The Blizzard Authenticator - Page 9

Zurgat · 09/26/08, 4:57 AM

A few images, posted by akdov on the aszune forums.
The box : http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5315/packageep5.jpg
The box compared to the authenticator : http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/9592/itemgz0.jpg

The key comes in a regular size padded envelope, and would in theory easily fit in a front door mailbox.
This shoebox sized alternative, doesn't. Which is probably why the transport cost is as high as it is.

I paid ~22 euros to ship 2 keys to the netherlands.
2x6 euros + 10 for shipping.

As for mail security mentioned, I've sent a mail to UPS regarding the package, as it appears to have been opened by customs and some rather awkward new items have been added into my package. 7 items to be exact.... These : CBC ELITE Venenstauer – Kimetec GmbH
I certainly didn't order those, and haven't heard anyone else receiving those things... It's quite strange.

Originally Posted by Tinwhisker

I'm not sure, but the high price may be partly due to the fact that you're importing/exporting an encryption key device out of the US which up until a few years ago was actually illegal. Blizzard probably has to pay fees to officially export the device. (Shipping costs to Canada are similar to those in Australia.)

There isn't so much of a high price involved here, RSA tokens can cost upward 50-100 euros.
The blizzard keys are 6 euros, with a fairly regular (though poorly packaged) shipping.

xiled · 09/29/08, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by Wolflord

For what its worth the shipping to australia is nearly $80, so beware.

I'm from Sydney and bought one last Friday and received it today (Monday) and it cost me around US$27.18.

martini · 09/29/08, 2:59 AM

Originally Posted by GSH

Yeah, those International Shipping Costs are crazy. Over $50 to ship to Canada.

I ordered one over a week ago, and it showed up on my credit card as $22.59 CDN ($20.71 USD @ 1.0907 exchange rate).

Foundry · 11/05/08, 9:10 PM

Confirmation, retrospective refunds on the insanely overpriced shipping that was on International orders. I just recieved this email.

You are receiving this email because you made a purchase at the online Blizzard Store Blizzard Store between 5/6/2008 and 9/22/2008 using our international shipping method.

We recently adjusted our shipping practices, resulting in reduced freight costs for future international orders, and we are making these price reductions retroactive. We are pleased to let you know that the shipping-cost difference for your order will be refunded to the credit card used for your purchase. The details of the refund are listed below.

Original Transaction Date: 9/18/2008
Order Number:
Refund Amount: $65.56
Credit Card:

The funds should be returned within 10 to 15 business days. If you have any questions regarding this or any other Blizzard Store issue, do not hesitate to contact our Billing and Account Services department Blizzard Support.

Thank you for shopping with Blizzard Entertainment.

Sales Team
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