Does ArenaNet offer refunds?

candle

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jun 2005

I bought Guild Wars from EBGames but they declared this game cannot be refunded because of the cd key. Does anyone know if the game can be refunded directly from ArenaNet or NCSoft?

RTSFirebat

RTSFirebat

The Humanoid Typhoon

Join Date: May 2005

UK

Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

R/

Quote:
Originally Posted by candle
I bought Guild Wars from EBGames but they declared this game cannot be refunded because of the cd key. Does anyone know if the game can be refunded directly from ArenaNet or NCSoft?
No its cannot, I never heared of any MM-Game company giving refunds to anyone.

Got purchased the game, registered it in your name... using your CD key, the game is yours now and forever.

Marc Grahamsworth

Marc Grahamsworth

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2005

Australia

Guild of Choice

Me/Mo

You could sell the game to someone else, although then again, I'm not really sure what the law states about that either...

EULAs are really wishy washy...

Tormunda

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

If you have not removed the scratch off area on the CD key and not damaged the product in any other way then your within your statuary rights to return the product.

PS: EULAs are really wishy washy...
Note: There is also an interesting point in the fact that you can NOT agree to the EULA and thus not install the software. Since you cannot read the EULA without taking some steps (Opening any seal on the wrapper) then you are within your rights to return a product to the producer if you do not agree to the EULA. (In the case of GW, the key code is asked for after the EULA so there is no need to scratch the panel off until after you agree to the EULA. Thus, if you have then your return will more than likely be void).

RTSFirebat

RTSFirebat

The Humanoid Typhoon

Join Date: May 2005

UK

Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tormunda
If you have not removed the scratch off area on the CD key and not damaged the product in any other way then your within your statuary rights to return the product.
Yes but since the product key has now been used and use he knows what it is how can I be returned?

Tormunda

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

Quote:
Originally Posted by RTSFirebat
Yes but since the product key has now been used and use he knows what it is how can I be returned?
He has not said he has used the product key. Nor has he said he has removed the scratch area.

RTSFirebat

RTSFirebat

The Humanoid Typhoon

Join Date: May 2005

UK

Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tormunda
He has not said he has used the product key. Nor has he said he has removed the scratch area.
Well if that is the case yes it can be returned... but he has not said wether he HAS removed the scratch area, nor has he used the product key.

candle

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jun 2005

I have installed the game and set up an account. I want to find out if refund is an option at this point in time.

I bought the game only three days ago. Guess I miss EBGames' usual 7-day money back guarantee.

RTSFirebat

RTSFirebat

The Humanoid Typhoon

Join Date: May 2005

UK

Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

R/

Quote:
Originally Posted by candle
I have installed the game and set up an account. I want to find out if refund is an option at this point in time.

I bought the game only three days ago. Guess I miss EBGames' usual 7-day money back guarantee.
hmmmm... not looking good...

Best thing to do is e-mail A.Net support and ask them. But I wouldn't get your hopes up.

Tormunda

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

Quote:
Originally Posted by candle
I have installed the game and set up an account. I want to find out if refund is an option at this point in time.

I bought the game only three days ago. Guess I miss EBGames' usual 7-day money back guarantee.
Even though some of my above posts had been very positive and maybe given you some hope.... After this post I have to reply....

100%. Not a hope!
Sorry mate!

candle

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jun 2005

doh!!

Thanks for your help anyway, guys. I've emailed ArenaNet and await their response.

deathwearer

deathwearer

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Canada/Quebec

Silentum Altum

E/Mo

hes right, there is no chance you get your money back.

dansamy

Chasing Dragons

Join Date: May 2005

Lost in La-La Land

LFGuild

Mo/Me

Setup a "trash" free email on hotmail. Transfer the account to that email. Auction off the game on eBay. That's your best hope I'm afraid.

RTSFirebat

RTSFirebat

The Humanoid Typhoon

Join Date: May 2005

UK

Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

R/

It's Game over man! Its game over!