Original sentence: Additionally, many ticket buyers have the option of purchasing tickets directly from venue box offices, avoiding service fees from any ticketing agent.With not even a "building facility charge" at the Pearl Room, this is a 97% increase in the cost of the ticket
Edited sentence: And then some.Unfortunately, it is getting harder and harder to purchase tickets from venue box offices in order to avoid Ticketmaster's exorbitant service fees.With not even a "building facility charge" at the Pearl Room, this is a 97% increase in the cost of the ticket, which many people consider tantamount to racketeering