TFClub question

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Originally Posted by UltraMarginal

you don't seem to need it so much to join but for other purchases from the club store. I asked them last year if it was necessary and they said yes, so on the safe side I emailed them the scans. last thing you would want is for your order to be cancelled and then miss out on the exclusive all together except for the member exclusive.

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You have to do this every time you buy anything from them?

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Originally Posted by kup

You have to do this every time you buy anything from them?

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No, just the first time. it's not as bad as it sounds, still rather antiquated but I think it's their own way of proving identity to make sure they aren't selling items to someone who has stolen a Card.

Anybody in WA keen to pick up an extra set of te purchasable exclusives for me? I recently joined to get the free fig and purchase the others but this whole CC thing means I probs won't be able to pick them up myself.... I'm at work for the rest of the month and I don't really have access to a PC or scanner till I go on my R&R.... Plus I can't really watch the site for there release anyway since in theory i'll be working(though I'm supposed to be doing that now yet this iPhone provides distractions)

Here is what FunPub says about International Orders:

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INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
Fun Publications, Inc. realizes that collectibles have worldwide appeal. We ship anywhere that the United States Postal Service or FedEx delivers. However, there are restrictions. Upon your first order, you will need to fax us a copy of your credit card, front and back as well as photo identification, which shows your signature to 817-448-9843. If a credit card transaction is made through our site without the fax confirmation of your identity, we reserve the right to CANCEL THE ORDER.

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With the '817-448-9843' number thing, do they mean that we have to write this number with our signature? Also, it was mentioned that you can send them an email instead (much more sensible than antiquated faxes), if so, what's the email address and is it guaranteed to work? Do they acknowledge it once received?

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Originally Posted by kup

Here is what FunPub says about International Orders:



With the '817-448-9843' number thing, do they mean that we have to write this number with our signature? Also, it was mentioned that you can send them an email instead (much more sensible than antiquated faxes), if so, what's the email address and is it guaranteed to work? Do they acknowledge it once received?

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I think you'll find that's their fax number...;)

Faxing really might be more secure. Email addresses can be hacked and old websites/techniques make me nervous that their online security practises are also old.

Welp, I just joined the club! Hopefully there's no prob...

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Originally Posted by kup

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
Fun Publications, Inc. realizes that collectibles have worldwide appeal. We ship anywhere that the United States Postal Service or FedEx delivers. However, there are restrictions. Upon your first order, you will need to fax us a copy of your credit card, front and back as well as photo identification, which shows your signature to 817-448-9843. If a credit card transaction is made through our site without the fax confirmation of your identity, we reserve the right to CANCEL THE ORDER.

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Originally Posted by Gutsman Heavy

My CC got ripped off the day after registering for the club, probably a coincidence, but might be worth keeping an eye out.

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Hmm. :/

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Originally Posted by kup

Here is what FunPub says about International Orders:



With the '817-448-9843' number thing, do they mean that we have to write this number with our signature? Also, it was mentioned that you can send them an email instead (much more sensible than antiquated faxes), if so, what's the email address and is it guaranteed to work? Do they acknowledge it once received?

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What they will want is you to fax a copy of some ID that has your signature on it.

Dunno about the email side of things.

Hey - is the Transformers Club a for-profit organisation? That is, do we have any idea how much money Brian Savage (CEO or whatever of Fun Publications) gets for doing... whatever he does? How much money goes back into the club and to its writers and artists? And how much are we being scalped by our own fan club?

I don't think they're willing to share that kind of info.

Looks like no money goes into the website though. That thing looks like something put together by a highschool student in 1995.