The most insidious part of online shopping is about to get even worse

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 05:21

A group of ninjas stealthily add extra zeros to a price tag, unbeknownst to a mesmerized shopper who thinks she's getting a good deal — Companies have for years added hidden fees onto every online purchase we make — but now these nefarious fees are getting even harder for customers to see.
Nicole Zaridze

All I wanted to do was attend a concert.

I was ready to pay my hard-earned money to see one of my favorite bands perform at New York City's Madison Square Garden. Ticket buying is simple enough in theory — but as I went in pursuit of the tickets a few months ago, I was prepared for a fee shock. For years, the initial price of tickets has been a tease — after totals are adding up during checkout, the final price is often an unpleasant surprise.