Michael Jackson: A Goodbye For The Ages

Business if brisker at scalped offerings at $127.50.

One offer for an auction on the Internet buying service carried this blurb:

“This auction is for a "Michael Jackson Memorial Ticket" voucher. It is already redeemed so you do not need to worry about getting the ticket within the time limit and taking a chance you may not get a ticket.The PDF will be emailed to you upon payment! IMMEDIATE payment thru Paypal MUST be received in full before voucher will be released.You must be able to present the voucher at Dodger Stadium today, July 6th between 8am - 6pm to receive the official tickets/wristbands. This voucher entitles you to two (2) seats at the Staples Center memorial Tuesday, July 7th.”

About 1.6 million people signed up to receive the free tickets, which grant entry either to the live event at Staples Center or to neighboring Nokia Theatre in Hollywood, where the memorial will be shown on a live feed. Holders of vouchers have already begun to stand in line for their tickets.

Despite the selection of the Staples Center, the Jackson family, according to a family insider, requested the police on Sunday to reschedule the memorial service at McArthur Park, a vast part north of the sports arena that could hold more people who could watch the event on giant television screens.

The family source said the police rejected this plan because “it was too little, too late.”

The source said there continues to be growing concern by some of the Jacksons that chaos could unfold at the Staples Center when thousands to fans show up without tickets and get turned away.

“I don’t think the authorities understand the fervor and love these fans have for Michael,” he said.

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