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Nine Days To Go: 'Sex and the City' Movie Ticket Scalper Watch

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It’s an event four years in the making: the Sex and the City (TWC) movie hits theaters on May 30. How desperate are fans for a first look? MainStreet is monitoring NYC’s Craigslist to see who is selling theater tickets and who is begging for seats at the May 27 New York premiere.

(And if you are unable to make the trip to 'The City,' but still interested in a closer look at the film, check out MainStreet's sister site, ReelZ, for special Sex and the City trailers, webisodes, and more!)

SELLERS

In the mood for some new Jimmy Choos? If you’re lucky enough to have tickets for the premiere and can stand to wait a few days, some deep-pocketed fellas are trying to make their girlfriends very, very happy. (Note: MainStreet cannot vouch for the validity of the tickets advertised below.)

Thursday May 22, 2008
Selling For: $300 per ticket
Seller Says: “I work for an advertising agency and they gave me 2 tickets...each ticket Admits 2 people…I could send you a scan of the ticket so you can see what your [sic] buying.”
Click here for the Craigslist listing.

Selling For: $2,100 for four tickets
Seller Says: “I have 2 tickets to see the Red Carpet Sex and the City Movie Premiere with all the celebrities there! Each ticket admits in 2 guests. So thats 4 people altogether! If you want all 4 right now email me ASAP! There are currently auctions on eBay that are skyrocketing and these tickets can be yours right now!”
Click here for the Craigslist listing.

Selling For: $2,500 for two tickets
Seller Says: “”Tickets will be mailed out ASAP with tracking and all the works!”
Click here for the Craigslist listing.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Selling For: “Best offer”
Seller Says: “I have two tickets to see the premiere sex and the city movie with the cast in NYC... Each ticket admits in 2 guests. I am taking 2 friends therefore i have one ticket for sale. You can meet me and my two friends at radio city and get in with us since we have 2 tickets (good for 4 people) and we are only 3 people. Best offer on this ticket. Email me ASAP!!!..this wont last long”
For the Craigslist listing, click here.

BUYERS

Thursday, May 22

Offering: “Can’t spend a ton” but has “had a rough year”
Buyer Says: “Call me anytime PLEEZE at xxx-xxx-xxxx after 930am-DESPERATELY SEEKING 2 tickets to take friend who has had a very rough year-will fly her from LA so can't spend a ton on the tickets-PLEEZE help these two HUGE FANS OUT!!!”
Click here for the Craigslist listing (http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/tix/690412109.html)

Offering: Doesn’t say
Buyer Says: “I am looking for one or two tickets for the Sex and the City premiere in New York City on May 27th. Any info would be great.”
Click here for the Craigslist listing (http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/wan/690222600.html)

Sunday, May 18:
Offering: “Name Your Price”
Buyer Says: “You know what I need. I want it now. If you can supply it, give me a call or email. The premiere date is comming, dont [sic] let me down. Name your price, it will be paid.”

Friday, May 16:
Offering: $800
Buyer Says: “Am desprately [sic] trying to get tickets to this. My girlfriend is dying to go to this, and I want to make it happen. Willing to pay more if needed.”
For the Craigslist listing, click here. http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/tix/682786009.html

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