Freakin, Frick a Frack

So, this weekend I saw Punsupaya play at The Metro. It was a great show. But I was kind of disturbed; you see, I had to get the tickets through Ticketmaster. I bet you can guess where this is going. The show itself cost $8 a ticket x 2 = $16 (great for a night out...3 bands and all). Service charge $3.50 per ticket x 2 = $7 (88% the cost of a 3rd ticket). So, the way it is is there is a freakin 43% service fee for the tickets. I can almost bet the service fee to The Rolling Stones is not that much. I don't get how the fee is determined.

Ticketmaster Sucks!!
Peace