Some Blink-182 fans got their first taste of Ticketmaster’s new “dynamic pricing” model while trying to score tickets to the upcoming reunion tour.  And not surprisingly, they don’t like it.

Mark Hoppus actually issued a statement trying to mitigate the damage.  He said, quote, “Yes I understand that the ticketing can be frustrating.  I bought tickets for two of our shows myself just to see what the experience was like.

“I had tickets yoinked from my cart and the whole thing crash out.  Dynamic pricing.  I’m not in charge of it.  It’s meant to discourage scalpers.  We’re trying to bring you the best possible show for the best price.

“This is a tour celebrating new music and the band getting back together.  Thank you for your enthusiasm and I hope to see all of you at the shows.”  (TL;DNR:  Yeah it sucks.  Oh well.)

(Check out some outraged fan Tweets here.)