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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: pilonv1 on October 05, 2009, 06:19:18 AM

Title: Where can I buy US XBL points without a US postal address
Post by: pilonv1 on October 05, 2009, 06:19:18 AM: Amazon sucks and says I need a US postal address and need to be a citizen
Title: Re: Where can I buy US XBL points without a US postal address
Post by: MCD on October 05, 2009, 09:37:31 AM: http://www.maximuscards.com/

using my local address + google checkout.
Title: Re: Where can I buy US XBL points without a US postal address
Post by: pilonv1 on October 05, 2009, 10:06:02 AM: I ended up using them, thanks!
Title: Re: Where can I buy US XBL points without a US postal address
Post by: chronovore on October 05, 2009, 10:20:04 PM: Quote from: MCD on October 05, 2009, 09:37:31 AM
http://www.maximuscards.com/

using my local address + google checkout.

Crap. Doesn't look like it works with Japan.
Title: Re: Where can I buy US XBL points without a US postal address
Post by: pilonv1 on October 05, 2009, 10:24:02 PM: i just used paypal and it worked fine
Title: Re: Where can I buy US XBL points without a US postal address
Post by: chronovore on October 05, 2009, 11:31:28 PM: Yeah... I just did the same Paypal thing, since I have some credit sitting on that account. Very weird; it says "Need more data to send code. Please go to http://www.maximuscards.com/moreppinfo.php" and required that I input my gamertag, the mail associated with that gamertag, a phone number to reach me, and the PayPal invoice number. After googling to see if I've just been lyteedged into a cunning trap of sending funds to scammers and not finding anything untoward, I put that information in, and it says "We'll contact you in the next 12 hours."

...WTF? :maf
Title: Re: Where can I buy US XBL points without a US postal address
Post by: MCD on October 05, 2009, 11:40:50 PM: those scam sites just ask for email/pass so you are safe...

for now :drake
Title: Re: Where can I buy US XBL points without a US postal address
Post by: originalz on October 06, 2009, 12:18:33 AM: http://www.gamerbuddy.us
Title: Re: Where can I buy US XBL points without a US postal address
Post by: MCD on October 06, 2009, 12:56:57 AM: $30 dollar only for gold/4000 point?

this legit, originalz hon?
Title: Re: Where can I buy US XBL points without a US postal address
Post by: pilonv1 on October 06, 2009, 01:41:25 AM: Quote from: chronovore on October 05, 2009, 11:31:28 PM
Yeah... I just did the same Paypal thing, since I have some credit sitting on that account. Very weird; it says "Need more data to send code. Please go to http://www.maximuscards.com/moreppinfo.php" and required that I input my gamertag, the mail associated with that gamertag, a phone number to reach me, and the PayPal invoice number. After googling to see if I've just been lyteedged into a cunning trap of sending funds to scammers and not finding anything untoward, I put that information in, and it says "We'll contact you in the next 12 hours."

...WTF? :maf

wtf i didn't even have to put in my gamercard, it just sent me the code ???
Title: Re: Where can I buy US XBL points without a US postal address
Post by: chronovore on October 06, 2009, 02:15:21 AM: Thanks for the concern. It's OK -- they sent me a code a few minutes ago, and it checks out.

I know a phishing operation would want email/pass directly, but I was also worried that they could do something else with the PayPal order #. Not sure what triggered the additional information check; I purchased without first registering an account, it was the first order I've made, could have been the IP address I'm at is within a block of suspect addies... I dunno, whatever. It worked.
Title: Re: Where can I buy US XBL points without a US postal address
Post by: originalz on October 06, 2009, 03:20:45 AM: Quote from: MCD on October 06, 2009, 12:56:57 AM
$30 dollar only for gold/4000 point?

this legit, originalz hon?

Yeah, I use him all the time. He's my gamer buddy, hooking me up with cheap points and subs. He even has the American flag on his site!

Heh, I know it looks sketchy, but you use Paypal so I don't think he can steal any info, and I've never had a problem with the points he gives me.
Title: Re: Where can I buy US XBL points without a US postal address
Post by: MCD on October 06, 2009, 03:44:23 AM: alright, i signed up with paypal about a week ago so this is cool. bookmarked.

thanks hon.
Title: Re: Where can I buy US XBL points without a US postal address
Post by: MCD on October 10, 2009, 04:49:45 AM: Quote from: chronovore on October 05, 2009, 11:31:28 PM
Yeah... I just did the same Paypal thing, since I have some credit sitting on that account. Very weird; it says "Need more data to send code. Please go to http://www.maximuscards.com/moreppinfo.php" and required that I input my gamertag, the mail associated with that gamertag, a phone number to reach me, and the PayPal invoice number. After googling to see if I've just been lyteedged into a cunning trap of sending funds to scammers and not finding anything untoward, I put that information in, and it says "We'll contact you in the next 12 hours."

...WTF? :maf
Same thing just happened to me even though this is my 2nd time buying from them.

sent the additional info and got the code after 20~30min.
Title: Re: Where can I buy US XBL points without a US postal address
Post by: chronovore on October 10, 2009, 05:48:03 AM: Yeah, I was un-fond of that request for information, all the more so because it seems like they're not even able to verify it against anything. "Gamertag/PSN name/iTunes account"? Huh? Are you just going to see if such a tag exists? How does knowing what email account is associated with that account help you confirm whether or not the points I JUST PAID FOR should be delivered?
Title: Re: Where can I buy US XBL points without a US postal address
Post by: MCD on October 10, 2009, 05:51:36 AM: yeah, pretty dumb move.

but as long as i can get points this way i don't mind the extra security, too lazy to drive for point cards.