Quick question about TriCams. - GoFuckYourself.com

Sly_RJ · 10-29-2002, 11:54 AM

I wanted to check out the site and see exactly what was going on. Clicked the link, everything looks good, started reading through the terms at: http://www.ncharge.com/atc2.html and came across something that I didn't quite understand.

Here it is:
SUBSCRIPTION FEES: There is no subscription fee. There is a $1.00 (one US dollar) charge representing the Adult Verification Fee.

ADULT VERIFICATION FEE: A one-time $1.00 (one US dollar) fee will be charged for adult verification. By signing up for the site, you expressly understand that a $50.00 authorization will be made against your account. You further warrant and represent that you have been made fully aware of, and that you give your express consent willingly and knowingly for such authorization for said amount. The authorization amount is not charged, and the length of time your card issuer holds the authorization amount varies and is at the discretion of the card issuer.

So you get charged $1, fine. What's the $50 "authorization" and when does it get charged to my card? I don't understand. It says a one-time fee of $1, no subscription involved, and then I'm getting charged $50?

Has anyone actually joined TriCams to test it out?

BJ · 10-29-2002, 11:57 AM

an authorization is simply a verification of the availability of funds. Nothing is charged, but it does verify that if you do infact spend money on their site they'll be able to get at least 50 dollars from you.

An authorization simply allocates $50 to tricams.

pr0 · 10-29-2002, 11:58 AM

Puremeds summed it up

Sly_RJ · 10-29-2002, 11:58 AM

Ahh... ok, makes sense. Thanks for clearing that up.

BJ · 10-29-2002, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pr0
The 50$ charge is to see if you actually have enough credit to be able to use the premium features inside. It is taken off your card...just like a 50$ deposit at a hotel.

it is taken off, but not actually charged until you do something with it. A more intersting question would be how long they leave the authorization open for.

cool1g · 10-29-2002, 12:01 PM

As a general response to what an 'authorization' is, that is a block of credit being held on your credit card. so lets say you have a $1000 limit. if you signed up via TriCams, you'd pay the $1, and then $50 will be held aside for future charges. You don't get a bill for it, but your available credit would be lowered to $949 ($1000 - $1 - $50). This is the same thing that happens when you check into a hotel. They will block say $100 for incidentals. When you check out, they will then release the $100, less whatever you put on your bill. Now in regards to TriCams, I don't know how long they keep that authorization there....It may stay until you cancel your membership - kinda like when you set up a membership at a video store.

Flynn · 10-29-2002, 12:11 PM

The $50 is just to verify that funds are available. Because we pay per join (sign up here to get linking code) we need to make sure that the members we sign up are capable of buying our services. We don't actually process any charge on that pre-authorization. The length of time that the pre-auth is held open is dependant upon the bank which issued the credit card. It is usually released in 48 hours but some banks have held it longer. If a member complains we work with them to get their bank to release the pre-auth

Thanks
Errol

FATPad · 10-29-2002, 12:12 PM

Nevermind.

Fletch XXX · 10-29-2002, 01:46 PM

hahaha

they do that everytime you charge large amounts in clubs or bars.

They wanna make sure you have some room to spend youngin'

Flynn · 10-29-2002, 02:31 PM

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Originally posted by Fletch XXX
hahaha

They wanna make sure you have some room to spend youngin'

LOL

Aussie Rebel · 10-29-2002, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Flynn
The $50 is just to verify that funds are available. Because we pay per join (sign up here to get linking code) we need to make sure that the members we sign up are capable of buying our services. We don't actually process any charge on that pre-authorization. The length of time that the pre-auth is held open is dependant upon the bank which issued the credit card. It is usually released in 48 hours but some banks have held it longer. If a member complains we work with them to get their bank to release the pre-auth

Thanks
Errol

Hey Errol if I sign up for your program can I spam the fuck out of it like pimpdog?

DrGuile · 10-29-2002, 02:41 PM

if someone signups to your >free< site. pays the 1$ for "verification, but doesnt have the 50$ available, what will happen?

Do they still get access to the site?

Do the webmaster still get credit for the signup?

katiepants · 10-29-2002, 04:22 PM

Speaking of the Tricams signup..

Since they changed the signup page to stretch over 2 pages instead of just 1 my signups are considerably lower. Anyone else experienced this?

