absolution101 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 The hosts trick is legit - just looked up the IP address that the domain directs to using this: http://www.selfseo.com/find_ip_address_of_a_website.php It checks out, don't worry people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somecoolusername Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 added the host file to my mac but still no joy... can anyone help? I can't go to glasto without my best mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random-K Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Whoever suggested the hosts trick, please make yourself known so we can all buy you a BIG FAT DRINK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desthedanglybits Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 The host file thing worked for me brilliantly! Woohoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jie Bie Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) I've done the hosts file thing but i now think it is a scam!!!! from address on email ios donotreply@glastonbury.co.uk that is not official site!!!! from joy to despair!!!! EDIT: APOLOGIES - AFTER ALL THAT I DON'T THINK IT IS NO - I got thru again on different computer where i had not edited the hosts file and I could not buy tickets due to my reg numbers already being used. Edited October 7, 2012 by Jie Bie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred quimby Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Host file worked here on Windows 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieutenant_pigeon Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 unbelievable! that host thing on IOS works! cheers guys! if I see you at the cider bus I think theres a pint to be had! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitey190 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 MASSIVE thanks to the host change guy - worked instantly for me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamChappu Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Husband changed that host file thing, straight in, confirmation email received......I'm going to Glastonbury!!!!!!!! Yay!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammie81 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Worked for us as well, drink due to OP. Came up with names so think must be genuine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sortzcov Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 when doing 194.168.202.201 glastonbury.seetickets.com do you need to include the # ? I entered it as # 194.168.202.201 glastonbury.seetickets.com is this right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crozbie15 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Can someone explain how we do the host think on vista, i am far from a technology expert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h00v3r Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Lots of people with low post counts recomending the hosts file, beware imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisque Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 added the host file to my mac but still no joy... can anyone help? I can't go to glasto without my best mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messy Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 If it's a scam then I'm mighty impressed that they were able to get my details and address from my reg info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranners1 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 how do you edit host file please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilts Ken Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 edit your host file and add this 194.168.202.201 glastonbury.seetickets.com   Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts Open the hosts file with notepad Add the above to the bottom of it. RESTART THE BROWSER - STRAIGHT INH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messy Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 If it's a scam then I'm mighty impressed that they were able to get my details and address from my reg info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benm61 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 I have entered the reg numbers and the site its trying to access has changed, one step further but not great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 I've done the hosts file thing but i now think it is a SCAM!!!! from address on email ios donotreply@glastonbury.co.uk that is not official site!!!! from joy to despair!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pehaw Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 if you ping glastonbury.seetickets.com it resolves to the ip address 194.168.202.201 - no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBuggy Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 I'm still a little worried about the hosts modification, but I think it's probably for real - it's essentially going around the back of their DNS/load balancing infrastructure and getting straight into a booking server. The risk, of course, is that it's actually directing to someone else intent on stealing our details (and, more importantly, not giving us tickets!). I decided to take the risk, and for what it's worth, the headers on the confirmation email that I got after using the hosts mod look legit (it was sent from an IP registered to glastonburyregistration.com/gigsandtours.com). Combine that with the fact that it clearly has access to the full registration database (only available to those within the company), and I'm not overly concerned about its legitimacy - I'll still be phoning See tomorrow to confirm, but it seemed worth dropping a bit of explanation here so you guys can make informed decisions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxterboy Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 I am thick as fuck when it comes to pc's, in laymans terms how do i do the host thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankylex Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Has anyone noticed that a lot of the comments about the host file are from newly created accounts? Sure this isn't the same person? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewolf Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Hosts change worked for me first time too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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