Scalper ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Scalper ( noun )

A person who buys tickets for an event, such as a concert or sports game, and resells them at a higher price than face value.

Origin:

The word scalper comes from the dutch word "schalper" which means a person who strips the bark off trees. it was first used in english in the early 18th century to refer to a person who removes the scalp of a defeated enemy. it was later used to refer to someone who resells tickets at a higher price than face value.

Examples:

1. The scalper charged twice the face value for the concert tickets.
2. The scalper was arrested for reselling the game tickets.
3. The scalper made a fortune reselling the tickets to the sold out show.
4. He was able to buy tickets from a scalper outside the venue.
5. Scalpers are known for taking advantage of high demand for tickets by buying them up and reselling them at a markup.

(As a verb)

Scalper ( verb )

A person who buys tickets for an event, such as a concert or sports game, and resells them at a higher price than face value.

Origin:

The word scalper comes from the dutch word "schalper" which means a person who strips the bark off trees. it was first used in english in the early 18th century to refer to a person who removes the scalp of a defeated enemy. it was later used to refer to someone who resells tickets at a higher price than face value.

Examples:

1. The scalper charged twice the face value for the concert tickets.
2. The scalper was arrested for reselling the game tickets.
3. The scalper made a fortune reselling the tickets to the sold out show.
4. He was able to buy tickets from a scalper outside the venue.
5. Scalpers are known for taking advantage of high demand for tickets by buying them up and reselling them at a markup.