GW2 Gem sale on Amazon - sold out in seconds on day 1

[virgindary.3592]

So I've been desperately waiting for the gem sale which should begin today but it seems like there are no codes available anymore?What the hell happened and how is that possible with a digital product? Really don't wanna spend 20 bucks for 1600 gems when there have been cards available in every tech store in the EU that gave you 2000 gems.

[Xarfai.8471]

Same here. It says "available now" when I proceed to checkout it says: "We're sorry. Some items became unavailable after you added them to your cart. In some cases, you can return to the product information page to try another seller."

Really disappointing. Next time anet shoult give the discount at the gemstore ...

[Inculpatus cedo.9234]

I just bought some (5 minutes ago). No issue whatsoever.

[Dithnir.4593]

Are those of you unable to buy outside US? You can't buy them outside of US.

[sandelius.3698]

Yes I'm in EU and I really really hope ANET is not offering discounts for US only.

[Zodi.8932]

@sandelius.3698 said:Yes I'm in EU and I really really hope ANET is not offering discounts for US only.

They are. And it’s not Anet. It’s Amazon. It’s an Amazon deal for Amazon America customers only.

[Linken.6345]

https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/discussion/comment/1442718#Comment_1442718

[Raizel.1839]

@sandelius.3698 said:Yes I'm in EU and I really really hope ANET is not offering discounts for US only.

Your hope shall be shattered, because they are.

[Zebulous.2934]

Can you use a Vpn to get around the US only restriction? US sales tax would be added to your order, and I don't know about currency conversion. Is there a reason this would not work, or is ill advised?

[Caldori.7251]

tried to buy 2 cards off store and said sold out 1035am PST