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It's 100% session-based. I know because when I got through I was looking to see if all my browser sessions got through at the same time but only one did.

The rate limit is based on session ID not IP address that's why.

I couldn't say but I imagine revenue and or reputation had something to do with it. If your attendees have already have to pay over the odds for a ticket would they be as likely to spend as much once inside? Re: reputation it gives them the clout to say "we hate touting and we actively invest to stamp it out". I don't think changing the system they have today is worth it for them in all honesty. We can't possibly know how many people got through and paid without any manipulation of the system in place and neither can they. Until their reputation is being damaged, demand falls off or revenue is hurt why bother? I do think they'll be having tough conversations with SeeTickets though. Deleted registrations this year and previous farces actively harms their reputation.

And that's fantastic for you and I'm happy you have that opportunity. I personally wouldn't want to work the festival as I don't have a band nor want to work a rough shift but at least I'm honest with myself 😄

This is exactly what frustrates me though. Everyone on here happy to join a huge spreadsheet to increase their odds then some knowledgable techies find a workaround and all of a sudden they're aggrieved because their own social "hack" becomes the second best option. Give over!

Exactly. It's not like there aren't multiple avenues to getting in legitimately. People seem to think they're owed it all. I didn't get a ticket back before Covid for a few years in a row and I wasn't whining about it on social media. It is what it is. The ideal scenario where everyone who wants to go gets a ticket doesn't exist so you have to go in with eyes open to the reality that you might come away empty handed and that's fine. Get yourself off to Portugal for a long weekend instead or something.

Are Glastonbury post-ticket sale threads usually this long every year? I'd be surprised if the same topics aren't regurgitated every time in recent years given people are upset they didn't get a ticket and want to vent. Ultimately the festival does exactly what it needs to and sells out in no time at all. It's great for the festival and maintains an air of 'exclusivity' which is brilliant for their branding. Remember that being billed as the hottest UK festival is a huge pull for artists also with all other things being equal. GF would not change a winning formula unless there were dire consequences which, let's be honest, there aren't. The crowd has not significantly "changed since a decade ago", you're just getting old. Try going to Leeds festival and get bottle missiles chucked around and see if you still think that. People will complain every year without fail and do so. If it's not one thing it's another. In the 2020's though, everyone is now wise to tactics with some working better than others. It's a game of chance and if you don't maximise that chance then you're likely to miss out - simple. The same people whinging about 'unfair' tech hacks are the ones who would leverage every opportunity they could to get a ticket on sale day. This very forum gave me most of the information I needed in recent years to grab tickets via advice on how the load balancing and refresh limiting worked on SeeTickets' site. The problem (if you even want to call it that) is information spreads extremely quickly due to social media and sites like this and people will try anything to grab an elusive ticket. Ultimately you win some / you lose some and you're not owed anything. If you want to keep chances of getting a ticket high you need to be on the ball with the tech (understand how the website works) and social side (have a big syndicate trying). It's no different than any other scenario where demand outstrips supply up to 10/1. If you want the prize you have to play the game. The fun part is that the game is changing 😉

Yeah but this is 2023 old man. Will you be taking your phone?

Imagine going to Glastonbury without a phone. You got no mates to meet up with?

Other than a ticket. Power bank Tent Sleeping bag Phone Clothes Alcohol/naughties That's literally all you need.

Do you genuinely think Glastonbury is full of arseholes?

Hi All, our group of 6 thankfully managed to get coach tickets today for Wednesday from Birmingham. I have a medical issue where I can need access to a toilet with relatively short notice. Do coaches generally have toilets on board in your experience?