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Mar-21-2005 05:09

as a newbie i'm a little concerned about subscribing coz if i do i'll have to use my creditcard and i never used it here(internet). Can i be sure my codes will not be used for something else?

Mar-21-2005 23:50

another thing about security: certain browsers don't show the padlock, but the web address should be https instead of http.

Mar-22-2005 07:22

is there any way to achieve subscribed status without paying - I love this game but I dont have a credit card and probably couldn't afford it anyway -- anyway I can work it off ?

Mar-22-2005 07:24

You can by writing a featured mystery BUT i wouldn't suggest it as it takes a long time and is very complicated, look on city hall for advice

Mar-23-2005 17:37

Constantine, have you looked at the rates? They are VERY reasonable.

Mar-23-2005 18:00

You can also send a cheque or money order. The rates are very affordable.

Dark RAven.

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Mar-23-2005 21:52

I have heard a few complaints about Paypal, so I should say that it is less than completely reliable. Enter the words "Paypal" and "problems" into google and you'll see what I mean.

Check or money order is still your best bet.

Mar-24-2005 03:59

Yeah, but any purchase with a credit card you can actually cancel without any issues what so ever. Any system is breakable, so every online payment website will have examples of it not working. But I know many people using paypal (including those on this site), and no one has had problems.

All in all, paypal is secure.

Mar-24-2005 15:58

Tis kind of like the possibility when you hand the nice waitress your credit card in a restaurant, that you risk of the number getting used, or copied. There are a lot of instances in that happening. I have seen mystery charges show up on my credit card bill travelling in Asia and Central Europe. One call with VISA and it is taken care off.

Mar-25-2005 08:20

I have used paypal on a variety of occasions and had no problems. It is a very safe way to pay if you don't live near enough to send money orders or a cheque. There is a lot more chance of someone copying your credit card details in a restaurant or shop than paypal going wrong.