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Souca
06-05-2010, 11:12 AM
All,

Given that there have been so many hacks of non-auth'd accounts lately, I thought I'd remove the price barrier for anyone in guild that wanted one. I know some people don't want to deal with the extra time at login, but I know that Svper and Fur don't want to have to deal with the gkick and the ticket when you get hacked.

So here is the deal:

1. Go to the Blizzard Store and get a USA Authenticator (http://us.blizzard.com/store/details.xml?id=1100000822), or a Third World Authenticator (http://us.blizzard.com/store/details.xml?id=1100000823). Check out and pay for it.

2. Add your new shiny keychain to your Battle.net account that your characters in <LoB> are on.

3. Send me a PM with your PayPal address.

4. Do a happy dance when you get $7.50 from me for covering your own ass!

It's really simple and there is no reason not to do it. The whole thing stays between us and no one has to know your shame unless you want to brag about how you took me for some money ;)

To head off any questions, I've written my own FAQ from the posts I've received in my own head.


Q: I already have an auth, can I get money anyway?
A: No.

Q: How will you know?
A: I will know, trust me. And if I don't, more power to you.

Q: Why do I have to order it and pay for it first?
A: Since there is a serial number on the back of the authenticator, and they limit the number you can buy, I don't want to ever see yours. From a security standpoint, you should protect the key fob better than your virginity. If you really can't afford to order one without the money first, PM me and we can work something out.

Q: Aren't they $6.50? Why are you sending $7.50?
A: Cause I'm not sure if there are taxes on them in California and other parts of the world. Also, I think PayPal might take a cut. If it turns out to be more than $7.50, get a hold of me and we can work something out.

Q: Aren't the mobile ones free? Can I get money for them?
A: You might have just found an exploit. Personally, I don't have a problem paying for a mobile auth as long as you are using it. If $7.50 is what it takes to get you safe, then I'm fine with that.

Q: Is it true you accidently pulled Doomlord Kazzak with your imp in a raid during BC?
A: Shut up! How'd you find out about that?!? No comment.

Q: I'm not in <LoB>!
A: Why not?

Q: How long does this great deal last?
A: Initially I'm thinking through the month of June, though if there are gaggles of people I might have to limit things. If I do stop this or limit things, I will edit this thread. If you want to reserve a place in line, you can PM me.

- Souca -

Fiddlesticks
06-05-2010, 02:37 PM
What's to stop them from getting the Mobile ones.. then getting your money.. then taking it off? :p

Souca
06-05-2010, 03:13 PM
What's to stop them from getting the Mobile ones.. then getting your money.. then taking it off? :p

Nothing but the Wrath of Zod! ;)

- Souca -

MiRai
06-05-2010, 03:13 PM
Tell them to get a screenshot of the transaction page. Blur out any CC# if they use one but leave the PayPal e-mail address to show proof.

Souca
06-05-2010, 03:41 PM
Tell them to get a screenshot of the transaction page. Blur out any CC# if they use one but leave the PayPal e-mail address to show proof.


That's a possibility, but I don't think that many people are going to try and scam me out of of $7.50. If there is an inrush of people coming to the guild and such and it seems like it's for the $7.50, then I'll adjust the procedure, but mostly I'm doing it so that people have one less excuse to not have an auth. If they want to cheat to get $7.50 then they are gonna take a short cut somewhere else can get hacked anyway.

Now that said, I won't refuse people that want to offer some proof as long as it doesn't compromise their security.

- Souca -

wyofiddler
06-08-2010, 11:05 AM
You guys in LoB are awesome, If moving was an option for me I would have joined you already.

Noids
06-08-2010, 11:42 PM
Isn't there a unique vanity pet that comes with an authenticator? Might streamline the whole proof of purchase bit without compromising security, although very honourable of you not requiring any such thing in the first place :P

Boylston
06-09-2010, 02:35 PM
Core Hound in-game minipet...

I'm GM of a guild and I don't allow bank access until people prove to me they use an authenticator.

Souca
06-09-2010, 05:21 PM
Yup, the core puppy is an easy way to check.

- Souca -

ashkir
06-14-2010, 04:33 AM
I'm not a member of your guild, I'm on the RP realms. >.>

But I thought this may be of interest to you for California tax. :].

http://wimg.mp/fx4.jpg It costs 7.10

Souca
06-15-2010, 01:51 PM
I'm not a member of your guild, I'm on the RP realms. >.>

But I thought this may be of interest to you for California tax. :].

http://wimg.mp/fx4.jpg It costs 7.10

Woot! So that means $0.40 profit for you guys! Minus what ever PayPal decides to take.

- Souca -