Isn't selling tickets inside a native app going to require giving Apple/Google their 30% cut? I don't see how they can possibly remain profitable selling concert tickets with such an enormous slice taken out.
Nah, shouldn't do as they're a physical good and apple don't require a cut of such things, only digital goods. That's how stripe etc still exist on the store.
Founder here: Chris' comment is correct. Since we're selling something physical (an (e)-ticket to a real life show) and we don't use IAP, we don't have to give Apple a cut. We're happily using Stripe to process payments.
I believe that if you're selling a physical good, you're not even permitted to use an IAP and give them the 30% cut. It's explicitly disallowed by Apple.
Oh, I'm quite aware of where the money goes and the motivations for making TicketMaster be the fall man for it.
What I don't like is that if I saw an ad for a washing machine for sale at Sears for $300 then went to Sears and they would only sell it to me for $450, that would land Sears in some serious legal trouble. Somehow, it's just fine to blatantly advertise goods at a price for which they are not obtainable on the internet.
Ah thanks for the insight. I just hate when I go to buy a $20 ticket and by the time I actually get the ticket, it cost me $35 with all the extra charges tacked on.
