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Frens
12-27-2011, 03:52 PM
<p>I just got off a very disappointing phone call to support with (redacted).  This representative informed me that customer service is no longer able to accept SC card codes to do character transfers.  I asked when the policy changed, and was told that it was "last week".  I had spoken to another representative shortly before the EQ2X and EQ2 services merged.  They could see I was a platinum member who was still a member through the days of the service merge.  My momentum was cleared because I canceled the deprecated membership plan.  As soon as the system would allow (after the service merge, but before the platinum membership expired) I had resubscribed to a 1-year recurring gold membership.  The chat and call sessions were found by (redacted) and they claimed to talk to (redacted, the rep I talked to on 12/6) who allegedly denied telling me I could call back with the cards.  Now, I realize it's been about three weeks, but I have the cards and was looking forward to getting my characters moved a couple weeks earlier than the automated system would open up.</p><p>My major issues with this call are the following:</p><p>1. I was refused a supervisor despite multiple requests for escalation including my saying "I don't care if a supervisor can't do anything, I still want to talk to them."</p><p>2. The inexactness of the policy change date.  Not to mention no public posting of such a policy change.</p><p>3. Manual transfers would be the only way for a long-term silver member or non-recurring gold member to get a character transfer.  The time requirement is in place, as with the time requirement on gifting, to reduce or prevent fraud, but a live customer service representative should be able to see if the transfer looks fraudulent, and with a pre-paid card SOE doesn't take the hit directly if a stolen or fraudulent CC was used to purchase the prepaid card.</p><p>Any response is appreciated.</p>

Poison Elf
12-27-2011, 05:43 PM
<p>I spoke to the same representative as the poster. I was told by this person that not only were they no longer accepting SC cards to transfer characters (and that this had been the policy "for like, a long time") but that no transfers were being made for any non-recurring Gold accounts.</p><p>I was also told by this representative that despite the status of my account, I would have to wait until the 31st day to perform a manual transfer, server or account.</p><p>I was told that they would not transfer a character from a Silver (up until recently All Access) account to a current, recurring All Access account.</p><p>I would also like to know if this information is correct, and when it was implemented. The FAQ (updated 12/21/2011) on character transfers is not very detailed on what can be done via manual transfer. And the information about a 31 day recurring subscription is in the section detailing in game transfer tokens.</p>

Metaphysix
12-28-2011, 04:16 PM
<p>They offered to take a non-redeemed SC card for a transfer to me a week ago.</p><p>Go file a ticket on Live Chat (No just a ticket, LIVE CHAT) and talk to someone.</p><p>I have beef with SOE right now, but if they can help you, I'm sure they will.</p>