Nightfall Preorder pack - Guild Wars Forums

HandofBobb · Jan 10, 2007, 10:14 PM // 22:14

First of all, is this availible anywhere still?

Secondly, if I manage to get ahold of one, can I add the preorder code onto my existing Nightfall game and still get the bonuses?

DeanBB · Jan 10, 2007, 10:16 PM // 22:16

If you can find one I'm sure they still work, it is just another activation code. Read the box, make sure it is the bonus pack that includes the weapons and character slot and not just some "pre-order reserve me a real game" thing from some store.

Also make sure it is new, not used, you can't add a used code to your game.

HandofBobb · Jan 10, 2007, 11:00 PM // 23:00

Ahh, thanks for the reply. Found a bunch on Ebay for around $5 plus S&H. They're calling them Pre-release packs, not preorder, which is why I couldn't find them the first time I looked.

dargon · Jan 10, 2007, 11:33 PM // 23:33

cause that's what ANet called them

Kamatsu · Jan 11, 2007, 07:07 AM // 07:07

Just ensure that they are "sealed". I'd be hesitant about buying from ebay - simply because you can't really be sure that those key's haven't been used before. As you can't add used key's to your account.. so if you buy a used key, you just got ripped off.

However, if they are unused key's and are the NF Pre-release, all you need to do is add the key to your account (like you would add a key for a chapter - "Add key" before logging in) and you'll then have access to the bonus weapon's by typing /bonus.

HandofBobb · Jan 11, 2007, 12:29 PM // 12:29

Actually, ive had little trouble buying stuff for other games on ebay. (got my COH collector's edition for $5 back when it was still going for full price in stores)

Especially nowadays when things like software have to list the condition it's in, if the seller lists it as "New" or "Sealed", and it shows up otherwise, it's relatively easy to get one's money back. As always, caution is advised, but in my experience, far fewer people on Ebay are trying to screw you than people would have you believe.

shanaya · Jan 12, 2007, 04:08 AM // 04:08

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Originally Posted by DeanBB

Also make sure it is new, not used, you can't add a used code to your game.

Yes, be careful. I bought a "Nightfall Pre-release bonus pack (new)" from a company called Phoenix Trading on Ebay - it turned out to be already used. I have emailed them on numerous occasions - no reply. I've sent the package back to them but I don't hold out any hope of getting my money back or of getting what I actually paid for. Just another Ebay scammer. Fortunately I paid using Paypal so I can eventually get a refund.

N E D M · Jan 12, 2007, 06:31 AM // 06:31

f.y.e superstores has a bunch of them.

HandofBobb · Jan 16, 2007, 10:49 PM // 22:49

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Originally Posted by shanaya

Yes, be careful. I bought a "Nightfall Pre-release bonus pack (new)" from a company called Phoenix Trading on Ebay - it turned out to be already used. I have emailed them on numerous occasions - no reply. I've sent the package back to them but I don't hold out any hope of getting my money back or of getting what I actually paid for. Just another Ebay scammer. Fortunately I paid using Paypal so I can eventually get a refund.

I'm sorry to hear that, shanaya. Interestingly enough, I also purchased form Phoenix Trading Co, and had no problems. I just successfully added the code to my account upon recieving my sealed pre-release pack from them today.

Batou of Nine · Jan 17, 2007, 02:08 AM // 02:08

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Originally Posted by HandofBobb

I'm sorry to hear that, shanaya. Interestingly enough, I also purchased form Phoenix Trading Co, and had no problems. I just successfully added the code to my account upon recieving my sealed pre-release pack from them today.

Oh my, just yesterday i ordered the NF Pre-order pack from the ebay store: Phoenix Trading Co. I had originally ordered the PreOrder from Gamestop, who ultimatly screwed me over. The ONLY reason i considered ordering from the ebay store was that it was an established store and also LISTED my order as new and unopened.

I am REALLY concerned at this point seeing 1 person basically get scammed and 1 person have no issues at all. I hope that first person was only a random incident...

Anyway, i guess the OP can see the NF Preorder pack is available but can be a risky venture now that it is much more difficult to find...

Cheers!

I Phoenix I · Jan 17, 2007, 02:34 AM // 02:34

$5 Character Slot is the main thing that caught my eye when I bought the Pre-Release Bonus Pack before Nightfall came out. The weapons are just ok...can't mod them...

shanaya · Jan 17, 2007, 02:45 AM // 02:45

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Originally Posted by Batou of Nine

Oh my, just yesterday i ordered the NF Pre-order pack from the ebay store: Phoenix Trading Co. I had originally ordered the PreOrder from Gamestop, who ultimatly screwed me over. The ONLY reason i considered ordering from the ebay store was that it was an established store and also LISTED my order as new and unopened.

I am REALLY concerned at this point seeing 1 person basically get scammed and 1 person have no issues at all. I hope that first person was only a random incident...

Anyway, i guess the OP can see the NF Preorder pack is available but can be a risky venture now that it is much more difficult to find...

Cheers!

