I don't know where they came from but they didn't used to be such a problem and they get worse all the time!
The Ancillary Aliens are slimy creatures that burst out of travel and recreation plans! They multiply like a hive and spread like a plague adding surprise extras, sent by a Jack the Ruiner!
In real life, Ancillary Aliens are like "convenience fees" on concert tickets or airline extra fees on your travel plans. You buy a plane ticket for $100, but then they charge $25 more for your seat or bag. It's like paying for a ride but extra for sitting down! Check all costs when flying to zap these aliens away.
The only way we can defeat them is TOGETHER!
Check business reviews about who charges for what. Do research and specifically ASK about all fees or extra charges. It is important to ask about what is COMMON BUT NOT INCLUDED in your purchases and plans. DO NOT give your business to companies caught charging hidden fees. If it happens to you be sure to leave a review somewhere telling others!
Knowledge is your shield.
Here are the most common hidden or extra charges you’ll encounter when buying concert tickets:
🎟️ Service Fee / Convenience Fee — Supposedly covers “processing” the online order, but often adds 10–30% of the ticket price.
💻 Order Processing Fee Another name for doing what the website already does automatically.
🏛️ Venue Fee / Facility Charge A cut taken by the venue “for maintenance,” even though you already paid for entry.
📱 Mobile Delivery Fee Yes, they sometimes charge extra just to email you your tickets.
🚗 Parking or Entry Fee Hidden until checkout, especially at stadiums or outdoor venues.
💵 Resale Markups When third-party platforms add their own percentage or dynamic pricing on top of the base cost.
These fees originate in greedy, uncreative minds like Scamos and Jack the Ruiner!