rec.autos.simulators

Actually I already plonked down my money
but there confirmation email gives you 48 hours
to apply for a refund(done)
It only takes a second to take you money but 21 days to give it back.
Its not the game developers that pissed me off,but the deal the put together
with trymedia.
Here is the text of there confirmation email.

Tim Y

Thank you for your purchase of rFactor.
You have purchased an *electronic* copy and now have FULL access
to the product. No CD-ROM will be shipped since it is not required.

The license you have purchased is only valid for your computer. In the
event of a license loss, a change in your computer's configuration or if
you wish to install the software on additional computers, you will have
to RENEW your license by providing us with your:

ACTIVATION CODE: ##&^&*^((^%*I%&^$$%&^(

You have the right to acquire 3 RENEWALS without charge.

To renew your license, simply you must reinstall the original program
you were using. You can always get a free download here:
http://www.racesimcentral.net/

Your purchase information appears below.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
            Order No:                 Date: 2005/09/04 15:03:06

          Charged To: Tim Y

                      --, CA

 Description                                                          Price
------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
  rFactor                                                         CA $47.99

                                        SUBTOTAL                  CA $47.99
                                             TAX                   CA $0.00

                                   TOTAL CHARGED                  CA $47.99
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

CUSTOMER SUPPORT:
For questions and help, visit our online Customer Support Center:
http://www.racesimcentral.net/

48-HOUR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE:
Your satisfaction is our top priority. If we are unable to resolve a problem
or if you are not completely satisfied with your product, we are pleased to
provide you with a refund if your request is received within 48 hours of
purchase. To request a refund, visit our Customer Support Center.

Mitch

If you're doing that many, perhaps a drive image program would be a
better purchase than rFactor.

Don't get me wrong, a good cleansing of the HD is a GOOD thing, IMO and
I do it as well. But only after 12-15 months if use, if I'd have to
guess.

It does sound like they give you3 reinstalls on the original code and
then you ask for more, similar to WindowsXP if your hardware changes
significantly enough to confuse the authentification software.

..."the cheque is in the mail..."

The list is too long,
-peter

I don't remember asking advice on how often I should
change my OS.Did you ever think that I was exaggerating to drive
home the 3 strikes rule?

What was I thinking,I should have scouered the forums rather than
rely on the vender themselfes to give me the proper information.
As far as money back guarantees go,it has no bearing on the 3
strike rule.

Tim Y

but there is no 3 stikes rule.  Its not much different to lfs.  they allot
you X amount of keys for the month, then automatically start you from 1 at
the end of the month.  all rFactor is doing, is that you have to send an
email to get 3 more.  if you regularly reformat the hdd, and know you've
used your 3 keys, email ahead of time.  (the forums at rsc will tell you
where to send the email) very simple process and painless.

cheers
steve

 "Ppl. tend to accept
 statements on their own merit"

You mean Like this one:

"You have the right to acquire 3 RENEWALS without charge"

which is the heart of the post.

Tim Y  aka  ***stick

-Larry

All  of these references to posts in RSC are starting to annoy me.

We need to start posting info HERE!

It's why I come HERE

I have no desires to go to a web-based BBS when we have speed HERE

-Larry

    The problem with 'here' is that nothing is static.  Many users have
newsreader accounts that dump the headers after three days.  This IS a
great place for knowledge and info,  I've come running here many times to
fix my own snafus.  But it cannot serve as a long term depository of
information.  
   Searching Google Groups can help in this respect, but if you don't know
the topic or properly understand the problem, GG may not find too much.
RSC is a gem.  Yes I am a big poster there, but I'm not trying get brownie
points by defending it.   Merely that the two places can and SHOULD be
available for OUR benefit.

dave henrie