Getting Oasis Tickets!?

Summary

In this transcript, the speaker documents their intense experience trying to secure concert tickets online. Facing technical challenges and fierce competition, they prepare across multiple platforms, hoping for a chance to see a highly anticipated event. Despite being placed 15,000th in line and dealing with website crashes, they finally manage to secure two tickets after hours of persistence and frustration. The speaker expresses their relief and excitement while acknowledging how tough the process was for many others trying to buy tickets.

Takeaways

• 😬 Nervous anticipation before entering the queue for tickets, with the chance of getting them being only 4%.
• 💳 The speaker has set up bank details on TicketMaster and plans to use both laptop and phone for better chances.
• 📱 Backup plan involves using a 4G/5G network on the phone in case Wi-Fi fails, using a new account on a different platform, 'Gigs and Tours'.
• 🗓️ The speaker strategically chose a Wednesday date in July, hoping fewer people will go for mid-week tickets due to work commitments.
• ⚠️ Tension builds as the speaker enters the queue, advised not to refresh the page at zero to avoid losing their place.
• 😳 Initial placement in the queue is at 15,000, which feels promising given the venue's 80,000 capacity, but anxiety remains.
• 😨 After waiting and progressing in the queue, the speaker faces the disappointment of sold-out tickets, but considers alternate packages including a return coach journey from Leeds.
• 😡 Frustration grows as technical issues arise, with the speaker battling errors and refreshing constantly while monitoring updates on Twitter.
• 🤯 After much stress and effort, the speaker finally secures two tickets, feeling incredibly lucky given the challenges faced by others.
• 🎉 Relief and excitement set in after successfully purchasing tickets, with a reflection on how difficult and nerve-wracking the process was for everyone involved.

Q & A

What event is the speaker preparing for in the transcript?

The speaker is preparing to purchase tickets for an Aiter event.

What measures has the speaker taken to secure tickets?

The speaker has set up an account on Ticketmaster, added their bank details, and plans to use both their laptop (connected to Wi-Fi) and phone (on 4G or 5G) to maximize their chances of securing tickets.

Why is the speaker nervous about securing tickets?

The speaker saw on Twitter that there is only a 4% chance of getting the tickets, which makes them anxious.

Why did the speaker choose a Wednesday in July to try for tickets?

The speaker believes that fewer people will choose a Wednesday event because people might be working, increasing their chances of getting a ticket.

What difficulties did the speaker encounter with Gigs and Tours?

The speaker had trouble using the Gigs and Tours platform, mentioning that it wasn't loading properly and they couldn't figure out how to add their bank details.

What strategy did the speaker decide to follow when they couldn't use Gigs and Tours?

The speaker decided to focus solely on Ticketmaster, referring to this strategy as 'Route One,' implying a direct and simple approach.

What advice did the speaker follow regarding refreshing the page during the ticket queue?

The speaker saw advice online that they shouldn't refresh the page when the queue timer hits zero, as it could delay their entry into the queue.

What was the speaker’s initial reaction to their queue position?

The speaker was placed 15,000th in the queue and was unsure whether that was a good or bad position, but they hoped it was favorable given the event’s capacity.

How did the speaker's queue position progress over time?

The speaker’s queue position gradually decreased from 15,000 to 4,961, and then down to 1,989, before finally reaching 900, getting closer to securing tickets.

What was the final outcome for the speaker after waiting in the queue?

Despite multiple challenges, the speaker eventually managed to secure two standing tickets with a return coach from Leeds for £200 each, and expressed relief and excitement at their success.