Oh and, sure people could possible photshop, color copy it, but we would have a big headt start on this
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Oh and, sure people could possible photshop, color copy it, but we would have a big headt start on this
I think I have to agree...the only way to make sure the parts get to only those who actually HAVE a sidewinder is to have them send it to you. That is such a lousy thing to happen. I'm sorry.
That's brilliant... and it will ONLY be from people that I don't know, so MOST will ship quickly.
I may use that instead of photographic proof!
oh man, that bites...there's always gonna be some @$$hat around that has to ruin it for everyone else 
they need to be hung upside down with fish hooks, from their 'junk'...then have their eyelids, fingernails and toenails peeled away with a branding iron-hot set of rusty vice grips sorry, I can think of a zillion other punishments worse than this 
they need to be hung upside down with fish hooks, from their 'junk'...then have their eyelids, fingernails and toenails peeled away with a branding iron-hot set of rusty vice grips sorry, I can think of a zillion other punishments worse than this
By the way, anybody that actually wants to send it back for repair is welcome to do that.
That's great actually. Works for everyone on the board or not.
Edit: Board lag, good idea Ian.
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LOL
I do too!
But I'm still more comfortable sending mine in to the Zenpital for "proper handling"
I might sound stupid, but is this a replacement of that little plastic peice with the spring in it? What if they just send that pice and you swap it out? Instead of the entire SW?
The tube insert sounds pretty good. It would take quite a bit of effort to mass fake it. It would also be difficult to exact match the full graphic and paper used. If you do use photographic proof, there are image checkers that can give you a good idea if an image has been manipulated should there be a questionable submission.
Have people submit a picture including the SW and serial number. Track the serials and ensure you don't issue two kits to one number.
Ideally have them submit the 'order' and hold all orders for a week to ensure no duplication. If there is a 'problem' serial, ask both submitters to jump on a skype video call with you and show you the device real time.
Pain in the ..., but.... it would work.
Other option: Put a $100 price tag on the kits. Validate the card but don't run the charge. Have them submit a picture of their device, serial number, and installed kit before you pull the charge out of your processing batch. Let the 'thieves' pay you $100 each if they really want to.
By the way. I was the person who wanted to get one like 5 min into VC and you didn't have the ability to take a card yet. So I bugged you a few times (3,4,5 lol) through out the day. You told someone to get "this patient person a sidewinder" lol. I could tell if you were being sarcastic not.
I actually think that other than sending back the SW, this is the best idea....unfortunately, pictures of someone w/ the SW (anyone can photoshop or steal someone else's photo) or Ian's idea sending inserts back, you'll find someone with the ingenuity to 'make' their own and weasle into getting something they aren't supposed to have 8-o... I always say, safety first, and that would be if they want the upgrade, send in the unit...really, that's a small price to pay (even it it IS a pain) for everyone that needs or wants it done...especially for those ya don't know...
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I've got to say... I don't think zen wants to be inspecting photos for photoshop. Pains in the ... will still be pains in the ....
Best recommendation I've got is tie real name to forum name to serial number for everyone that you DO know. Require photos of serial number from everyone you do NOT know. Odds are overwhelmingly good that if they don't have a real device in hand that they're going to guess, and their guess will almost certainly be both a bad photoshop AND overlap a genuine submission.
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