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US/CAN Club Nintendo Thread: New and improved. Read the OP.
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I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't even start on making the CDs yet. I imagine the large registration window is so they can know before hand how many to make, hence why we have to wait for March to get them.
Though yeah, maybe they were either prepared for the posters and made even more or maybe enough people just didn't want because it wasn't the characters they wanted.
Though yeah, maybe they were either prepared for the posters and made even more or maybe enough people just didn't want because it wasn't the characters they wanted.
Vanillalite
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Also why I'm anal and register my shit as soon as I get a new copy because I'm worried the code will get stolen.
Side note Smash pushed me into Plat status!
Side note Smash pushed me into Plat status!
Also why I'm anal and register my shit as soon as I get a new copy because I'm worried the code will get stolen.
Side note Smash pushed me into Plat status!
These last few posts had me worried about some codes that I've been sitting on. My Wind Waker HD and New Super Luigi U were still valid. I still have around a dozen other games to register so hopefully they haven't been claimed. :/
I dunno, based on that response I'd say you didn't get through to them, so try again
also might be better to call at this point
So I have 900 points. I don't really want the poster set. Is there any reason I shouldn't spend the coins on games? Like, I wouldn't mind blowing 150 coins on Metroid II for my 3DS. Any drawbacks to this?
*Edit* - And I'm sorry, I know this has probably been asked a MILLION times. I'm relatively new to Club Nintendo, but from what I gather, they don't really offer sweet tangible rewards anymore, just digital downloads.
*Edit* - And I'm sorry, I know this has probably been asked a MILLION times. I'm relatively new to Club Nintendo, but from what I gather, they don't really offer sweet tangible rewards anymore, just digital downloads.
Customer support e-mail tells me that my problem can be solved, but I need to call. I'll do so tomorrow and l'll post the results.
I told them that I can provide proof of purchase on request and that the PIN was probably registered by someone who is trying to scam them. Not sure if that helped.
I told them that I can provide proof of purchase on request and that the PIN was probably registered by someone who is trying to scam them. Not sure if that helped.
You can spend coins on whatever catches your eye. Physical rewards look to be slowly going the way of the dinosaurs. Downloads are here to stay.
I wish you all the best. Please do report your findings.
Um, I would think the problem is obvious. Other people are getting rewarded for games they didn't buy (problem for Nintendo) while the3ye and I have to go through customer service (problem for customers). Mewtwo was my favourite character in Melee and the huge soundtrack was my favourite thing about Brawl, so I'm really hoping this gets resolved.
Using your codes right away might help prevent this, but I think the real risk is right after release. Someone buys a game and decides to get a few extra coins while they're at it. A few people posted about doing it in earlier threads, probably because they didn't realize that they might inconvenience someone else.
You might not like the game, I guess. Nothing other than that. I think you can even get a few coins back thanks to the surveys.
Good grief. Tell them it's your PIN from a game you bought brand new, so either they distributed the same PIN twice or the other person was not the rightful owner of the PIN code, in which case their PIN system is pretty faulty if people can guess the PINs or accidentally enter them via typo.
The only drawback is not having a lot of points for the rare time they do have a neat physical reward.
Truth be told, I've been enjoying getting free games so I tend to keep about 200 coins in case something I really really want comes alone and otherwise spend every group of 150-250 coins on random game rewards.
They rarely offer good rewards anymore, but FWIW that Luigi's Mansion statue was less than a year ago. Then again, the Plat rewards weren't even physical items this year.
Double then again, Metroid II is supremely awesome if you haven't played it.
End of the 3rd June after you obtain the coins
eg: if you were to get some coins today, they would expire on June 30, 2017
Agent Unknown
Member
Edit:
I just tried registering my Smash U copy several times and I keep getting a message that either says "The PIN you entered has already been registered" or "The PIN you entered is invalid," what in earth? How can this come from a new, sealed copy of the game? Anyone else run into this while registering their Smash U copy? Guessing I better call customer service ASAP?
Edit: OK, I see the posts above, I'm not the only one. Has code cracking happened with other major titles? Will customer service probably fix this for me?
I just tried registering my Smash U copy several times and I keep getting a message that either says "The PIN you entered has already been registered" or "The PIN you entered is invalid," what in earth? How can this come from a new, sealed copy of the game? Anyone else run into this while registering their Smash U copy? Guessing I better call customer service ASAP?
Edit: OK, I see the posts above, I'm not the only one. Has code cracking happened with other major titles? Will customer service probably fix this for me?
Yeah after reading this, I quickly opened up my copy and redeemed mine. I didn't think there would be key generators/guesses for this, but who knows. Possible CD scalpers I'm guessing?
It seemed this has happened in the past but it's more active now that Smash U is out. Give customer service proof of purchase once contacted.
I remember someone posting how they were guessing 3DS PINs at one point, but I didn't think the problem was widespread, but I guess it would be tempting for all those 3DS owners to scam a Wii U code to get the soundtrack. Of course, it's also possible Nintendo screwed up and printed double copies of PIN codes by mistake somehow just for this particular game.
