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CCP pushing the euro on non EU countries in eve-store?
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Mushroom Mistress
Mushroom Cult
#1 - 2013-05-14 16:37:45 UTC
CCP would you please explain to me as to why I am Being billed in Euro in the EvE-Store? I'm from Norway and we are not a member of the EU! somthing I happen to be very happy about for several reasons, most of them not being relevant to this discussion.

so CCP please answer me this:

-Why am I being forced to trade in this currency?
-Are the people of Iceland being treated in the same manner?
-What are your reason for doing this?
-Last but not least are you planning on doing this to plex and gametime? If you are, I am telling you right now I will certainly cancel two of my three active accounts that I have been paying for on a month to month fee for 3 years.

also for those not getting this, I loose money trading in euros instead of dollars, but since we are not a EU country I see no reason why I should not be able to choose what currency I want to trade in!

I do not know if any other non EU country is forced in the same manner, if you are, feel free to post in this tread.
Brujo Loco
Brujeria Teologica
#2 - 2013-05-14 16:41:25 UTC
Mushroom Mistress wrote:
CCP would you please explain to me as to why I am Being billed in Euro in the EvE-Store? I'm from Norway and we are not a member of the EU! somthing I happen to be very happy about for several reasons, most of them not being relevant to this discussion.

so CCP please answer me this:

-Why am I being forced to trade in this currency?
-Are the people of Iceland being treated in the same manner?
-What are your reason for doing this?
-Last but not least are you planning on doing this to plex and gametime? If you are, I am telling you right now I will certainly cancel two of my three active accounts that I have been paying for on a month to month fee for 3 years.

also for those not getting this, I loose money trading in euros instead of dollars, but since we are not a EU country I see no reason why I should not be able to choose what currency I want to trade in!

I do not know if any other non EU country is forced in the same manner, if you are, feel free to post in this tread.


I could help you pay your sub from the American continent if we reach an agreement that is beneficial to both of us, but I don´t know if CCP has any policy against it, thus I make it public for everyone to see

Inner Sayings of BrujoLoco: http://eve-files.com/sig/brujoloco
Tuttomenui II
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#3 - 2013-05-14 16:42:03 UTC
First World Problems, Best problems.
Tippia
Sunshine and Lollipops
#4 - 2013-05-14 16:44:51 UTC  |  Edited by: Tippia
Mushroom Mistress wrote:
CCP would you please explain to me as to why I am Being billed in Euro in the EvE-Store? I'm from Norway and we are not a member of the EU!
…but of the EEA and EFTA, which rather makes the Euro the default currency for transactions with companies operating in the region. Internal market — it's a wonderful thing. Blink
Thebriwan
LUX Uls Xystus
#5 - 2013-05-14 16:47:31 UTC
You really should contact the people at the store.

No one of the players in this forum can answer your question.
baltec1
Bat Country
Pandemic Horde
#6 - 2013-05-14 16:48:13 UTC  |  Edited by: baltec1
As a Brit, I feel kinda smug right now.

We got our currency added to the billing so we sh...

Damnit we also have to conform with funny moneySad
Mushroom Mistress
Mushroom Cult
#7 - 2013-05-14 17:13:13 UTC
!whelp

nevermind, I have the option to change currencies in the top right corner in the store.


Thank you ccp for not being duchebags like steam
Brujo Loco
Brujeria Teologica
#8 - 2013-05-14 17:28:07 UTC
Mushroom Mistress wrote:
!whelp

nevermind, I have the option to change currencies in the top right corner in the store.


Thank you ccp for not being duchebags like steam



My money laundering scheme involving Nordic Countries and Panama has been foiled ... AGAIN! X

Inner Sayings of BrujoLoco: http://eve-files.com/sig/brujoloco
Frostys Virpio
State War Academy
Caldari State
#9 - 2013-05-14 18:15:54 UTC
Mushroom Mistress wrote:
!whelp

nevermind, I have the option to change currencies in the top right corner in the store.


Thank you ccp for not being duchebags like steam



Are the charges on credit card in europe so high that it makes a difference? I buy stuff in USD all the time online while having only CAD accounts and I have yet to see any difference...
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
#10 - 2013-05-14 18:29:00 UTC
My 300 year old Native American friend refuses to use the Eve store as well because they do not accept seashells and river polished rocks as payment.

Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings?
Azami Nevinyrall
172.0.0.1
#11 - 2013-05-14 19:27:32 UTC
Frostys Virpio wrote:
Mushroom Mistress wrote:
!whelp

nevermind, I have the option to change currencies in the top right corner in the store.


