Runamuck registration cut-off update

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I thought there was Western Union outlets around, I know there used to be one at the newsagent near me but it's been so long since I needed one they may have closed.

Most places I have come across don't accept Western Union transfer doohickies anymore...

[griffin]

I heard something like that too, as they were easily forged I think. That's why I wasn't sure we had an easy, affordable option, because we could send them a Money Order that they can't cash, and end up out of pocket and with not time to try another option.

Since they can't process credit cards at all, even by phone or email, this Cheque/Money-Order option is all we have until they set up a new Credit Card processor.

[dirge]

I've emailed them through their website asking if I can join via email at all. I'll post the response (if any!) here.

I've received a response.

I was told I can email though my application form along with my credit card details for manual processing. I was advised to send my CC details in separate emails (since they're not encrypted). I split it amongst threee replies, originating from two different addresses. I've done that tonight. It's a hassle, but nowhere near as much as trying to hope a USD cheque gets there in time.

...I plan to stop the CC once the payment has gone through. Just in case

[griffin]

If they can still manually process credit cards, why on earth don't they mention that as an option, instead of this posting in a cheque/MO business. They should be able to phone in their CC details as well... but none of that has been mentioned in their emails, or when I called them.
Sigh... I'll make another phonecall tonight.

[valkyrie_76]

I hope they do open up before the 16th as I just bought a Auspost pre-paid credit card yesterday just for this.

[griffin]

I was able to phone in my credit card details, but they said they weren't taking credit card details over the phone (because of security reasons) but were only making the exception because of where I was from (she probably remembered me from the phonecalls and emails).

[valkyrie_76]

I was able to phone in my credit card details, but they said they weren't taking credit card details over the phone (because of security reasons) but were only making the exception because of where I was from (she probably remembered me from the phonecalls and emails).

I might email them and give it a go.

[1AZRAEL1]

So glad I got in right before they cut off the online registration, and so far am yet to have any problems on my card *knock on wood*

Just have to wait and see what happens.

[kup]

I am also feeling glad that I got in before they stopped their CC service (although I was one of the people who's CC details were stolen).

So far I have received one magazine issue (which was really crap and boring) and I am hoping that I will receive the member toy as I don't trust their ability to deliver until I have it in hand.

[ispayks]

TFCC accepted my new membership application and CC payment through email. I used a prepaid mastercard just in case. It took 2 days to complete the transaction. As mentioned before they will advise customers about the risk of sending your credit card details through email and recommended to split the CC numbers in three emails. I sent 8 digits for the first email, the last 8 digits on the second, name and expiry date on the third.