Flynn · 10-29-2002, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DrGuile
if someone signups to your >free< site. pays the 1$ for "verification, but doesnt have the 50$ available, what will happen?

Do they still get access to the site?

Do the webmaster still get credit for the signup?

If a surfer doesn't have the $50 available we cancel the transaction so we don't lose our ass.

Quote:

Originally posted by Aussie Rebel
Hey Errol if I sign up for your program can I spam the fuck out of it like pimpdog?

Our IP is too precious to get black holed. If a webmaster gets complaints we take care of the problem.

10-29-2002, 11:54 AM	#1
Sly_RJ Live Hard - Die Hard Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ready to leave... Posts: 17,042	Quick question about TriCams. I wanted to check out the site and see exactly what was going on. Clicked the link, everything looks good, started reading through the terms at: http://www.ncharge.com/atc2.html and came across something that I didn't quite understand. Here it is: SUBSCRIPTION FEES: There is no subscription fee. There is a $1.00 (one US dollar) charge representing the Adult Verification Fee. ADULT VERIFICATION FEE: A one-time $1.00 (one US dollar) fee will be charged for adult verification. By signing up for the site, you expressly understand that a $50.00 authorization will be made against your account. You further warrant and represent that you have been made fully aware of, and that you give your express consent willingly and knowingly for such authorization for said amount. The authorization amount is not charged, and the length of time your card issuer holds the authorization amount varies and is at the discretion of the card issuer. So you get charged $1, fine. What's the $50 "authorization" and when does it get charged to my card? I don't understand. It says a one-time fee of $1, no subscription involved, and then I'm getting charged $50? Has anyone actually joined TriCams to test it out? __________________ PHAT SERVERS - Quality dedicated hosting at a quality price! sly AT phatservers DOT com - 147479144

10-29-2002, 11:58 AM	#4
Sly_RJ Live Hard - Die Hard Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ready to leave... Posts: 17,042	Ahh... ok, makes sense. Thanks for clearing that up. __________________ PHAT SERVERS - Quality dedicated hosting at a quality price! sly AT phatservers DOT com - 147479144

10-29-2002, 12:11 PM	#7
Flynn pr0's goat screwed me Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,083	The $50 is just to verify that funds are available. Because we pay per join (sign up here to get linking code) we need to make sure that the members we sign up are capable of buying our services. We don't actually process any charge on that pre-authorization. The length of time that the pre-auth is held open is dependant upon the bank which issued the credit card. It is usually released in 48 hours but some banks have held it longer. If a member complains we work with them to get their bank to release the pre-auth Thanks Errol __________________ blah blah blah

10-29-2002, 12:12 PM	#8
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10-29-2002, 01:46 PM	#9
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10-29-2002, 11:57 AM	#2
BJ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: asia Posts: 5,590	an authorization is simply a verification of the availability of funds. Nothing is charged, but it does verify that if you do infact spend money on their site they'll be able to get at least 50 dollars from you. An authorization simply allocates $50 to tricams.

10-29-2002, 11:58 AM	#3
pr0 rockin tha trailerpark Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: ~Coastal~ Posts: 23,088	Puremeds summed it up

10-29-2002, 12:01 PM	#6
cool1g Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hollyweird adjacent Posts: 977	As a general response to what an 'authorization' is, that is a block of credit being held on your credit card. so lets say you have a $1000 limit. if you signed up via TriCams, you'd pay the $1, and then $50 will be held aside for future charges. You don't get a bill for it, but your available credit would be lowered to $949 ($1000 - $1 - $50). This is the same thing that happens when you check into a hotel. They will block say $100 for incidentals. When you check out, they will then release the $100, less whatever you put on your bill. Now in regards to TriCams, I don't know how long they keep that authorization there....It may stay until you cancel your membership - kinda like when you set up a membership at a video store.

10-29-2002, 02:41 PM	#12
DrGuile Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,025	if someone signups to your >free< site. pays the 1$ for "verification, but doesnt have the 50$ available, what will happen? Do they still get access to the site? Do the webmaster still get credit for the signup? __________________ LiveBucks / Privatefeeds - Giving you money since 1999 Up to 50% Commission! 25% Webmaster Referal Powered by Gamma

10-29-2002, 04:22 PM	#13
katiepants Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 214	Speaking of the Tricams signup.. Since they changed the signup page to stretch over 2 pages instead of just 1 my signups are considerably lower. Anyone else experienced this?