Hey everyone,
I’m having trouble with automated ticket buying on a big event website. I’ve tried different tools like PlayWright (both Python and Node versions) and even used some special add-ons to make it look more human-like.
The weird thing is, it passes the bot check on some test sites, but the event platform still catches it. I’ve tried a bunch of things:
- Using different browsers
- Changing how the browser runs
- Trying it with the browser visible
Nothing seems to work! The site always knows it’s not a real person. Has anyone cracked this problem? Any tips or tricks you can share? I’m getting pretty frustrated here.
Thanks for any help you can give!
I’ve been down this road before, Bob, and it’s a tough nut to crack. These big platforms are getting smarter by the day. Have you considered using a headless browser? It might help bypass some of the detection methods. Also, try randomizing your user agent strings and introducing random waits between actions. It’s not foolproof, but it’s helped me in the past. Just be careful not to violate any terms of service. Sometimes, the old-fashioned way of manually refreshing the page at the right moment works best. Keep at it, and don’t forget to share if you find a breakthrough!
hey bob, sounds frustrating! i’ve had some luck using a mix of different tools. have you tried using a residential proxy? that helped me bypass detection on some sites. also, adding random delays between actions can make it seem more human-like. good luck!
I’ve been in your shoes, Bob, and it’s a real challenge. These event platforms are getting tougher to crack every day. One thing that worked for me was using a combination of Selenium with custom JavaScript injections. It helped bypass some of the trickier detection methods.
Another approach I found useful was setting up a virtual machine with a clean browser profile for each attempt. It’s a bit more work, but it helped avoid some of the fingerprinting issues.
Have you tried incorporating machine learning to analyze successful human-like patterns? It’s advanced, but it might give you an edge. Just a word of caution though - make sure you’re not violating any laws or terms of service. Sometimes, the most effective method is still good old manual effort with a fast internet connection.
Keep experimenting, and don’t get discouraged. The cat-and-mouse game with these platforms is ongoing, and what works today might not work tomorrow. Good luck!