Vouchers could be exchanged for merchandise at select Internet vendors.
One retail executive, who declined to be named, said the mere mention of jobbers "makes my hair stand on end," because they are known for sometimes unsavory business practices -- like not delivering on promises made, or giving kickbacks to retail employees in exchange for merchandise.
Ticket purchases will also get Fanatics shoppers access to a rewards program where points can be exchanged for merchandise.
Some 100 million cardholders have signed up for the Visa Incentive Network, which allows the firm to closely monitor their purchases in exchange for merchandise discounts.
While you can receive a cash refund with the original receipt, a gift receipt may only be exchanged for merchandise or store credit.
In a similar fashion, fans contribute to RoadNation campaigns in exchange for merchandise, videos and other exclusive updates leading up to and during the tour, rather than admission to the show itself.
Today's hottest form of high-tech investment, crowdfunding -- the practice of posting pitches on sites like Kickstarter, RocketHub and IndieGogo and asking Internet users to pledge donations in exchange for merchandise or unique personal experiences -- is exploding in popularity.
Respondents were informed that they would receive a small incentive for completion of each assessment point, either in the form of points that could be exchanged for merchandise or a monetary payment.
So Clemens devised a trade, exchanging tickets for merchandise.
