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Presale Problems & Questions
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:13 pm
by hnrys69
[Moderator note: I've merged the threads about problems and questions with the presale]
Sorry, we are unable to complete your order. You requested to purchase more than the maximum quantity allowed for Pre-Sale Ticket tickets at the BURNING MAN 2014 event. There is a purchase limit of 4 items
Just me or anyone else?
attempted to purchase more than limit?
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:13 pm
by mournlight
Getting an error message - anyone else? Only trying to buy one
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:14 pm
by MedullaB
Same.
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:16 pm
by theCryptofishist
It looks like there's at least two others, who reported it here. We can be sure that it's a fraction of the people this is happening to.
Hey Trilo, are there any best practices yet. I want to advise him/her to stay on the screen and not log out, but I'm not sure if it does any good.
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:18 pm
by MedullaB
I tried completely logging out and closing my browser and starting again... same result.
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:18 pm
by moonwatcher
Same here...tried 3 different times, changed the number of vehicle passes...too many items...
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:18 pm
by micradot
I can't even get to something that says I can buy tickets....it wants a Promo Code - any idea what I can do?
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:20 pm
by MedullaB
microdot - try the link from your conf email.
Still no go for me...
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:21 pm
by Tazz
Same for me. Ticket sales are off to a great start!
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:22 pm
by micradot
Looks like I didn't complete setup!
DOH!!!!
Re: attempted to purchase more than limit?
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:23 pm
by PocoJoe
Yep, that and "Must Use Visa or MasterCard" even though the visa logo is lighting up. Exceeding maximum, cart says 2 tickets (one ticket and one vehicle pass). Tried two different cards so I can only conclude buggy code turned loose. woohoo!
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:23 pm
by Tazz
I use the link with the promo code that was in the email. made it all the way through putting in my personal info and then "too many" I only requested one ticket and one vehicle pass.
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:24 pm
by hotmess
Same here. I am getting the same error message. Everything should be in place but i am being told I am trying to buy more then 4 tickets.
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:24 pm
by Playanomad61+
Asked for 1 ticket and 1 pass....said I requested more than 4! Nice!
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:24 pm
by VultureChow
Tazz wrote:Same for me. Ticket sales are off to a great start!
Don't worry mate. Plenty of chances to get tickets.
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:26 pm
by MedullaB
Just bought a ticket and car pass!
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:27 pm
by smilemore
hnrys69 wrote:Sorry, we are unable to complete your order. You requested to purchase more than the maximum quantity allowed for Pre-Sale Ticket tickets at the BURNING MAN 2014 event. There is a purchase limit of 4 items
Just me or anyone else?
Me too ... I was attempting to purchase 2 tickets but got the message above. Tried again. It also said I must use either Visa or Mastercard (I was using a Mastercard issued from PC Financial in Canada) ... no go. Tried again with my Visa (issued by RBC in Canada) and it worked. However it skipped the page where you select the vehicle pass. I had to log in using my wife's separate "backup" code and was able to purchase a single vehicle pass ... again using the Visa. Because it was a separate order I was charged another $29 delivery fee. I'm sure it will be worked out in the end.
Got my tickets!!!
NOTE: I have had issues trying to purchase in US using my Canadian Mastercard before ... kinda hit and miss.
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:27 pm
by hnrys69
works now.
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:28 pm
by Tazz
sent an email to the burning man ticket support link and they replied that they would get back to me within 48 hours.
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:29 pm
by FlyingMonkey
You have to click on the "sparkly things" link on your profile page & enter your confirmation code. After that you can purchase them. I had the same problem. Now I have mine ordered.
Also, after you register with Tickeyfly you will receive a confirmation e-mail. You need to verify your account before proceeding on to purchase your ticket. Many people may be missing this step.
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:30 pm
by hotmess
I just got confirmation. IT WORKED
I managed to get on the phone with ticketfly. It appears that there is an issue with the parking pass that causing the mix up. If you can get through call them. They said they are compiling a list of people trying to buy tickets if you cant get through.
877 435 9849
Re: attempted to purchase more than limit?
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:31 pm
by FlyingMonkey
You have to click on the "sparkly things" link on your profile page & enter your confirmation code. After that you can purchase them. I had the same problem. Now I have mine ordered
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:32 pm
by Mule
Try a single ticket only , no parking
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:32 pm
by cow dog
got to many ticket request 3 times, got in on 4th try, tickets conf.
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:33 pm
by Tazz
started all over again using the ticket page on the Burning Man website instead of the email link and it worked. Now just need to be sure that they did not charge me for more than the one ticket and pass that I requested.
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:34 pm
by theCryptofishist
And it looks like, despite the glitch, people were able to buy tickets reasonably quickly.
Interesting...
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:34 pm
by moonwatcher
Works now...after 5 attempts...
I hope my card doesn't get charged 5 times...

Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:35 pm
by Playanomad61+
It worked on the 4th try!...1 Ticket, 1 VP!
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:35 pm
by Meat Hunter
After 25 min., 4 tries and several multiple ticket messages, I finally was confirmed for 1 Presale ticket and 1 vehicle pass.
Re: Cant buy tickets....
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:35 pm
by Knotch
The problem was at Ticketfly. Tried from burner profile page, email and just using the code BM sent and all failed with the trying to purchase too many tickets error. Then I tried again and it worked. Ticketfly fixed the issue.