Typhlofang Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Erm does anyone know if we can still do this now and still get the free code? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROteinxstack Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Erm does anyone know if we can still do this now and still get the free code? I would give it a shot, it couldn't hurt as long as you remember to unsub after you get the code if you no longer want the magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyKabam Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 broke down and sent an email in too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-HAKUNA-YOUR-TATAS- Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 broke down and sent an email in too I broke down yesterday and sent one too. Did you get an automated response? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyKabam Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I broke down yesterday and sent one too. Did you get an automated response? yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgacus Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Don't be mean, just be patient like the rest of us. My wife is still waiting for her code, she sent her email yesterday. I'll sacrifice mine if she doesn't get one because I loooooove her :) 'Don't be mean, just be patient'? Did you read my comment. It's about being patient and criticising the people who sub'd and then demanded their codes asap even before the stated date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kachocalvo Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 So noone has received a code without sending e-mail? So only people that sent email got the code, then why the necessity of allowing them to get our info? I'll ask again, anyone who post "finally I got my code", please specify if you sent e-mail for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfraredToxin Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 same here i sent the email at 6th ... :( Well I should clarify a little I signed up for the free trial on the 4th and I sent the email last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EganMC Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhlofang Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hmm would some sort of bill or proof of purchase type thing show up on the credit card account for the iTunes? I say because I use someone else's credit card for my iTunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zadier Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Personally, I only just got a "Welcome to PC Gamer" email after signing up on the 4th, guess I'll wait a bit more until emailing them about the code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlchemistMute Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 It's the 11th and it still hasn't come. I'll wait some moar. Maybe send an e-mail by the 15th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfraredToxin Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Personally, I only just got a "Welcome to PC Gamer" email after signing up on the 4th, guess I'll wait a bit more until emailing them about the code. Same here. At first I was like :D then I was like oh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DM-Nexriot Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 i got my code and i send it from my ipad! good luck everyone!Ps:i sent the buy ticket to giftageddon 5 sept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunaMayo Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I just went out and bought a copy, so if and when I get an email I have a code to give away, I will post on here if and when I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacedkadet Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Did anyone try buying a digital copy on the google play store? I did and emailed them a copy of the receipt on the 6th and so far nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-HAKUNA-YOUR-TATAS- Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Ok. I just got an e-mail from PC Gamer UK welcoming me to PC Gamer. I was one of the people who owned an iPad and read the OPs instructions on Sept 3rd and subscribed that way. Yesterday I did write them to give them a copy of my iTunes subscription confirmation and a screengrab of the current issue being available on my iPad. It seems that it takes them about a week to confirm that you are a new subscriber via iTunes. (That is after you opt yes for letting Apple share your info with the publisher, etc.) Maybe I'll be getting a code SOON™??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voidpunker Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 ^^^ This happened to me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSeannachaidh Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 You know, it said in the magazine that emails would go out on the 6th and it could take a couple of days to do them all. Why did anyone send emails BEFORE the 6th? If it was up to me anyone sending emails chasing up this FREE gift so early would have been put to the back of the queue. The problem is that it isn't technically a free gift. We exchanged personal information with them in return for 500 Platinum. They will go on to sell that information to other companies and make a profit. It was a transaction, and a transaction to which they haven't followed up on their end. Yes, I agree that people should have at least read that the e-mail process might take a couple of days, and that they should just wait and be patient for those two (assuming they were using the word "couple" in a literal context) days. These processes take time, and that is understandable: I didn't email them until Tuesday, which is 3 business days, and surely enough time to e-mail out a code, and definitely respectful of their "couple of days" time frame. But, please, don't ever assume any organisation will give you anything for free. They might mask the transaction by making you get your end of the bargain via a free trial subscription to their magazine -- thus making you think you are just helping in getting their name out there. Realistically, however, we sold them a product (i.e. our personal information) and they need to respond by making the agreed payment for that information in a timely fashion (i.e. within the time frame of "a couple of days" that we were given to expect whereupon we agreed to the transaction). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1gnalF1re Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Awwww yisssss! Just got my 500 platinum code! Ladies and gents, if you've already sent your receipt to Giftageddon, try sending it again! That's exactly what I did (decided to yolo it, lol) and, voila, moments later I was presented with the code! You just gotta be patient :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shut Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Awwww yisssss! Just got my 500 platinum code! Ladies and gents, if you've already sent your receipt to Giftageddon, try sending it again! That's exactly what I did (decided to yolo it, lol) and, voila, moments later I was presented with the code! You just gotta be patient :)When did you send the first email to giftageddon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgacus Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 The problem is that it isn't technically a free gift. We exchanged personal information with them in return for 500 Platinum. They will go on to sell that information to other companies and make a profit. It was a transaction, and a transaction to which they haven't followed up on their end. Yes, I agree that people should have at least read that the e-mail process might take a couple of days, and that they should just wait and be patient for those two (assuming they were using the word "couple" in a literal context) days. These processes take time, and that is understandable: I didn't email them until Tuesday, which is 3 business days, and surely enough time to e-mail out a code, and definitely respectful of their "couple of days" time frame. But, please, don't ever assume any organisation will give you anything for free. They might mask the transaction by making you get your end of the bargain via a free trial subscription to their magazine -- thus making you think you are just helping in getting their name out there. Realistically, however, we sold them a product (i.e. our personal information) and they need to respond by making the agreed payment for that information in a timely fashion (i.e. within the time frame of "a couple of days" that we were given to expect whereupon we agreed to the transaction). Ironically I design magazines for a living so I'm aware of the way they use personal info, however it's mainly the advertising that brings in the income. What's valuable for them is the number of subscribers so as long as they can get enough people to buy/subscribe then it's easily worth it to give out loads of these codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSeannachaidh Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 (edited) Ironically I design magazines for a living so I'm aware of the way they use personal info, however it's mainly the advertising that brings in the income. What's valuable for them is the number of subscribers so as long as they can get enough people to buy/subscribe then it's easily worth it to give out loads of these codes. It isn't ironic; it is a coincidence. That aside, I never said personal information was the main source of income; of course it isn't. However, they do sell it, it is a product and the transaction agreement must be honoured. That is my argument, and it is valid. Edited September 11, 2013 by TheSeannachaidh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahooo Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Considering the wording in the article seems to assume that IF you have a current subscription the codes would be sent out on the 6th but may take "a couple days" which to me reads like a vague way of saying be patient. And I just got an email from PCgamer acknowledging the subscription, i'm guessing it could still be a couple more days for the code. I sub'd on the 4th, and have yet to send an email to them. I'll post back when I get the code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgacus Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I didn't say it wasn't valid. But the value of of one person's personal info from iOS does not even come close to the monetary value of the 500 plat. The point you decided was worth making was that the code isn't free. My point wasn't about that, it was about people being impatient. The imbalance of the transaction is pretty much free anyway as in I can't see why you would expend the effort to make that point. Also, the code isn't in return for your information. The magazine is the product, you're getting their product in return for remuneration. You seem to think that you get the magazine in return for your information. Anyway, you're right that they use your personal info. Mainly for their own research I should add, but I'm sure they sell it on for a small amount per unit. Congrats :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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