EA: will we in EUROPE and OUTSIDE US be able to order 9th Anniversary with Bonus item

**Tabbitha** · 6th October 2006, 03:41 AM

source taken from UO.UHall

Greetings,

At first we got this:

Quote:

Wilki_EA wrote: This is the problem with posting information here before we've officially announced it... the early buyer bonus information ismissing, as well as international ordering information.

I bought that statement, since it was correct, but now it is "officially announced" and has been for some days. Still no International Ordering Information, so here I must once again ask the same question again then.

EA we're not trying to whine or complain but this is a very important issue for us outside US and Canada. All we want to do is be able to buy Your product not bore You with questions until Your ears fall off. Would be nice to be able to order it and don't get the insane shipping and custom fees that being withing the European Union and ordering something from outise it would lead to.

I remember how long it took to get UO 8th Age to Europe, mostly because some European online shops never got their first batch of UO 8th Age. When realizing those particular sites not being able to ship in time for SoulStone code to run out, other sites had run out of stock. So while waiting for an order placed in time You could still end up getting the delivery after the timelimit.

That ended up in EA having to extend the claim the SoulStone code timelimit. Which I bow down and thank EA for. How about this time ??? Can we in Europe and elsewhere, outside US and Canada, be sure to get our copies without insane US to Europe Shipping Costs and Custom Fees before the 30 day timelimit runs out ???

I'm planning on buying at least 5-11 or more copies of 9th Edition like I did with 8th Age, but the only reason would be to acctually get those 30 day limit items.

I got this very interesting private message here on Stratics today. Is this the only solution for us outside US and Canada ??? Will that include the early buy bonuses ??? I really do want Gameboxes, at least one. The rest 10 copies could be codes as long as it includes early buy bonus items.

Quote:

Viceroy's Smithy wrote:
If you want to avoid the cost of shipping on the 9th anniver
Be sure to check ********** out , when you order through this website each and every purchase helps ***** to remain up and running and on-air. The only draw back to ordering from here is that you will only receive the codes only via e-mail on the date of release.

If you are wondering what ***** might be, it is an internet radio station in which has been recognized by Electronic Arts as an official fansite as shown here

Let me know if you have any questions or anything else and I will do my best to answer them. Thanks!

My friend found this link today for those that live in Sweden:
Ultima Online: 9th Anniversary buy

However NOWHERE on that ordering page does it say anything about order the first 30 days and recieve 9th Anniversary items ???

Does that mean that early buy bonus is only for those bying from US ???
your's sincerely !!!
Lord Funk of Holy Order of Dragons/Europa

and

The 9th age website now has an FAQ, stating that they may extend the period for using codes if there are problems with international sales.

Wilki has also stated that they will let us know as soon as they know.

I strongly suspect the devs have little or no actual say in the sales process

...
No, the code comes as part of the box, and should be availible everywhere. The same code gives you the 9th age registration with crystal/dark house decor sets and the early buyer bonus gifts if you use it early enough.

They've been clever

and

Honestly......North America often has to play second fiddle to Asia on many UO related matters, so what's so wrong with Europe having to play second fiddle to North America?

Wilki UO Community Coordinator

As soon as the details are set, we'll have the ordering information up on the UO9 webpage. The early buy program isn't region specific, so as long as you get your hands on a 9th Anniversary Box (or code), and apply it before December 3rd, you'll get the items, regardless of where you live.

Quote:

Honestly......North America often has to play second fiddle to Asia on many UO related matters, so what's so wrong with Europe having to play second fiddle to North America?

Let me just say that I really, really do not appreciate watching my candidness be twisted into ammunition to inflame passions between UO players who live in different parts of the world.

Did it ever occur to you that we take into consideration input from ALL of our players? Your opinion is not worth more than any other UO player's opinion. It is equal. Try and remember that before making divisive statements like this in the future.

Ohhh I guess that told him *grins*

Theres LOTS more if you want to click the link above

Tabbitha

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
House spot on Europe?	Vittek	Ultima Online General Discussion	1	17th January 2008 01:22 AM
I'm going to Europe!	Snugglebunny	Bunny Burrow	21	9th April 2007 08:56 AM
In pictures: Storms lash Europe	Adam	Hot Topics	15	21st January 2007 12:08 PM
9th Anniversary Item Bugs	Tabbitha	UO News & Developer's posts	7	3rd December 2006 07:15 AM
The Eighth Age Descends upon the Europe!	Thradia	UO News & Developer's posts	0	13th October 2005 12:06 PM