Will Jackson Fans Riot Tuesday? Just 17,500 Tickets for 1.6 Million Fans; City Will Pick Up Security Tab! (UPDATE: Tickets on eBay)

The Los Angeles Times had this report yesterday, "L.A. Aims to Limit Jackson Crowd."

Here's this story from KABC-TV Los Angeles, "1.6M Jackson Fans Await Word on Tickets." Police are concerned. I won't be surprised if there's unrest. More at Los Angeles Times, "1.6 Million Seek Michael Jackson Memorial Tickets."

Interest is phenomenal. The event website is said to have received 500 million hits. Tickets are free. Officials are taking strict measures to prevent scalping. Along with a ticket, guests must also be wearing the red wristbands issued for registrants.

The City of Los Angeles will cover the costs for security, Los Angeles Times, "Councilwoman Says City Will Pick Up Police Costs for Michael Jackson Memorial

See also, Los Angeles Times, "Police: Michael Jackson's Family Planning Private Ceremony at Los Angeles Cemetery."

Added: "Jackson Vouchers Already Appearing on eBay: One Seller Requesting $20,000 for Passes to Tuesday’s Memorial Service."

Listings for tickets to the Michael Jackson memorial service at Los Angeles’ Staples Center on Tuesday appeared on eBay and Craigslist as soon as winners were notified on Sunday.

One eBay listing asked for a Buy It Now price of $20,000, while other prices varied. Buyers and sellers must act fast, as winners must pick up their tickets Monday at an off-site distribution center. At that time, the wristband will be placed on their wrists ...