Just called Club Nintendo, the customer service person registered it for me. Didn't need to provide proof either, which is surprising. I could see someone exploiting that - although the additional effort might be a deterrent.
She mentioned that they've been getting a ton of calls like this and they know someone is generating the codes. I'm not sure if they know just how easy it is to do this, but that isn't her job.
On their end, they have to check US and Canadian codes separately. The person using my code was in the States, but when I sent in an e-mail (twice), they only checked Canada. They still told me to call anyhow, so I guess that's fine, but you might want to be careful about this. And emphasize your "zeds" if your code has one of those.
Wondering if I should make a thread since it's a large issue. Kind of worried that it might encourage more people to steal codes when they know it can be done.
Agent Unknown, the3ye, good luck.
She mentioned that they've been getting a ton of calls like this and they know someone is generating the codes. I'm not sure if they know just how easy it is to do this, but that isn't her job.
On their end, they have to check US and Canadian codes separately. The person using my code was in the States, but when I sent in an e-mail (twice), they only checked Canada. They still told me to call anyhow, so I guess that's fine, but you might want to be careful about this. And emphasize your "zeds" if your code has one of those.
Wondering if I should make a thread since it's a large issue. Kind of worried that it might encourage more people to steal codes when they know it can be done.
Agent Unknown, the3ye, good luck.
It happened to me once during the first year of CN. I entered a code and it said it was invalid so I changed one digit and it worked. Looking back I feel bad that I didn't just call Nintendo to take care of it instead of stealing someone else's code.
Agent Unknown
Member
Called the customer service line and I talked to a very helpful and friendly Nintendo rep who confirmed this has been happening a lot with both Smash U and also Omega Ruby customers trying to redeem their pins.He assured me right away that I'd be able to get my credit for the game and the CD but wanted to try a few things first as he says he's personally been able to fix it a lot of Smash U codes wiithout having to escalate. After trying to reset the status of the code on his end several times it still wasn't showing up in my history so he tried to enter it manually on his end and it wouldn't even let him do that so at that point he put in a ticket to have a supervisor get it taken care of and said I should have the coins, survey and credit for the soundtrack CD all listed in my account within the next 24-48 hours if not sooner, maybe even tonight. Anyways, ace service by that rep, makes me wish they did phone surveys after. Based on my experience I encourage anyone with the PIN issue to call the main Nintendo customer service line right away.
edit: Also like Thammy I wasn't required to offer proof. I asked the rep if he needed me to provide UPC, e-mail a copy of the receipt, ect and he said that wouldn't be necessary and hasn't been required in most cases with this and that my Club Nintendo account info was all he needed.
Make the thread. This isn't going away any time soon.
EDIT:
Have any of you had any issue registering Persona Q codes?
Since we don't get new rewards anymore, I figure we might as well post about Europe's new rewards. As we know European Club Nintendo users often stumble across this thread inadvertently.
Nintendo of Europe ‏@NintendoEurope
This Mario Kart 8 Badge Set is available now in the #ClubNintendo Stars Catalogue! http://fal.cn/QCv #MK8
Nintendo of Europe ‏@NintendoEurope
This Mario Kart 8 Badge Set is available now in the #ClubNintendo Stars Catalogue! http://fal.cn/QCv #MK8
GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.Since we don't get new rewards anymore, I figure we might as well post about Europe's new rewards. As we know European Club Nintendo users often stumble across this thread inadvertently.
Nintendo of Europe ‏@NintendoEurope
This Mario Kart 8 Badge Set is available now in the #ClubNintendo Stars Catalogue! http://fal.cn/QCv #MK8
First those cool Mario Kart trophies, now these badges. I would gladly buy those over the posters. Would go nicely with the Kirby 20th, Super Mario, & NSMB2 pins I have.
FaintDeftone
Junior Member
God, whoever takes care of Club Nintendo in North America needs fired. Europe and Japan get all of the cool stuff...
Agreed not sure why we get nothing here in NA.
Davey Cakes
Member
I'm not even big on badges but...come the fuck on.
There's no good reason why NA should continually get the shaft.
There's no good reason why NA should continually get the shaft.
Yep, any 3rd party games I have bought have had it included on it's own piece of paper instead of the cover art. Nintendo being cheapasses -_-
Still waiting on Mario Kart 7 trophies ...
Agreed, who is in charge of it here?
Compared to the others, it feels so halfassed.
Space Medafighter X
Member
Hey guys, quick question, my cousin has smash bros for the 3DS and I have smash bros for the Wii u.
Is it possible for me to use his smash bros code on my club Nintendo account so that we both can get Mew Two and the soundtrack when they release?
Just wondering if it goes against any terms or agreements.
Is it possible for me to use his smash bros code on my club Nintendo account so that we both can get Mew Two and the soundtrack when they release?
Just wondering if it goes against any terms or agreements.
digita1alchemy
Member
Don't worry NA bros, I'm sure NOA are working on some killer Mario Kart posters.
BasilZero
Member
Seriously.
I have coins that I wanna spend on GOOD physical goodies.
I dont want a poster....
No..........just no.........NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO