Warning issued for those looking to see Andy Murray's live show
Fans of Sir Andy Murray have been warned not to buy tickets from touts for his stage shows.
The tennis star's gigs, where he will share stories and secrets from his career, sold out in minutes.
Tickets originally priced at £35 are now being sold online for up to 18 times their face value.
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Tickets for his show at Glasgow's SEC Armadillo on June 18 are being sold for between £284 and £475.
Promoters have urged fans not to buy from touts.
ATG Tickets said to the Scottish Sun: "Tickets can't be sold for profit.
"Please don't purchase from a secondary website."
The former world number one retired last summer after reaching the Paris Olympics doubles quarterfinals with Dan Evans.
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He has promised to discuss "pretty much anything" in the Centre Stage shows hosted by BBC commentator Andrew Cotter.
The tour includes two dates in London.
Sir Andy said: "After I retired, I wanted to try some different things.
"I don't think a tennis player has done anything like this before, so it felt like a great challenge for me.
"I haven't stepped on a tennis court for a long time, so hopefully,y my fans will enjoy seeing me in this new setting."
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