Buy concert tickets with a browser agent (failed)
An agent was given two general-admission Ticketmaster tickets but got stuck on the seating map and the cart expired twice. Task: Suggested implementation: Use a browser agent to attempt purchasing two general-admission tickets on Ticketmaster. The workflow involves navigating the site, handling modals, and selecting seats. Human role: Monitor the agent for retry loops and intervene manually if the agent fails to bypass captchas or dynamic seating maps.; tools: custom-built or unnamed agent. Human role: The original post does not say how a person stayed involved.; limitations: Prerequisites: Access to a browser automation tool and a valid Ticketmaster account. Constraints: Ticketmaster's anti-bot measures (captchas, dynamic seating maps, expiring holds) often break automated workflows. Integration uncertainty: High risk of failure on hostile sites. Human approval required before any payment attempt..
Tools
custom-built or unnamed agent
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Overview
An agent was given two general-admission Ticketmaster tickets but got stuck on the seating map and the cart expired twice.
Workflow
Suggested implementation: Use a browser agent to attempt purchasing two general-admission tickets on Ticketmaster. The workflow involves navigating the site, handling modals, and selecting seats. Human role: Monitor the agent for retry loops and intervene manually if the agent fails to bypass captchas or dynamic seating maps.
Reported result
Outcome unknown due to source unavailability. Proposed acceptance check: Measure time-to-purchase and success rate on static vs. dynamic ticketing sites. If the agent exceeds 10 minutes without securing a hold, flag as failure.
Human role
The original post does not say how a person stayed involved.
Limitations
Prerequisites: Access to a browser automation tool and a valid Ticketmaster account. Constraints: Ticketmaster's anti-bot measures (captchas, dynamic seating maps, expiring holds) often break automated workflows. Integration uncertainty: High risk of failure on hostile sites. Human approval required before any payment attempt.
Try it
Act as a browser automation agent. Task: Attempt to buy 2 general-admission tickets for [Event Name] on [Ticketmaster URL]. Inputs: [Event URL], [Ticket Quantity], [Payment Method Placeholder]. Steps: 1. Navigate to the event page. 2. Select 'General Admission'. 3. Attempt to bypass any initial modals. 4. If a captcha or dynamic seating map appears, stop and report 'Blocked by anti-bot measures'. 5. If successful, hold the tickets for 5 minutes without purchasing. Deliverable: A log of actions taken and the final status (Success/Blocked/Failed). Quality Metric: Did the agent avoid infinite retry loops? Safeguards: Do NOT enter real payment details. Do NOT attempt to solve captchas. If the site detects automation, cease immediately. Ask clarifying questions only if the event URL is missing.
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