Coachella 2013 on sale next week!!! Maybe Stagecoach Soon?

[WLW]

I'm already developing a strategy for that: Taking the day off, borrowing as many laptops I can get my hands on, and using them all to simultaneously log into the dreaded Waiting Room.

Strength in numbers

That nice. Overload the system worse than last year.

[Raquellita]

I wish they did it like NASCAR races. Let people buy their same tickets from the previous year, or upgrade if available, before the rest of the tickets go to public sale.

Now THAT would be good!

[Raquellita]

That nice. Overload the system worse than last year.

The Devil (goldenvoice) made us do it!

[ant8er]

That nice. Overload the system worse than last year.

LOL.... as long as I get my tickets

I just bought Coachella Week #2 with car camping. Needless to say, the Front Gate process was MUCH better than last year's SC2012. Don't know if there was a waiting room cuz it felt like Ticketmaster's system where you get updates every minute (e.g., "there's many people ahead of you", "you're almost there", etc.). Too bad it wasn't exactly like TM, where you get an estimated wait time, but at least it was an improvement!

[angiemarie123]

LOL.... as long as I get my tickets

I just bought Coachella Week #2 with car camping. Needless to say, the Front Gate process was MUCH better than last year's SC2012. Don't know if there was a waiting room cuz it felt like Ticketmaster's system where you get updates every minute (e.g., "there's many people ahead of you", "you're almost there", etc.). Too bad it wasn't exactly like TM, where you get an estimated wait time, but at least it was an improvement!

so did you use a laptop, or a desktop? I don't know of anyone that got on with their desktop or work computer... something with the firewall or phishing filters I think it was...

[ant8er]

so did you use a laptop, or a desktop? I don't know of anyone that got on with their desktop or work computer... something with the firewall or phishing filters I think it was...

I used the desktop at work. Logged in at 11:05 am (completely forgot about the 10 am sale). Tried to get Week #1, and while I was in standby a red banner message came on my screen that said something to the effect of "You are currently waiting in line for Week #1 tickets, but tickets are selling fast and odds are you may not get any. Would you like to try for Week #2?" On the bottom was a list of available sections and camping options and it would refresh every minute. After 15 minutes I saw that some camping options were sold out, so I tried Week #2 around 11:20. Another red banner showed up that said "You're waiting for Week #2. It looks like you have a good chance of getting tickets. Do not log off." 30 minutes later I got the tickets I wanted. Like I said, the FrontGate experience was WAAAAY better than SC2012.

[Rose]

I used the desktop at work. Logged in at 11:05 am (completely forgot about the 10 am sale). Tried to get Week #1, and while I was in standby a red banner message came on my screen that said something to the effect of "You are currently waiting in line for Week #1 tickets, but tickets are selling fast and odds are you may not get any. Would you like to try for Week #2?" On the bottom was a list of available sections and camping options and it would refresh every minute. After 15 minutes I saw that some camping options were sold out, so I tried Week #2 around 11:20. Another red banner showed up that said "You're waiting for Week #2. It looks like you have a good chance of getting tickets. Do not log off." 30 minutes later I got the tickets I wanted. Like I said, the FrontGate experience was WAAAAY better than SC2012.

So you waited for just about an hour to purchase WOW. Does it seem like it's still a lottery or first come first serve?

[ant8er]

So you waited for just about an hour to purchase WOW. Does it seem like it's still a lottery or first come first serve?

I waited less than an hour DESPITE logging in over hour late... AND I still got what I wanted (albeit week #2, not #1).

I have a good feeling it was 1st-come, first-served. Like I said, I can't really say for sure. The red banner updates were helpful. Not as good as Ticketmaster's "Your estimated wait time is ___ minutes", but good enough.

Hopefully our SC2013 ticket experience (whenever that happens) is better than last years

[Janell24]

I hope SC is back to 2 day's

[Raquellita]

I hope SC is back to 2 day's

Haha well maybe a week. We need time to pack.

[JNPatton]

So you waited for just about an hour to purchase WOW. Does it seem like it's still a lottery or first come first serve?

I waited less than an hour DESPITE logging in over hour late... AND I still got what I wanted (albeit week #2, not #1).

I have a good feeling it was 1st-come, first-served. Like I said, I can't really say for sure. The red banner updates were helpful. Not as good as Ticketmaster's "Your estimated wait time is ___ minutes", but good enough.

Hopefully our SC2013 ticket experience (whenever that happens) is better than last years

I was saying this before... For SC2012 I signed on to Front gate about 30 mins AFTER tickets started going on sale (after seeing people complain on FB about how long it was taking) I was on and off in under 10 minutes and got my tickets without a problem (no camping though) It is NOT first come, first served. I think its just luck of the draw.

[Cooter]

in a way it is a good thing, otherwise all the scalpers would be on with their programs blocking thousands of tickets from the fans.

[unclefeiny]

I don't mind waiting as long as I get my stuff. The wait for the actual event is a lot more painful.

[caligirlUCR]

I hope SC is back to 2 day's

I agree - I want it back to two days as well!!!! I really like the Friday to just hang out and par . . . I mean relax :0)

[Raquellita]

I hope SC is back to 2 day's

DUH! I thought you said you wished SC was going to be back in 2 days. What a dork I am!

[jlrapp8]

I agree - I want it back to two days as well!!!! I really like the Friday to just hang out and par . . . I mean relax :0)

thats what thursday was for

[Joey]

Are they doing pre sale for SC? I want p1 tickets and can never get them! If they do do a pre sale will we be notified in advance? I have to get p1 this year...

[annie]

thats what thursday was for

exactly - i love the three days

[JNPatton]

exactly - i love the three days

I liked the 3 day schedule! Made it more of a marathon, less of a sprint as far as drinking goes... I like those kinda marathons...

[bluegrass lover]

I liked the 3 day schedule! Made it more of a marathon, less of a sprint as far as drinking goes... I like those kinda marathons...

I posted under booze restrictions when I should have said HI in this thread. So HI EVERYBODY!! I loved getting there on Thur and staying until Mon because I danced, partied and had fun with my new friends for 4 days. I danced so much that my feet were killing me and I was so tired on Mon but, I can't wait to do it all again next year! My philosopy is the more days to party the better!!