SOLD OUT :-(

[let's 'ave it!!!]

i've not ever known anybody not go who's wanted to, even people who've booked the week running up to the festival.

but a word to the wise - the original sale went on for nearly 20 weeks

maybe start depositing shrapnel into your copper jar on 30th june this year and you'll be a happy chap this time next year.

[Phable]

i've not ever known anybody not go who's wanted to, even people who've booked the week running up to the festival.

but a word to the wise - the original sale went on for nearly 20 weeks

maybe start depositing shrapnel into your copper jar on 30th june this year and you'll be a happy chap this time next year.

[Bluearsedfly]

It's not on next year

[joshwarrr]

It's not on next year

[Phable]

I have been miss informed!! I wil certainly be there next year. But as for this year, I haven't given up yet!!

[_-J-_]

I hope they go back on sale, only one of our group have not got tickets. Sort of his own fault as didn't register when told so!

[emmmmma]

I hope they go back on sale, only one of our group have not got tickets. Sort of his own fault as didn't register when told so!

[russycarps]

i haven't i dont know if im even able to do that, though it would seem pretty pointless if tickets are sold out?

[let's 'ave it!!!]

you seem to be quite young. Cant you just borrow off your mum and dad? if it's only for 2 weeks why would it be a problem?

[fuzzyvision]

So what are the chances of more tickets being released? My poor Dad died of cancer last month and i didnt get round to sorting out a ticket - i so desperately want to go this year more than ever!

[jameshunt]

I personally find it extremely frustrating having to pay by debit card. I never use PayPal (and why should I have to....) and I don't own a debit card. I wish they would sort it out and allow credit cards.

[Storm_NL]

im 20 and my mum and dad wont borrow me money, they made this stupid rule and never budge on it, which sucks but what can a guy do?

[joshwarrr]

*lend* dammit... it's *lend*...

Edited May 13, 2009 by joshwarrr

[r0cky]

I hope that they never do. If they accepted credit cards then the money given to charity would have to be paid to card companies as commission instead.

[jameshunt]

They could always have a surcharge for use with credit cards though.

[r0cky]

That's already available on an individual basis - by getting a cash advance and sticking it in your bank account. I agree with the principal that credit card companies should not profit from an event such as this.

[markeee]

sure for goods over 100 quid using a credit card can be a good idea, as you're covered - whereas withg a debit card you aren't

i agree, if credit cards were allowed, then the fees paid to credit card companies would be massive, don't let the greedy banks make even more money!

[jameshunt]

Not quite the same thing tbh. I'm not sure I follow your logic about use of credit cards? Is that a general disagreement with them? I like the additional legal protection from credit cards and the security from separation from my main bank account. I always use credit cards for booking airlines for example, even with the surcharge.

[markeee]

Credit card companies are evil, in my humble opinion. However, I know many people who rely on them but that's their choice.

My thoughts are that if Glastonbury offered credit card bookings then the credit card companies would end up making as big a profit (from commission or from surcharges) from Glastonbury as the charities do. That would go against the grain as the festival doesn't exist to make corporations profits.

[Rufus Gwertigan]

That's already available on an individual basis - by getting a cash advance and sticking it in your bank account. I agree with the principal that credit card companies should not profit from an event such as this.

[Storm_NL]

do you also find it annoying when people say that you should itch an itch. f**ks me right off!

[CardiffWanderer]

Credit card companies are evil, in my humble opinion. However, I know many people who rely on them but that's their choice.

My thoughts are that if Glastonbury offered credit card bookings then the credit card companies would end up making as big a profit (from commission or from surcharges) from Glastonbury as the charities do. That would go against the grain as the festival doesn't exist to make corporations profits.

[mouth]

back on topic, i just tried my spare reg number and its still saying sold out.

[amfy]

When I have been broke in the past I have drawn cash on my credit card and paid it into my bank account so that I can use my debit card to buy tickets. I only did it once but it was the only way to be ready for Tday. I know it's totally irresponsible and stupid but that was the only way so I did it.

If someone would have the money in a couple of weeks time anyway - they could pay it off before the cash interest kicks in as long as the card isn't already loaded.

Oh - and people have really wanted to go and not got tickets - in 2005 I tried everything from Tday to the Friday morning it started and nothing worked for me - so it isn't just about how much you want it. However, this year seems a bit easier than it was back then - so I'd still hold out hope for those still trying.

[eFestivals]

Not quite the same thing tbh. I'm not sure I follow your logic about use of credit cards? Is that a general disagreement with them? I like the additional legal protection from credit cards and the security from separation from my main bank account. I always use credit cards for booking airlines for example, even with the surcharge.

The fee for a debit card transaction is around 40 pence.

The fee for a credit card transaction is around 2% of the transactions total value.

By accepting only debit cards, Glastonbury are able to keep the transaction fees far lower. That;'s Michael Eavis doing everyone yet another favour - he cares for his customers!!!

He doesn't have to do that. He could say "f**k it, I don't care". But he does care - all power to him!!