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itunes card(THIS SUCKS)

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dongadrew

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Sep 24, 2008
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Well this Friday I picked up a 20 itunes card since I didn't want to use my credit card on the apple store. I was going to but FieldRunners and a couple of other apps with it but it would always take me to the billing information page. Went on Google and did some research and it turns out I can't buy any apps using the itunes gift card due to some stupid Canadian law:mad: Thats the only reason why I bought this itunes card. It's my fault to for not doing any research before I bought the itunes card.
 
Hmmm...yeah, there isn't really much I can add for advice in resolving this. It's really too bad about the limitations. I would say rent/buy a couple movies and have good laugh.
 
In sympathy from Old Lady . . . . these things are frustrating.

You might try complaining to either (1) where you bought the card or (2) a government official. I've known plenty of people who didn't even deserve getting a refund get one by griping and being a pain in the posterior. You certainly deserve one, so gripe to someone who might be able to either (1) give you a refund of your money or (2) change the laws so it doesn't happen to someone else. Don't give up!
 
^I did emailed them asking if changes will be made in the near future and stuff and did complain a little.
 
See? Better than doing nothing. They can't help you if they don't know anything's wrong. Only squeaky wheels have a chance at getting some grease.
 
dongadrew said:
Well this Friday I picked up a 20 itunes card since I didn't want to use my credit card on the apple store. I was going to but FieldRunners and a couple of other apps with it but it would always take me to the billing information page. Went on Google and did some research and it turns out I can't buy any apps using the itunes gift card due to some stupid Canadian law:mad: Thats the only reason why I bought this itunes card. It's my fault to for not doing any research before I bought the itunes card.
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:eek: That sucks!!! Well just post the code up here and see which one of us redeems it first!!! :D
 
So is it a Canadian itunes card, and you are in Canada? Or a US one but you are in Canada? If the latter, maybe it would be possible to change your address to a US one (temporarily) and see if that helps.
 
cazlar said:
So is it a Canadian itunes card, and you are in Canada? Or a US one but you are in Canada? If the latter, maybe it would be possible to change your address to a US one (temporarily) and see if that helps.
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I live in in Canada and it's a Canada itunes gift card too.



Got a reply from them today:


Hello Andrew,

Greetings from California, I'm Brian, with iTunes Support and I will help you with this issue. I hope you are having a good day. Apple does not comment on rumors about decisions, products, programs, or promotions that Apple has not officially announced.

By withholding comment, Apple hopes to protect customers from making decisions based on information that is incomplete, inaccurate, or subject to change before the formal announcement. Apple believes this is the best way to ensure that all customers are treated fairly.

Best Regards


LOL really stupid answer IMO emailed them asking if the policy will ever change and if they can help me do something about the problem.


Freaking APPLE you can buy music but not Apps with the card makes no sense to me wish they sent me a case in return:p
 
Vivid.Inferno said:
...I use iTunes gift cards all the time to buy apps....what Province are you in...?:confused:
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Calgary,Alberta. REALLY! You can? if so when was the last time you used your itunes card to purchase an app? Maybe you can walk me through the steps cause I might be doing something wrong.
 
dongadrew said:
Calgary,Alberta. REALLY! You can? if so when was the last time you used your itunes card to purchase an app? Maybe you can walk me through the steps cause I might be doing something wrong.
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I live in Ottawa, ON. I just buy an iTunes card (from Macs Milk or Walmart), go to the iTunes store, click redeem, and enter the code. Then I just buy whatever I want....I used a card to buy an app like three days ago...

Side note, I'm dating someone whos originally from Calgary:)
 
Ontario

Could not buy an app from Itunes card funds in Ontario (toronto) either. I put a $25 card on my account (a gift for my bday), and got a message that I did not have the right type of funds to complete an app purchase. :confused: (I do know that order of redemation is free credits, itune card funds, then CC) I do have my CC attached to the account, wonder if I take that off, if it will let me complete an app purchase, will try that tonight.

Pj
 
pjgeer said:
Could not buy an app from Itunes card funds in Ontario (toronto) either. I put a $25 card on my account (a gift for my bday), and got a message that I did not have the right type of funds to complete an app purchase. :confused:

Pj
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Really? I'm thinking about it and maybe the app went on my credit card...I'll have to check me bill. But I know I've done it before. I bought Battle at Sea using a gift card :confused:
 
Just attempted, on my touch, to buy Diner Dash (no making jokes) and the pop-up I get is "Your remaining credits are insufficient or inapplicable to this purchase." I have $18+ in itunes funds, at this moment, so the itunes funds are inapplicable? Diner Dash is $4.99, so........

Pj
 
pjgeer said:
Just attempted, on my touch, to buy Diner Dash (no making jokes) and the pop-up I get is "Your remaining credits are insufficient or inapplicable to this purchase." I have $18+ in itunes funds, at this moment, so the itunes funds are inapplicable? Diner Dash is $4.99, so........

Pj
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Is it possible that you can't make an app purchase directly from an iPhone or iPod touch, but you can make the purchase from iTunes on your PC?
 
jzuena said:
Is it possible that you can't make an app purchase directly from an iPhone or iPod touch, but you can make the purchase from iTunes on your PC?
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I will test this as well. I have done free apps on the Touch, but have only tried to buy an app on the Touch, not at home, so will test it out on my Mac :cool:.

Pj
 
Vivid.Inferno said:
Really? I'm thinking about it and maybe the app went on my credit card...I'll have to check me bill. But I know I've done it before. I bought Battle at Sea using a gift card :confused:
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Yeah they might of just charge you on the credit card.
 
Ok so I manage to get my card un redeem now but still


Apple should really do something about this.
 
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