Taylor Swift enthusiasts criticize opportunistic scalpers for reselling Eras Tour merchandise on Facebook Marketplace.

Following the megastar’s seven sold-out performances in Sydney and Melbourne this February, fans in Australia have been eager to acquire official tour merchandise.

Unable to access the limited-time pop-up stalls, some turned to online platforms such as Ebay, Facebook Marketplace, and Gumtree.

However, instead of reasonable offers, fans encounter listings demanding $500 for wristbands distributed freely at the concert or falling victim to scammers who vanish after receiving payment.

Expressing their dismay, one fan remarked, ‘It’s disheartening to see people exploit these items for personal gain.’

Yet another fan recently discovered the $50 Bejeweled Midnights Eras chain bracelet listed at $100, though it was advertised as a markdown from the original price of $150.

‘The fact that they had to lower it makes me cackle. I hope karma gets them and they get stuck with it,’ commented a woman about the opportunistic seller.

The jewelry is crafted from copper and glass, suggesting it may tarnish quickly with regular wear.

‘That’s shocking! I absolutely love my bracelet, but it’s not even worth the $50 I paid for it – I can’t imagine trying to sell it for $150. That’s so wrong,’ expressed another individual.

A few voices in the discussion argued that Taylor Swift herself sold merchandise at excessively high prices, citing $70 for a t-shirt and $120 for a hoodie as ‘unreasonable’.

Another mother shared her experience of paying $140 for an Eras Tour hoodie, only to have the seller block her on Facebook after receiving the bank transfer. The prevalence of online scalpers is a common occurrence with Taylor Swift items due to her popularity. Regrettably, other items continue to be listed at outrageous prices, such as light-up wristbands for $100, a VIP Eras Tour box priced at $280, and an Eras Tour canvas tote for $90, according to a quick search on Facebook Marketplace.