scalper (tickets)
the first meaning of "scalper" is "one (especially a Native American) who removes scalps" (The Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed.). The second meaning refers to selling tickets (or stocks) for higher (or lower) prices than usual. The term is objectionable, even though users don't associate it consciously with Indians; if you're an American Indian, however, it bites. There is currently no easily recognized equivalent. Write when you find one. Until then, experiment with combinations like ticket shark/sharp/hustler/runner, stock rustler (related by marriage to cattle rustlers).
