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Recently, a news about the difference in ticketing between the 12306 ticketing platform and third-party platforms such as Ctrip has aroused heated discussions among netizens. Some netizens reported that when there were no tickets on the 12306 platform, they saw the remaining tickets on the third-party platform. Different interpretations have been given for this phenomenon.
First of all, the railway staff pointed out that 12306, as the only official ticketing platform, has absolute priority and authority. This means that any third-party platform should not take precedence over 12306 when purchasing tickets. So, even if some third-party platforms show that there is a ticket, it is actually likely that users will encounter a "no ticket" dilemma when they try to make a purchase.
For those who have not been able to purchase a ticket through 12306, experts suggest that they can choose to waitlist. The standby function provided by 12306** (including the client) can greatly improve the success rate of ticket purchase. When passengers check the train number and find that there are no remaining tickets, they can choose to click the "Standby" button to add their waitlist needs. This way, once a ticket is available, the system will prioritize travelers on the waitlist.
However, for those who choose to use a third-party ticketing platform, it is important to note that no third-party platform can guarantee a successful ticket purchase. Some third-party software operators may claim that the more money a user pays, the higher the success rate of ticket grabbing. However, in fact, these operators did not clearly inform consumers of the specific data on the probability of success in ticket grabbing.
To sum up, for those travelers looking to buy a train ticket, the best option is still the 12306 official platform. At the same time, they can also consider using the waitlist feature to improve the success rate of ticket purchases. For those who choose to use third-party platforms, they need to be cautious about the risks and uncertainties that may exist.