use of Rubendall’s system online should get help from a tech support service. Read more »
