a distributed network transaction system and method includes a central exchange computer connected via the internet to multiple remote computers associated with , for example , individual brokers . a central database is provided with the exchange computer and each remote computer can have a respective database for information that the individual brokers was to maintain separate from the system . e - commerce transactions are conducted by the system , which performs a number of transaction - related functions , such as pushing tickets up to the system for sale , purchasing tickets online , shipping , web site - related and bookkeeping . the system and methodology accommodate price event functions where non real - time tickets can be sold and the orders filled with tickets acquired on the system .