[Jeff9266]

Thanks Solaris - I didn't register there and only saw a couple of payment options. I ended up registering over at MP3fiesta and was able to use my cc to set up an account.

Jeff

[btw]

Originally Posted by Jeff9266

is the e-gold option the way to pay by credit card?

Argh. I thought that. The horror!

First I signed up to an e-gold account, no problem, although there was a whiff of "signed in blood" about the procedure. Then it dawned on me that I needed to sign up somewhere else to put money into the account. Most of the alternatives they offered wanted bank transfers, but I found one which accepted credit card payment. So I signed up to them, only to discover they wanted me to fax them copies of my drivers license or passport before they would process my card. Since I have neither -- I don't drive and have never been further from England than France -- I'm a tad stuffed.

Oops, slipping into old, bad habits there... that was almost a rant.

Condensed version: beware e-gold, there be dragons.

[staggy]

Originally Posted by solaris

Hi cocofluffy.

You can always log into their sister site Mp3 Music Download - GoldenMp3.RU and use all their payment options.

Your username and password will be the same as it is on Mp3 Music Download - MusicMp3.RU

solaris

I've just tried this but my musicmp3.ru password was not recognised by goldenmp3.ru

Having said that I think the option to pay by credit card is back on musicmp3.ru

It's certainly not disabled on the payment methods screen any more. I tried to add $30 and got an on screen message (and an email) saying they were going to check my details and credit my account. This is despite the fact that I already had an account (balance was about $10 so I was keen to refill it a bit)

Heres the email


*IMPORTANT NOTICE*
Thank you and welcome to MUSICMP3
We have received your application for membership to our MP3 site.
In order to prevent fraud, we will not manually review your information before taking payment from your card. You may be contacted on the phone number you have provided in order to confirm your identity.
This process normally takes place very quickly, but occasionally when many people are signing up at the same time, this could take a short while.
Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive a confirmation by email, including a confirmation of the amount charged against your credit card.
Please do not hesitate to contact us in the event you have any questions - risk@musicmp3.ru
We hope you enjoy many hours of listening to our great tunes.

MusicMP3

Also odd in that I did not supply them with a phone number to contact me (though I might have when I initially signed up but this was a couple of years agao so I can't remember but I somehow doubt it cos I'm more wary at giving my phone number out than I am with credit card details... stupid I know). How are they going to phone me to confirm anything?

Will keep you posted on any developments

[solaris]

Originally Posted by staggy

I've just tried this but my musicmp3.ru password was not recognised by goldenmp3.ru

Having said that I think the option to pay by credit card is back on musicmp3.ru

It's certainly not disabled on the payment methods screen any more. I tried to add $30 and got an on screen message (and an email) saying they were going to check my details and credit my account. This is despite the fact that I already had an account (balance was about $10 so I was keen to refill it a bit)

Heres the email


*IMPORTANT NOTICE*
Thank you and welcome to MUSICMP3
We have received your application for membership to our MP3 site.
In order to prevent fraud, we will not manually review your information before taking payment from your card. You may be contacted on the phone number you have provided in order to confirm your identity.
This process normally takes place very quickly, but occasionally when many people are signing up at the same time, this could take a short while.
Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive a confirmation by email, including a confirmation of the amount charged against your credit card.
Please do not hesitate to contact us in the event you have any questions - risk@musicmp3.ru
We hope you enjoy many hours of listening to our great tunes.

MusicMP3

Also odd in that I did not supply them with a phone number to contact me (though I might have when I initially signed up but this was a couple of years agao so I can't remember but I somehow doubt it cos I'm more wary at giving my phone number out than I am with credit card details... stupid I know). How are they going to phone me to confirm anything?

Will keep you posted on any developments

Up until recently it was like stated - but you're absolutely right about both observations. Credit card payment is back on MusicMP3 and you can no longer use the same username/password to log into the two sites.

Thank you for updating us

[staggy]

Originally Posted by staggy

I've just tried this but my musicmp3.ru password was not recognised by goldenmp3.ru

Having said that I think the option to pay by credit card is back on musicmp3.ru

It's certainly not disabled on the payment methods screen any more. I tried to add $30 and got an on screen message (and an email) saying they were going to check my details and credit my account. This is despite the fact that I already had an account (balance was about $10 so I was keen to refill it a bit)

Heres the email


*IMPORTANT NOTICE*
Thank you and welcome to MUSICMP3
We have received your application for membership to our MP3 site.
In order to prevent fraud, we will not manually review your information before taking payment from your card. You may be contacted on the phone number you have provided in order to confirm your identity.
This process normally takes place very quickly, but occasionally when many people are signing up at the same time, this could take a short while.
Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive a confirmation by email, including a confirmation of the amount charged against your credit card.
Please do not hesitate to contact us in the event you have any questions - risk@musicmp3.ru
We hope you enjoy many hours of listening to our great tunes.

MusicMP3

Also odd in that I did not supply them with a phone number to contact me (though I might have when I initially signed up but this was a couple of years agao so I can't remember but I somehow doubt it cos I'm more wary at giving my phone number out than I am with credit card details... stupid I know). How are they going to phone me to confirm anything?

Will keep you posted on any developments

5 minutes later and I login again - no credit added to balance - and the credit card payment facility is disabled again.

Oh dear.... should I be worried that I've now provided my credit card details to someone other than musicmp3.ru

[solaris]

Originally Posted by staggy

5 minutes later and I login again - no credit added to balance - and the credit card payment facility is disabled again.

Oh dear.... should I be worried that I've now provided my credit card details to someone other than musicmp3.ru

I still have the credit card option

[staggy]

Just tried again - credit card payments temporarily unavailable - still no top up on my balance.

Checked my credit card (online) - nothing appears to have been proceesed there (though that's not unusual - they take ages).

Was it a blip.... did I temporarily slip through the net... I suppose I'll just have to wait and see

[staggy]

Well.....

Eventually this all came to fruition (almost). Balance has been added to my account so I'm happy and can start downloading from musicmp3 again.

The ability to pay by credit card (as I did) still appears "temporarily unavailable" though.... maybe they're trying to get it going again but very selectively.