Hopefully mine was a one-off. The item I paid for was clearly stated as "Guild Wars Nightfall Pre-release bonus pack (new)". In the package I received were the entire contents from a standard copy of Guild Wars Nightfall, minus the retail packaging. The paper 'envelope' containing the access key had already been opened and when I tried to use the access key I was told by Anet it was already in use. The person who packed this MUST have known it was a used copy, even if they were so stupid that they didn't know it wasn't the Pre-Release bonus pack.

I have put in a claim for a refund with Paypal.

Good luck to anyone else who orders from Phoenix Trading.

HandofBobb · Jan 17, 2007, 06:44 AM // 06:44

Likewise, Batou, for your sake I hope Shanaya's experience was a fluke.
I'll admit, after hearing her mention Phoenix Trading by name, I was apprehensive, but having also paid via PayPal I wasn't too worried, either Id get my code, or id get my $ back. Fortunately in my case there were no issues. Either way, it would be interesting to hear your results.

If it werent for the part where theyre ignoring you Shanaya, id almost be inclided to blame it on a random disgruntled employee

death fuzzy · Jan 17, 2007, 06:58 AM // 06:58

i bought a pre-order pack from e-bay. same seller that my friend got it from months ago.

He just emailed me the code and it worked fine.

depends who you buy it from.

N E D M · Jan 17, 2007, 10:00 AM // 10:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by death fuzzy

i bought a pre-order pack from e-bay. same seller that my friend got it from months ago.

He just emailed me the code and it worked fine.

depends who you buy it from.

UM that sounds really shady, why would they e-mail the code . . .

Jan 10, 2007, 10:14 PM // 22:14	#1
HandofBobb Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2006 Profession: E/R	Nightfall Preorder pack First of all, is this availible anywhere still? Secondly, if I manage to get ahold of one, can I add the preorder code onto my existing Nightfall game and still get the bonuses?

Jan 11, 2007, 07:07 AM // 07:07	#5
Kamatsu Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia	Just ensure that they are "sealed". I'd be hesitant about buying from ebay - simply because you can't really be sure that those key's haven't been used before. As you can't add used key's to your account.. so if you buy a used key, you just got ripped off. However, if they are unused key's and are the NF Pre-release, all you need to do is add the key to your account (like you would add a key for a chapter - "Add key" before logging in) and you'll then have access to the bonus weapon's by typing /bonus. __________________ Have a moderation related issue or just want to chat? Send me a PM

Jan 10, 2007, 10:16 PM // 22:16	#2
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	If you can find one I'm sure they still work, it is just another activation code. Read the box, make sure it is the bonus pack that includes the weapons and character slot and not just some "pre-order reserve me a real game" thing from some store. Also make sure it is new, not used, you can't add a used code to your game.

Jan 10, 2007, 11:00 PM // 23:00	#3
HandofBobb Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2006 Profession: E/R	Ahh, thanks for the reply. Found a bunch on Ebay for around $5 plus S&H. They're calling them Pre-release packs, not preorder, which is why I couldn't find them the first time I looked.

Jan 10, 2007, 11:33 PM // 23:33	#4
dargon Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Guild: The Seraphim Knights [TSK] Profession: R/	cause that's what ANet called them

Jan 11, 2007, 12:29 PM // 12:29	#6
HandofBobb Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2006 Profession: E/R	Actually, ive had little trouble buying stuff for other games on ebay. (got my COH collector's edition for $5 back when it was still going for full price in stores) Especially nowadays when things like software have to list the condition it's in, if the seller lists it as "New" or "Sealed", and it shows up otherwise, it's relatively easy to get one's money back. As always, caution is advised, but in my experience, far fewer people on Ebay are trying to screw you than people would have you believe.

Jan 12, 2007, 06:31 AM // 06:31	#8
N E D M Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Officer's Club Guild: Gameamp Guides [AMP]	f.y.e superstores has a bunch of them.

Jan 17, 2007, 02:34 AM // 02:34	#11
I Phoenix I Jungle Guide Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: The Elite Lords of Chaos [LoC] Profession: R/	$5 Character Slot is the main thing that caught my eye when I bought the Pre-Release Bonus Pack before Nightfall came out. The weapons are just ok...can't mod them...

Jan 17, 2007, 06:44 AM // 06:44	#13
HandofBobb Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2006 Profession: E/R	Likewise, Batou, for your sake I hope Shanaya's experience was a fluke. I'll admit, after hearing her mention Phoenix Trading by name, I was apprehensive, but having also paid via PayPal I wasn't too worried, either Id get my code, or id get my $ back. Fortunately in my case there were no issues. Either way, it would be interesting to hear your results. If it werent for the part where theyre ignoring you Shanaya, id almost be inclided to blame it on a random disgruntled employee

Jan 17, 2007, 06:58 AM // 06:58	#14
death fuzzy Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: Nefarius Union	i bought a pre-order pack from e-bay. same seller that my friend got it from months ago. He just emailed me the code and it worked fine. depends who you buy it from.