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Sorry to drag this thead back up, but are the workarounds still working or has Fictionwise closed all the gaps?
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I tried getting an account at Always VPN and it works like a charm
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I tried to test out setting my account to US and purchasing a book with Micropay. Unfortunately it didn't work. The transaction went through and the book is in my bookshelf, but it requires a CC to verify and no matter what I do I can't get it verified...
Guess I need to beg for a refund on the 'accidental purchase'. |
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The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠
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try connecting to fictionwise through a us proxy server like
http://www.youhide.com/ or http://hidemyass.com/ You should then not be required to enter a US CC to download. Quote:
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Space Cadet
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Thanks that worked. Unfortunately I already completed a support ticket. Wonder if I can just ask them to disregard it. I don't want my account to get banned/locked.
Has anyone been warned or have their account suspended/locked by Fictionwise for using workarounds? Last edited by Crusader; 12-27-2009 at 05:36 PM. |
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I'm pleased to announce that I didn't run into any trouble. I even tested the CC workaround and it works beautifully by using a valid US address and your own name and CC number. Looks like Fictionwise will be getting much more of my business...
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I'll be using Firefox with foxyproxy add-on then.... just had the irritation of being unable to download a book i bought through micropay.
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The second check only seems to be on certain books. Downloading from a US IP seems to remove it once you download it for the first time.
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Just try to be from Romania and then..
Almost every book in under this geographic restrictions, no matter EU, MasterCard. I am so angry. Maybe they think is better for me to use illegal methods |
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What I find most frustrating: not having access to books that I ALREADY PURCHASED at Fictionwise because of the geographic restrictions. I've posted about this at:
http://www.inkygirl.com/drm-ebooks-fictionwise/ Debbie |
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