Thank you ccp for not being duchebags like steam



Are the charges on credit card in europe so high that it makes a difference? I buy stuff in USD all the time online while having only CAD accounts and I have yet to see any difference...

That's because the Canadian and American dollars on par. Have been for a while now actually...

...
Frostys Virpio
State War Academy
Caldari State
#12 - 2013-05-14 19:30:23 UTC  |  Edited by: Frostys Virpio
Azami Nevinyrall wrote:
Frostys Virpio wrote:
Mushroom Mistress wrote:
!whelp

nevermind, I have the option to change currencies in the top right corner in the store.


Thank you ccp for not being duchebags like steam



Are the charges on credit card in europe so high that it makes a difference? I buy stuff in USD all the time online while having only CAD accounts and I have yet to see any difference...

That's because the Canadian and American dollars on par. Have been for a while now actually...


If it was not the case, buying a plex in CAD would cost more or less depending on wich currency is higher. You pay the exact same value unless your bank is screwing you over with extra fees. If not, i'd be buying plex for 20 zimbabwe dollars...
Anyura
Imperial Academy
Amarr Empire
#13 - 2013-05-14 19:33:04 UTC  |  Edited by: ISD Ezwal
Tuttomenui II wrote:
First World Problems, Best problems.


You know the interesting thing about First World Problems? They're still *problems* *Snip* Please refrain from personal attacks. ISD Ezwal
Kult Altol
The Safe Space
#14 - 2013-05-14 19:37:18 UTC
Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:
My 300 year old Native American friend refuses to use the Eve store as well because they do not accept seashells and river polished rocks as payment.


My 10000 year old cave man friend is offended they don't take fire and clubs as payment.

[u]Can't wait untill when Eve online is Freemium.[/u] WiS only 10$, SP booster for one month 15$, DPS Boost 2$, EHP Boost 2$ Real money trading hub! Cosmeitic ship skins 15$ --> If you don't [u]pay **[/u]for a product, you ARE the [u]**product[/u].

Frostys Virpio
State War Academy
Caldari State
#15 - 2013-05-14 19:39:33 UTC
Kult Altol wrote:
Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:
My 300 year old Native American friend refuses to use the Eve store as well because they do not accept seashells and river polished rocks as payment.


My 10000 year old cave man friend is offended they don't take fire and clubs as payment.


I'd agree to paying a club for a plex but FIRE over it??? Thats overpaying man!
Joxxy
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#16 - 2013-05-14 20:59:15 UTC
Please Sir, step away from fathers credit card.
CrazySpaceHobo
Haddock's Legitimate Trading
Imurukka Conglomerate
#17 - 2013-05-14 21:07:15 UTC
Is this even a problem?

Do you have huge bank fees on paying for things in different currencies or something?

Might be time to try a different bank if you are.
Mushroom Mistress
Mushroom Cult
#18 - 2013-05-14 21:34:46 UTC
CrazySpaceHobo wrote:
Is this even a problem?

Do you have huge bank fees on paying for things in different currencies or something?

Might be time to try a different bank if you are.



one dollar costs about 6.5 norwegian kroner
one euro costs about 8.5 norwegian kroner

thats about 20-25% difference in price for me, so basically its just that I wanna buy in the currency that is lowest compared to my currency.

also thank you america for dumping the value of your dollar, 10 years ago 1$ cost 9.5 NOK also I hope your currency takes yet another dive so I can buy cheap **** from the internettz \o/
Setaceous
Nexus Prima
#19 - 2013-05-14 21:50:42 UTC
I think people from Aus/NZ would like to pay in US currency right now as wellSad
M'ktakh
Republic University
Minmatar Republic
#20 - 2013-05-14 21:59:20 UTC
Mushroom Mistress wrote:
CrazySpaceHobo wrote:
Is this even a problem?

Do you have huge bank fees on paying for things in different currencies or something?

Might be time to try a different bank if you are.



one dollar costs about 6.5 norwegian kroner
one euro costs about 8.5 norwegian kroner

thats about 20-25% difference in price for me, so basically its just that I wanna buy in the currency that is lowest compared to my currency.

also thank you america for dumping the value of your dollar, 10 years ago 1$ cost 9.5 NOK also I hope your currency takes yet another dive so I can buy cheap **** from the internettz \o/


One euro is 7.5 NOK at DNB. And really, a month is what, 15 euro? That a Big Mac menu. The difference in price wont get you a coffee at a 7-11.
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