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PWE and their pre-paid cards.

draelin1978draelin1978 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 0 Arc User
edited March 2013 in General Discussion (PC)
I went to a half dozen different local stores today looking to purchase a card today so I will be ready when Neverwinter goes Live. Turns out both Walgreens, Best Buy, both Target's, the one 7-11, I refuse to go to Walmart, I havent gone by Rite-aid yet, and all the other stores are not in my area. (the ones shown here https://billing.perfectworld.com/faq/store )

Gamestop had $10 cards, but they were outdated, they said once PWE puts new art on the cards the old ones are non-functional. They were unaware their supply was old, and no idea of when they will get new ones.

I am cautious about using your online purchases since when I ordered your $60 pack for beta Paypal wouldnt except my debit card and i ended up having to use Skrill which over charged me by a small amount (around $1.50). I see now you allow Visa/Mastercard purchases without going through another company but the poor handling of a new game by an older company with many games under its belt shouldnt have gone that way.

Please make sure all of your supposed carriers of your pre-paid cards are actually carrying said cards.
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  • kusigkusig Member, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Hmm didn't know old cards became non-functional, glad I read this before buying one. How can you tell if they old ones or the current ones?
  • draelin1978draelin1978 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    kusig wrote: »
    Hmm didn't know old cards became non-functional, glad I read this before buying one. How can you tell if they old ones or the current ones?

    wish i knew. the art on the link i posted has different art than the one i saw today. The art on the left is different than the art on the right, the art on the left is the art i saw today.

    on a side note, Rite-Aid didn't have it either.
  • draelin1978draelin1978 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    any comment from a PWE employee?
  • shaudiusshaudius Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    PWE also accepts Rixty. Which may be a good option if the places you go has a Coinstar machine or a place that sells those cards.
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  • draelin1978draelin1978 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    shaudius wrote: »
    PWE also accepts Rixty. Which may be a good option if the places you go has a Coinstar machine or a place that sells those cards.

    maybe when i turn in my change, thanks for letting me know, forgot rixty was coinstar.
  • dezstravusdezstravus Member Posts: 2 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    draelin1978 wrote: »

    Gamestop had $10 cards, but they were outdated, they said once PWE puts new art on the cards the old ones are non-functional. They were unaware their supply was old, and no idea of when they will get new ones.

    Hi Draelin,

    Thanks for taking the time to let us know about your experience. I'm actually not aware of any situations where a card will become inactivated, so I would personally recommend having your local retailer double-check that there is a legitimate issue with the cards that they have in stock.

    If you do purchase a card and have any issues with it, you can also contact Incomm (the card manufacturer) to check on the activation status: http://web.incomm.com/contactus.do

    Thank you and good luck picking up your card!
  • draelin1978draelin1978 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Thanks for the info, sadly that was what i was told and then was told their system wouldnt sell it. she initially tried to ring it up but it was flagged in their system in some way ( I couldn't see the screen). I will look into your link. thanks.

    Edit: looking around online and noticed that it may have been going on a while, this is old but it could be a company selling old cards. http://eso-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?60521-PWE-Prepaid-Cards

    noticed in a google search similar issues have been going on for years it seems.
  • draelin1978draelin1978 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Finally put in a CS report online to PWE's main support and got this response.

    Hello
    Thank you for your feedback. When PWE is given the opportunity to direct Incomm's supply of cards, we will attempt to direct cards to your area.
    In the meantime, please be aware that the Ultimate Game Card is accepted by PWE as an alternative to PWE brand prepaid cards.
    We appreciate your support!



    I went to look up said company and did find STO on the list here, http://www.ultimategamecard.com/, for anyone looking for a Pre-paid card if they can't find PWE cards near them, I have seen those places that I have checked around at.
  • darkgeardesignsdarkgeardesigns Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users Posts: 43
    edited March 2013
    *cough* Wal-Mart *Cough* But no seriously. I've always seen them stocked on walmart shelves. And if they don't have them just ask at the counter.

    and then if they STILL say they are out. Pull out your smartphone. Order the card online with in-store pickup. And make them go in the back and get it. :)
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • darkgeardesignsdarkgeardesigns Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users Posts: 43
    edited March 2013
    *cough* Wal-Mart *Cough* But no seriously. I've always seen them stocked on walmart shelves. And if they don't have them just ask at the counter.

    and then if they STILL say they are out. Pull out your smartphone. Order the card online with in-store pickup. And make them go in the back and get it. :)
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • kacettkacett Member Posts: 9 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Isn't this game f2p, y is it that u guys need to buy game card ??
  • mnaticmnatic Member, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 233 Bounty Hunter
    edited March 2013
    kacett wrote: »
    Isn't this game f2p, y is it that u guys need to buy game card ??

    yh i was wondering the same thing??
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • gillrmngillrmn Member Posts: 7,800 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    kacett wrote: »
    Isn't this game f2p, y is it that u guys need to buy game card ??

    For zen. You can get zen from many ways, one of them being game card (which protects credit card information and imo is better).
  • maddog774maddog774 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Silverstars Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Unfortunately society has not really evolved to the point where anything is "free". Even if you never pay a single cent to play this game, it will still cost you time in advertising (even if that advertising is only for "game" products, perks, special gear, mounts, etc., we can hope...). Come up with a society that doesn't use money and all this stuff is free for everyone, and hey, so is everything else! Dare to dream... www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/
  • syberghostsyberghost Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users Posts: 2,474
    edited March 2013
    maddog774 wrote: »
    Unfortunately society has not really evolved to the point where anything is "free".

    That's because people have not yet evolved to the point where they don't need to "eat".
  • draelin1978draelin1978 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    In regards to Wal-mart, I would rather shoot myself then grace their stores with my presence. Not only are they an abomination, but the in-store CS is even worse.

    With regards to why we would want a pre-paid card, I play D&D table-top and totally see myself buying cosmetic gear to fit my player. In order to do that effectively I will more than likely need some Zen. On top of that, supporting companies that make good products is how you keep good products coming out down the road.
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