Scratching off the registration code for a 1600 point card...

I'm an idiot and I accidentally scratched off the confirmation code while scratching off the silvery stuff on a Xbox Marketplace 1600 point card.

I feel really stupid about it, but I couldn't be the only one. I really hated all the silvery grime residue when I scratched it off with my thumb, and it made sense at the time to use the blade of a pair scissors since that's what I used to open up the indestructible blister pack.

I had a bad feeling when I called Microsoft and they sort of confirmed what I feared. Apparently, even though they're a software/tech company, there's no recourse, and I have to go back to the retailer. I'm pretty sure I'm SOL. It's as useless to the retailer as it is to me.

I asked to speak to a supervisor and I raised the issue of just getting a "run-around" if they'll going to send me back to the retailer, and he said he'll look into some more and get back to me. I think it was just a way to get me off the phone.

I just find it really strange, that each card doesn't have a serial number of some sort whereby the confirmation code can be retrieved. I think they do in fact, the series of numbers right beside the confirmation number. Isn't that distinct for each card?

Has anyone else heard of or encountered a similar problem? I'm hoping that I just didn't scratch away $20, but I wouldn't be surprised.

If you take it back, they should give you another card.Funkdaddy13

Can't people just fake it then, by using the code then scratching it off? I guess it depends on where you buy from.

hey that happened to me and microsoft said i was SOL but i took it back to the retailer and got another one no prob.foofighter2455

where was this?

[QUOTE="Funkdaddy13"]If you take it back, they should give you another card.Danold

Can't people just fake it then, by using the code then scratching it off? I guess it depends on where you buy from.

hey that happened to me and microsoft said i was SOL but i took it back to the retailer and got another one no prob.foofighter2455

Where'd you get it from?

hey that happened to me and microsoft said i was SOL but i took it back to the retailer and got another one no prob.foofighter2455

Where'd you get it from?

Gee, thanks. I'll take your advice into account.

Some people act like they've never spilled any milk in their life.

[QUOTE="Danold"]

[QUOTE="Funkdaddy13"]If you take it back, they should give you another card.Funkdaddy13

Can't people just fake it then, by using the code then scratching it off? I guess it depends on where you buy from.

Actually I did the same thing as the topic creator and EB gave me a new card. The clerk eventook the new one out of the package and scratched it off before giving it to me. He jokingly gave me a hard time about it, but at the time I felt like I deserved it. :P

I think God Is trying to tell you something. Something like your a retard.

PacmanChampion

How is he a retard I bet hundreds of people have done this and felt stupid. You're the retard.

the best way to get the silver stuff off is to use tape trust me it works i do it all the time when i get the cards. you just take a peice of clear scotch tape and stick it on (doesnt matter how hard you press) the just peel it off and the silver stuff stick to the tape and leaves the code prefectlykevster29

thanks for the advice, i will do that next time :)

[QUOTE="Danold"]

[QUOTE="Funkdaddy13"]If you take it back, they should give you another card.Funkdaddy13

Can't people just fake it then, by using the code then scratching it off? I guess it depends on where you buy from.

Haha, just what I was thinking. Btw your avatar is hilarious.

You know how hard you have to scratch to take those numbers off.anubis8515

it aint that easy with a scissor...

[QUOTE="Funkdaddy13"][QUOTE="Danold"]

[QUOTE="Funkdaddy13"]If you take it back, they should give you another card.gintheplacetobe

Can't people just fake it then, by using the code then scratching it off? I guess it depends on where you buy from.

Actually I did the same thing as the topic creator and EB gave me a new card. The clerk eventook the new one out of the package and scratched it off before giving it to me. He jokingly gave me a hard time about it, but at the time I felt like I deserved it. :P

[QUOTE="anubis8515"]You know how hard you have to scratch to take those numbers off.fazio93

it aint that easy with a scissor...

I must say that this is the first time I have ever heard of such thing, My friends and myself all have 360's and have used those cards and never have scratched off the code, but must be we have a little more common sense to use a coin instead of a pair of scissors, that's just my thought thoujagermizer_21

Well, I had the scissors handy when I used them to open the blister pack. I'm not saying it's the smartest thing I've done, but I'm not the only one. I really hated the silvery latex that gums up and wanted to get it off cleanly.

I'm going to take the advice of another poster and just use tape. Very easy, and best of all, very clean.

Oh, and I jumped the gun on the retailer not taking it back. Turns out, they don't really have a huge issue with it since they check to see if it's ever been used. Exchanging it for a new one is not an issue at all.

Lol what the hell were you using to scratch it off ??

That's why I use a coin like a penny or a quartero_sausage

scratching hard enough with coins will also take the numbers off