Verified · March 2026
While Posh settles a $1.2M class action for hidden fees, Flock charges 5% + $0.45 upfront.
Court-validated dark patterns vs disclosed-upfront economics. The story behind why Flock charges5% + $0.45 organizer-side and shows every fee before the buyer clicks.
The $1.2M class action — and what it means
On March 9, 2026, a California federal court granted preliminary approval to a $1.2 million class-action settlement against Posh. The suit alleged that Posh charged California ticket buyers undisclosed fees from July 2021 through June 2025 — fees that appeared only at checkout after buyers were already committed.
The settlement's mandated remedy: "All-In Pricing" disclosure. Posh is now court-ordered to show buyers the complete price before the final checkout step — the same standard Flock has held since day one.
$1,000 of tickets sold — what does each platform keep?
All figures based on published rates and settlement disclosures.
| Platform | Platform take | Buyer fee | Disclosure | Organiser nets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlockThat's us | 5% + $0.45 organizer-side, card fees included | $0 | Before click | $932 |
| Posh | 10% | +$0.99/ticket (was undisclosed; now court-mandated) | At checkout (was hidden) | $900 |
* Worked example: $1,000 gross ticket revenue.
We don't drip price. We don't FOMO. We don't add line items at checkout.
We disclose before you click.
We always have.
5% + $0.45 organizer-side. $0 buyer-side.
That's it. No asterisks.