Superscally Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 11 minutes ago, Avalon_Fields said: They need to do something about ticket day then! I'm sad I didn't get one, but it's never going to be perfect. This isn't a sly question, but have you got a better suggestion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscore Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 They can't do a ballot too often, because it won't take long for people to start creating multiple registrations for themselves. It's ok for this year, the ballot will no doubt be for existing registrations only. This is (one of) the reason ballots are a terrible idea as a main method of ticket distribution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semmtexx Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 Just bought a copy of the Glastonbury book. Fingers crossed for that too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveglasto2020 Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 Definitely very curious as to what this is going to involve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semmtexx Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, Zoo Music Girl said: I agree with @Superscally. If it's arranged so people can try for friends then it's not really a fair ballot. Your friends can try for themselves, just as we all can try for ourselves. That said I'm not getting my hopes up for this. 50 tickets is bollocks all. Ok it’s not a high chance but it allows me to continue to dream that I’ll make it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon_Fields Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, Superscally said: I'm sad I didn't get one, but it's never going to be perfect. This isn't a sly question, but have you got a better suggestion? No, I don’t, I agree all competitions and sales should be as fair as possible, not particularly a fan of this ballot as it’s going to be random whereas at least ticket day has both luck and organisation/hard work elements Sorry you didn’t get a ticket. Keep trying, I know how it feels, 12 months ago I was in the same position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, semmtexx said: Ok it’s not a high chance but it allows me to continue to dream that I’ll make it! Haha very true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superscally Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 17 minutes ago, Avalon_Fields said: No, I don’t, I agree all competitions and sales should be as fair as possible, not particularly a fan of this ballot as it’s going to be random whereas at least ticket day has both luck and organisation/hard work elements Sorry you didn’t get a ticket. Keep trying, I know how it feels, 12 months ago I was in the same position I see where you're coming from, but maybe the solution is to remove the organisation from T-day? One ticket per person. Long drawn out sale, but hard work deffo rewarded... Cheers Av, fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Tease Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 40 minutes ago, Zoo Music Girl said: I agree with @Superscally. If it's arranged so people can try for friends then it's not really a fair ballot. Your friends can try for themselves, just as we all can try for ourselves. That said I'm not getting my hopes up for this. 50 tickets is bollocks all. Yeah, the odds of winning are essentially zero. I still think it's odd to not only have such a low amount of tickets, but on top of that you still have to pay for them- just seems a bit tight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 56 minutes ago, HeyPorter said: Was talking about this last night, the ballot being just for people who have been registered and trying for years but failed every time. Think it’ll just be the usual free-for-all though. Nice sentiment but how do you implement it? How do they identify the people who get up at 9 every year, refresh like mad and have never even seen a holding screen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Tease Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 Maybe it's a ballot of only people who are turning 40 next year but are already thinking about what it will be like turning 50 ten years later (me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missnutmeg Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 19 minutes ago, Superscally said: I see where you're coming from, but maybe the solution is to remove the organisation from T-day? One ticket per person. Long drawn out sale, but hard work deffo rewarded.... The problem with this is that there’s no guarantee your husband/wife/partner/friends/kids, etc. will be successful in the sale too which means you could end up on your lonesome, which many wouldn’t be happy with ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretFish Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 Any idea when they'll announce the ballot news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 40 minutes ago, Mr.Tease said: Yeah, the odds of winning are essentially zero. I still think it's odd to not only have such a low amount of tickets, but on top of that you still have to pay for them- just seems a bit tight! This is what I don't get. If it's a fun gesture for the 50th why not just make it a give away? And if it's to test the ballot idea you'd think it'd be for a lot more. Not that I'm not grateful for another way to get in, just seems odd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveglasto2020 Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Zoo Music Girl said: This is what I don't get. If it's a fun gesture for the 50th why not just make it a give away? And if it's to test the ballot idea you'd think it'd be for a lot more. Not that I'm not grateful for another way to get in, just seems odd... Agreed, it kind of doesn’t make sense ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pentura Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Zoo Music Girl said: This is what I don't get. If it's a fun gesture for the 50th why not just make it a give away? And if it's to test the ballot idea you'd think it'd be for a lot more. Not that I'm not grateful for another way to get in, just seems odd... Yeah it seems odd. There must be extra perks somewhere. And if it is just to test the ballot idea then you can bet there's still gonna be people complaining when they are not selected "There's no way to prove who is selected, Seetickets employees will just select their mates" "Switch back to the registration system, the ballot isn't far" etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat2 Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 They should never do it but I do wonder what would happen if they sold those 50 tickets to the highest bidder, how much they would get.on average for each? £1,000? Probably a lot more if there are only 50 for sale. I reckon £5,000 - i think there are VIP packages around for that much off site, but I wonder how much they could sell a general camping ticket for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon_Fields Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 They’d sell at least some for £5,000, even more if it was for charity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puttycat1 Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 16 minutes ago, iloveglasto2020 said: Agreed, it kind of doesn’t make sense ? Perhaps it is as simple as looking more publicity to advertise this is the 50th glasto festival. though I don’t think they need anymore ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semmtexx Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 17 minutes ago, Avalon_Fields said: They’d sell at least some for £5,000, even more if it was for charity. I think this is the problem in many respects. The festival is so popular. Thankfully they don't auction tickets otherwise it would become very much exclusive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semmtexx Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) I've bought the glasto book. Looking forward to that arriving anyhow (though ticket less status makes it a bit of a torture). On that note if anyone else has bought the book did you get some kind of email to say you'd been entered into the draw? I mean the Waterstones draw btw. Not that I'm clutching at straws.... oh no not at all. Edited October 8, 2019 by semmtexx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 Better chance of winning the lotto and buying £3k VIP tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, semmtexx said: I've bought the glasto book. Looking forward to that arriving anyhow (though ticket less status makes it a bit of a torture). On that note if anyone else has bought the book did you get some kind of email to say you'd been entered into the draw? I mean the Waterstones draw btw. Not that I'm clutching at straws.... oh no not at all. Ha yeah, it's kind of cruel that those who buy the book hoping for a ticket are probably going to find looking through the book to be pretty painful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semmtexx Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Zoo Music Girl said: Ha yeah, it's kind of cruel that those who buy the book hoping for a ticket are probably going to find looking through the book to be pretty painful... I did wonder if I might be doing the wrong thing in getting it! Maybe I'll put it into the cupboard until after the April resale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, Zoo Music Girl said: Ha yeah, it's kind of cruel that those who buy the book hoping for a ticket are probably going to find looking through the book to be pretty painful... Older folk will remember the game show bullseye where the losers were shown all the prizes they could have won. Sadistic act Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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