Originally by: Dahak Trismegistus

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Edited by: Dahak Trismegistus on 04/08/2011 00:58:34
Edited by: Dahak Trismegistus on 04/08/2011 00:57:33
Apparently, I may have done the same thing as OP. It hasn't been 24 hours yet, but I'm having doubts about whether or not my plex is coming. My problem is this:
CCP clearly states that payments accepted for the buddy invite include ETC's:
"Eligible subscription activations can be funded by Credit/Debit cards, WebMoney Transfer, paysafecard, ETC, PLEX, iDeal and PayPal.
Payments not eligible for this offer: Direct Debit, CD Keys, including CD Keys purchased or received from non-CCP sources and online stores such as, but not limited to: Steam Store, Direct2Drive, Gamers Gate, Impulse Driven."

I read this very meticulously and was cautious to not screw it up. I had purchased a walmartcard (debit) for $20 to pay directly, however after many fails I find out that the card cannot be used with any foreign merchants. Thus, I read my options clearly from EVE's above pasted passage, and decide to try use an ETC. Again on the EVE account management page it lists clearly: ETC RESELLERS under the Game Time menu. I click there to see a the list of merchants, above which the following text is included:

ETC RESELLERS

Many of our players subscribe to EVE but we understand that some prefer to pay for their game time using other methods. EVE Time Codes are one of those methods and they can be bought through various websites. This page lists the official EVE Time Code resellers and links to their sites. Remember you can also trade ETC with other players or buy PLEX."

So long story, short, I chose EVECODES.com which is listed on the list of resellers CCP directs their customers to. They clearly list this item as:
"1. ETC30 Eve Starter Kit 30 Days - 1 pcs."

Never once anywhere (I've been back and scoured the site thoroughly) was the word CD KEY ever used. I pay and receive it in email. Again it is clearly listed as an ETC. I enter it on EVE acct management site. The first this it says is: This is a CD KEY or You have entered a CD KEY. W

My bone is that CCP clearly tells one that ETC's are eligible for receiving the reward from the Buddy program.

CCP clearly directs one to: ETC RESELLERS.
Again their apparently OFFICIAL reseller also lists the item as : 1. ETC30 Eve Starter Kit 30 Days - 1 pcs.

But, screw it if it doesn't work out. It ****ed me off mainly because of the way that dirty word "CD KEY" was avoided by all parties, until I activated it. It was too late by then. I almost think they would prefer that this happens to people, but who knows.

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