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Why do concert ticket prices change?

In this article, Steven Proud examines the concept of dynamic pricing through the lens of concert tickets

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Have you ever noticed that when shopping online the prices of goods seem to change? For example, the cost of train tickets might change, depending on whether you are booking a long way in advance, or for the same journey tomorrow. Sometimes, when buying goods online, you may even see a different price from your friend, or even a different price depending on the browser that you use.

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