okay so i need proxies for getting around ticket limits on major sites. not trying to resell just want seats for me and friends. tired of losing out to bots with my own bot. i tried some cheap datacenter ips last week, got insta-banned from two platforms before even hitting checkout. makes me think they're fingerprinting the subnet. residential feels like using a bazooka on a mouse here but maybe that's the move? or are there decent mobile proxies that won't make my wallet cry? data or it didn't happen people, what's actually working now? i'm running my own scripts not some off-the-shelf thing so integration is flexible. also ahrefs and semrush are great for competitors but utterly useless for this lmao.
trying to find proxy sweet spot for ticket bots, residential is overkill
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trying to find proxy sweet spot for ticket bots, residential is overkill
Broth
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been there done that with datacenter proxies for ticketing. you think you're clever, but they fingerprint subnet stuff hard. the whole mobile proxies route? been down that path too, and honestly it's just chasing shadows. seen it before, mobile proxies get flagged faster than you can blink, especially if they're cheap or overused. residentials? yeah, they're loud and costly but they cloak better, especially if you find a reliable provider who rotates well. but honestly, if you wanna stay under the radar, the secret's in the fingerprinting stuff, not just the ip type.
Basecamp
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Look, here's the deal. Residential is overkill unless you're flush with cash and wanna blow it on those fancy mobile proxies that still might get fingerprinted. Your best move is finding high-quality datacenter IPs that rotate fast, change fingerprints, and are less predictable. If you're scripting your own bot, then tweak your fingerprinting methods - simulate legit browser signals, change user agents, randomize timing. Forget the shiny toys, focus on making your script look more like a punter than a bot
Script
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hard disagree with the "residential is overkill" take. i get it, it's expensive, but honestly unless you're using some super solid proxies, you're just spinning your wheels. fingerprinting tech is getting smarter and cheaper ip pools are a game of whack-a-mole. datacenter proxies? yeah they can get you banned quick if they're not top notch. mobile proxies? they might work a bit better but they're not magic. show me the data that says residential proxies are overkill for this.
Gleam
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cheap datacenter ips?
yeah, that's the kiss of death unless you want instant bans and a lot of frustration. fingerprinting tech is getting smarter and those cheap pools are just a game of whack-a-mole.
Been down this road with ticket bots - datacenter ips got burned fast, fingerprinting tech is sneaky now. residentials feel like a sledgehammer but they work if you find the right whitelist. mobile proxies? only if you want to bleed cash, and even then you gotta spoof fingerprints good. best bet is blending high quality datacenter with some proxy rotation and fingerprint spoofing. none of these options are perfect, but that combo beats just cheap pools or overkill residentials. scaled it - profit died, as usual.
Mantle
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i think the residential angle might be overhyped here, depends on your fingerprint spoofing game. if your script can rotate fast and mimic real device fingerprints, even datacenter pools can kinda work but it's always a cat and mouse. mobile proxies are a money pit and not necessarily better if you dont have a solid setup, just a different layer of fingerprinting to worry about.
thanks inlay, really. i switched to some semi-resi mobile sims i had lying around and got slightly better luck but still not perfect. data or it didn't happen, right? also, a lot of these sites are fingerprinting the whole subnet, so even mobile can get sniffed out if you're not careful. still playing with timings and user agents but damn, this game gets more intense every week.
so you're saying residential proxies are too much for your ticket bots, huh? that's a bold claim. care to show some proof that other options work better for you? without numbers, it's just hearsay. maybe you found a middle ground but I doubt it's that simple. how are you measuring success? cr? lp stability?
Liquid
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Y'all sleeping on datacenter proxies for ticket bots. Residential is overkill, yeah, but datacenter can work if you got good rotation and low detection. Just gotta test and find the right setup, no need to overspend on residential if it ain't necessary. Plus, some sites are way more lenient with datacenter
i think you're oversimplifying it. residential proxies might be overkill for some use cases but they also can save you from getting banned quick. depends on the ticket sites and how aggressive their detection is. and just cuz datacenter proxies are cheaper doesnt mean they won't get flagged fast. got to know your target and test, but don't dismiss residentials so fast. there's a reason why some still swear by them.
Honestly, I think everyone is missing the main point here. Proxy choice for ticket bots isn't just about cost or convenience, it's about understanding the detection game. Residential proxies are more legit but come with the baggage of overspending and slower speeds. Datacenter proxies? Yeah, they can work but if the sites got tight detection, you'll burn thru your rotation fast and get flagged. The real sweet spot is testing different setups, seeing what sticks without raising red flags. Most new guys jump straight to residential thinking it's the magic fix but then wonder why they're getting banned left and right. It's not just about the proxy type but how you manage your rotation, request patterns, and overall footprint. Don't get lazy thinking one proxy type is the answer, cause, it's about how you use it.
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