1. A computer-implemented method for the redistribution of original event tickets having a face price, including the steps of: providing a host computer with a central database; posting, by individual sellers, at least one set of ticket information representing at least one original previously sold ticket; transmitting said set of ticket information to said central database such that each said set corresponds to an original previously sold ticket, wherein said central database is accessible for review by a plurality of buyers; restricting an authorization for said original ticket; determining, using said host computer, a sales price for a resale ticket; selecting, by said buyer, at least one of said resale tickets; purchasing, by said buyer, said resale ticket; distributing, using said host computer, said resale ticket to said buyer; and, crediting, using said host computer, an amount to said seller.