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To be fucked off with friends re Glastonbury Tickets

156 replies

PhillliPhillli · 28/09/2019 10:00

The last two years I have been lucky enough to get tickets in the main sale for myself and a few friends.

They all want to come again next year (ticket sale next week). Not one of them can be arsed with helping to get tickets. Ticket sale is “too early”, “I wouldn’t be any good at trying”, “oh I’ll just leave it up to you”. One of them has just text and asked if I can add her other mate to our group (so now I’m trying to 6 instead of 5.

Frankly I want to just say we didn’t get any tickets and just try for one myself. I’ve got no problem going alone and I’m sick of the whole thing falling on me. They’re happy to enjoy the festival but don’t want to do any of the actual work of getting there!

OP posts:
ffswhatnext · 28/09/2019 13:55

If they bring it up - from all the chats we've had, no-one seemed interested. So I'm doing the coach option.
And get your ticket sorted.

Smelborp · 28/09/2019 13:57

I would tell them you’re not getting their tickets so they can step up.

Alwaysgrey · 28/09/2019 14:34

It sounds like a nightmare getting tickets. Have they ever asked if you’re happy doing it? I don’t like people who tend to assume. They tend to be quite thoughtless.

rookiemere · 28/09/2019 14:45

Actually I'm thinking that the effort put into ticket buying is reflective of the importance of the event to OP versus the friends.

For OP feels like Glastonbury is a very special calendar date in her year that she looks forward to intently, whereas for the friends feels more like it's something they enjoy going to but would probably be just as happy with an alternative weekend away. Hence they're pleased when OP gets tickets, but likely won't give much pause for thought if she doesn't.

janebee4 · 28/09/2019 15:10

YANBU. When tickets have gone on sale on a weekday we have actually taken time off work to try for them. It's absolute bedlam. DPs sister has got them for us in the past but we have all been online trying at the same time. I'd be annoyed it people just left it to me as if you don't get them it's almost like it's your fault (even though it's a total frigging lottery). And this year will be 10x worse because it's for the 50th anniversary.

Iwantacampervan · 28/09/2019 15:27

I find securing concert tickets an exceptionally stressful time - I am so relieved when at least one of mine is also able to be at home or available or, better still, I'm at work and they do it themselves. It's the lining up of all devices before the magic time, hoping that the internet doesn't crash out, remembering passwords, watching the little man walk across the screen if you get in the queue and then hoping you've got the right tickets (and right number/right date) if you do get through. Then there's the wait for the confirmation e mail etc.
I don't think those who haven't done this realise what it's like so you should have at least some of your friends involved (the more devices the better) - if you are unlucky then they all can say they've tried and not blame you.

fedup21 · 28/09/2019 15:30

For OP feels like Glastonbury is a very special calendar date in her year that she looks forward to intently, whereas for the friends feels more like it's something they enjoy going to but would probably be just as happy with an alternative weekend away. Hence they're pleased when OP gets tickets, but likely won't give much pause for thought if she doesn't

They won’t care If OP just gets the coach then?!

Win win.

Mouikey · 28/09/2019 15:59

We stopped buying tickets in mid 2000’s as I was up for 24 hours solid trying to get some (did eventually). Since then I’ve volunteered most years and had a most excellent time and met the best of people.

If you don’t mind working, take a look at the Oxfam festivals team. Spaces are available in March time.

singme · 28/09/2019 16:24

YANBU! Only once have I ever made it to the ticket page for Glastonbury. Other times I’ve been lucky enough that friends have got through. It’s a team effort!!

Coach sale is less stressful and then you still have the main sale if you don’t manage to get tickets. Everyone in the group needs to get the same coach though so you can’t have non committed folk in your group! Just go for that if that’s what you prefer.

Hey1256 · 28/09/2019 19:06

Ha OP I used to be this friend in my friendship circle.

It's pissed me off good and proper, so nothing happens anymore.

I simply had had enough, we have been on holiday a few times and they refused to organise a thing. And tried to claim it's because they don't know what they're doing. I'm like, you're a fucking grown adult I feel sorry for you if you can't work out how to go on fucking holiday.

One friend even tried to get me to book the travel insurance, I had to tell her to piss off.

Sorry for my rant but I sooooo feel your pain. And in future you're going to have to book your own ticket, not go or suffer it.

Personally, I would say to everyone get your own tickets.

Brefugee · 28/09/2019 19:10

just try to get a ticket for you and the rest can fuck off

Countryescape · 28/09/2019 19:42

They are lazy CFS

MakeTeaNotWar · 01/10/2019 14:20

I am so nervous!! 2 days to go....

ExecutiveFiat · 01/10/2019 15:03

Lazy fuckets! ! Just get your own ticket. Your chances of getting six tickets are pretty small anyway.

ExecutiveFiat · 01/10/2019 15:04

Fuckers even😀

loobyloo1234 · 01/10/2019 15:17

The deal in my friendship group is everyone who wants to go, all has to try for all of us. Its only fair. Agree with everyone that says just get yourself coach tickets and tell them in advance that’s your plan

Doyoumind · 01/10/2019 15:27

I know people who have done this year after year OP. These groups aren't fair when part of the group can't be bothered. The group I was part of was very organised and big so I think it went unnoticed.

RavenLG · 01/10/2019 15:29

I’d happily go and work there picking up litter if it meant I still got to go!
I think it's probably that you're quite passionate about going, where they see it as a good weekend but aren't arsed enough about it to go through the efforts you want to. And because they've had it handed to them on a plate 2 years in a row, they're not willing to do it now.

I think you should say something to them about if they're not willing to put the effort in then you're just going to get your own ticket, if anyone wants to get their own and join then they're welcome to.

I don't think you'd be able to lie about getting your own with the way the ticketing system works. And they need telling that they are lazy, shit mates!!

EachandEveryone · 03/10/2019 10:46

Its going to be a ling day until 6pm....

fedup21 · 03/10/2019 12:52

Did the OP come back?

Hiphopopotamus · 03/10/2019 18:22

What did you decide to do OP

jelly79 · 03/10/2019 18:33

Wow they should all pitch in! It's tough getting them and pitching in increases your chances massively! YANBU

Knickerbockergloryonthebeach · 03/10/2019 18:56

Get your own ticket and tell the others to sort their own.

SanFranBear · 03/10/2019 18:56

Holy moly - just had a look at it's £265.. per person!!! What the fuck - festivals used to be about a hundred pounds and that was only about 10/15 years ago. I know times change etc.. but I genuinely cannot believe those prices!!

There is no way on EARTH I could afford that and I would imagine that's true for a shitload of people who are now of an age to start taking their children!

Anyway - whinge over and aware I'm not really their target market but no wonder hardly anyone I know goes to festivals now!

MsRinky · 03/10/2019 18:58

They don't deserve to go. Hopefully I'll get their tickets.