The internet; and the music industry in particular, is full of stories of how the consumer is being treated more like a criminal than those actually breaking the law. While we are use to stories about the RIAA with their underhanded treatment and questionable tactics when it comes to dealing with music fans they at least try to contain themselves within their perception of reality.

On the other hand promoter Harvey Goldsmith appears to have gone off the deep end and could cause more of a fan backlash against the one-off Led Zeppelin reunion gig in London. As he is quoted in the Guardian as saying - “Led Zeppelin promoter wishes eBay would drop dead and die.“

All because eBay has rebuffed his requests that any auctions of the concert tickets be yanked from the site. Goldsmith’s extreme dislike of eBay is one thing but as part of his retaliation plans the word is that you had better hope your credit card information matches up with the actual purchase information:

Those fans who won the right to buy tickets were issued with a password to validate their purchase, but it was announced at the weekend that they may be cancelled if the password holder’s name did not match the credit card holder’s name.

What an interesting way to treat a loyal fan base.

Listening to: Eric Clapton/J.J. Cale - The Road to Escondido - Danger

Conversation Tags: Led Zeppelin, eBay, Guardian