scalping

Purchasing large quantities of goods (usually tickets) early with the sole intention of re-selling them at a higher price at a later date (closer to the event).

(Thanks to ~Sunigirl~ for the original entry!)

Mike Damone: Busted for scalping Ozzy Osbourne tickets. Now working at 7-11 .

(from "Fast Times at Ridgemont High")

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