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SystemSystem Member, NoReporting Posts: 178,019 Arc User
To use my 30 days inclusive game time?

I can't cash it as a Game Card code and I can't finalise any account time without creating a subscription...

This is a bit of a con if there's no bug.
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Aye, I tried to just enter my DS9 code so i could wait for the grace period a bit more but that code gave me 30days free and took 1pound out of my bank..
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    I understand it's common for MMO's to do this. They need your details in order to create an account (normally you would it's just the 30 days free that's a one off). Once you've signed up you immediately cancel your account and after 30 days free playing your cut off.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    So it's a money grab, duly noted.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Xathian wrote:
    Aye, I tried to just enter my DS9 code so i could wait for the grace period a bit more but that code gave me 30days free and took 1pound out of my bank..

    Typically $1 transactions are used to verify the card exists. Did they actually claim a pound, or did they just "reserve" it?

    Cards are generally required to help build an identity to the account. GTCs are accepted (begrudgingly) as an alternative to those that don't want to give up card details.
    So it's a money grab, duly noted.

    No, it isn't.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    If you're able to get a credit card you can cancel it right away after giving them the info. If you don't have a credit card you're screwed go back to enjoying wow and move on...
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    JamesR87 wrote: »
    So it's a money grab, duly noted.

    its standard procedure to set up method of payment your going to use when they start charging you... and the $1 dollar charge is merly a verification check to see if the card is real, it will be refunded to you within a couple of days..
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    every major subscription game does this if you cant handle it thenI suggest playing the free MMos or finding a different hobby alltogether.

    It says on the box sub required, so no its not a money grab.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    JamesR87 wrote: »
    So it's a money grab, duly noted.

    You really think that don't you?

    Amazing
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    I have come to realize that most people think something is a "money grab" if they have to part with money and don't want to.
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