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Elemental: Destiny Embers can be bought as "used" on Amazon

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August 19, 2010 6:35:46 AM from Elemental ForumsElemental Forums

I was browsing Amazon and realized that one can already buy a used Elemental: Destiny Embers. That is fast! The book is not yet printed...

One of my colleagues thinks it is not important, whether the book was already released or not, but it is important, whether you send your money or not.

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Reply #1 August 19, 2010 8:48:05 AM
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Anyone know if any ARCs were sent out to reviewers? That might explain why some are listed as "used."

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Reply #2 August 19, 2010 8:57:44 AM
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Remember those are from independent sellers, not Amazon.  I wouldn't trust what you are getting.

 

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Reply #3 August 19, 2010 10:54:39 AM
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That's just what happens on Amazon. Check just about anything that hasn't been released yet; there are almost always independant sellers already offering it "used."

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Reply #4 August 19, 2010 11:01:33 AM
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You are covered by amazon guarantee, so nothing bad can happen...

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Reply #5 August 19, 2010 11:38:32 AM
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Possible warning:

The key they supposedly send with the book for the free extra campaign probably will not work on used copies (presumably it would already be used).

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Reply #6 August 19, 2010 1:11:40 PM
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I do not see this on Amazon site. May be it was in error.

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Reply #7 August 20, 2010 6:48:28 AM
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The link works for me. The reason I posted this thread was to warn others. I preordered it using Amazon "Preorder button". However I found it interesting that someone has this "like new" on the thing he can not have.

It is a little bit problem with the legality of the stuff on Amazon. Six month ago I bought Stargate Atlantis and I think it is a pirate version. However I have not realized it until the final season, because they copied even those anti-pirate warnings. The last season, however, was grabbed from sci-fi channel (it contains advertisements and the logo).

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Reply #8 August 20, 2010 9:25:28 AM
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Wow, that's pretty bad Did you contact Amazon about it? I'm sure they'd love to have some words with that seller

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Reply #9 August 20, 2010 10:47:31 AM
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I usually only purchase things from Amazon that Amazon actually ships...plus I have a Prime account so all my 2 day shipping is free.  I should get the book by 8-26 I would guess...looking forward to it.

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Reply #10 August 20, 2010 10:56:19 AM
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I've bought stuff on the Amazon Marketplace, but only from actual companies with a very high rating from lots of users. Haven't been disappointed yet. Just gotta be careful who you buy from there and do a little research on the seller (and avoid individuals, obviously). My latest buy was a modem for a good price from Electronica Direct, the order was not fulfilled by Amazon but it was through their Marketplace. I ordered early morning, got shipping notification not even 3 hours later. Can't complain

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Reply #11 August 20, 2010 3:17:54 PM
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Response from Amazon:

Thank you for contacting us with this information.

We understand that seller "langton_info_englan" has listed the book that has not yet published

I have forwarded your message to our internal team who review seller activities as part of any investigation in possible violations of our policies.

Although for account privacy reasons, we can’t disclose the outcome of any investigation we perform, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank for your vigilance and for highlighting this. Information received from our customers performs a vital role in maintaining the integrity and security of our Marketplace platform.

Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

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Reply #12 August 20, 2010 3:25:58 PM
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The cool thing is it's in Amazon's best interest to make sure nothing fishy goes on in the Marketplace. They definitely don't want to get stuck with the image of it being a place people go to get scammed.

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Reply #13 August 20, 2010 4:59:09 PM
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So I'm a little confused about this

Does the book have some kind of code for exclusive game content? 

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Reply #14 August 20, 2010 5:02:04 PM
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Quoting fatindian,
reply 13
So I'm a little confused about this

Does the book have some kind of code for exclusive game content? 

Yes at least the first printing will have a code for a bonus campaign based on the book.

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Reply #15 August 20, 2010 5:04:11 PM
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Quoting fatindian,
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So I'm a little confused about this

Does the book have some kind of code for exclusive game content? 

 

No, its a book set in the universe of Elemental. A fantasy novel, nothing to do with ingame stuff

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Reply #16 August 20, 2010 5:09:59 PM
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Quoting Twohawks,
reply 14

Quoting fatindian, reply 13So I'm a little confused about this

Does the book have some kind of code for exclusive game content? 
Yes at least the first printing will have a code for a bonus campaign based on the book.

So each book will have different code? Including Kindle books? Or will it be sent separately by e-mail?

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Reply #17 August 20, 2010 5:13:34 PM
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Quoting Razgon,
reply 15

Quoting fatindian, reply 13So I'm a little confused about this

Does the book have some kind of code for exclusive game content? 
 

No, its a book set in the universe of Elemental. A fantasy novel, nothing to do with ingame stuff

Umm, this in incorrect.. Brad has said there is a bonus campaign with the book..

here is the quote:

Quoting Frogboy,
reply 37

Quoting Thizzbaby, reply 33Quick question, will the book have a download code in the back which we use to get the bonus campaign?

Also will the extra campaign be based on the books characters? As i understand it the book is set in the future of the game.

 

Thanks in advance and great job with all your hard work, i hope it all pays off.
 

Yes to both.

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Reply #18 August 20, 2010 5:14:59 PM
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Quoting MxM111,
reply 16

Quoting Twohawks, reply 14
Quoting fatindian, reply 13So I'm a little confused about this

Does the book have some kind of code for exclusive game content? 
Yes at least the first printing will have a code for a bonus campaign based on the book.
So each book will have different code? Including Kindle books? Or will it be sent separately by e-mail?

I am not sure how the delivery is going to happen or even if the kindle version will have one (thought I suspect it will).

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