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Bolster ~ Not using a VPN with my computer.

Bolster wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:19 am

nerdlock wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:10 am

"User is switching their IP address. IP address recently engaged in suspicious behavior. We could not verify your information or something in your information has been found to be associated with fraud. Please try again. If you are using a VPN, try turning it off to try again or contact us."

Looks like I'm stuck here and I guess I'll be missing out on this. Sigh

What the heck does this ^ mean?

Spyderco uses a service to prevent fraud. It appears nerdlocks IP is on a list somewhere, unfortunately. Some VPN services have lots of IP numbers that are on these lists, some ISPs as well.

Since the return, each order seems to include an increase in stress.
MT 28, went well for me. Maybe time has altered my memory, but I don't remember any delays or making much of a premeditated effort.
MT 31, I blew it and wasn't near a computer, so I missed out.
MT 29, there was some delay and I was nervous from reading some of the issues that others had shared here, but I was able to get it.
MT 30, I signed in 15 minutes early, and started refreshing the page as the time got closer. The first refresh at the release time showed Out of Stock, quicker than Non-Resident Idaho Elk Tags. Then it changed, with the drop down and Add to Cart button. It wouldn't add them because the response time was too slow. I tried again and I was able to do it, but it took a while for each step in the check out process to move forward. I was sweating it, but I was able to get through and I have received the order confirmation email.
I hope you all had similar luck. If not, I feel for you and understand your frustration. On the other hand, I believe more people showing interest in the Mule Team will provide incentive to keep it around and active.

Bolster wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:23 am

Were you using VPN, Nerdlock?

PS: I also used the "same everything" as last time, and this time I had to resubmit phone number x3, it was saying my phone number was invalid.

I had a similar experience. It happened with my credit card number. The site said it wasn't a valid number the first time, but the second time it went through. Weird.

Mine showed limit 2 per household, but I only grabbed one..being so limited I wanted to leave some on the table for others..according to something Sal said this may be the last one we have to fight over. Mules will be produced in larger batches. I signed on right when it started and it took about 6 min to get completely checked out even logged in ahead of time and all my info saved.

Burton Knut wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:24 am

Missed another one, this sucks. I thought it was supposed to be a limit of one per??

I'm pretty sure it's a typo. I hope! Should have only been one and this should be the last run with the smaller numbers, since Sal said they would increase the quantities.

Congrats to all the lucky ones who got one! I'm not as bummed as I would have thought I would be with this one since I already have the Z-Wear Shaman and a bunch of Cru-Wear Spydercos. I hope I can get my IP address fixed or something, this is the first time I have ever been flagged like this. Looking forward to future Mule drops.

nerdlock wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:33 am

Congrats to all the lucky ones who got one! I'm not as bummed as I would have thought I would be with this one since I already have the Z-Wear Shaman and a bunch of Cru-Wear Spydercos. I hope I can get my IP address fixed or something, this is the first time I have ever been flagged like this. Looking forward to future Mule drops.

I'm sorry, Nerd. I was in your boat on the last drop...just couldn't make it work.

Stupid oil change!!!
I got busy taking care of responsibilities and completely forgot that these were dropping today!

At least I have other mules to keep me company until the next one comes along.

attila wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:37 am

Stupid oil change!!!
I got busy taking care of responsibilities and completely forgot that these were dropping today!

Hopefully this will teach you a lesson about being responsible, Attila. If you'd been ignoring your duties, your family, and your career (like I did), you might have had better luck getting a $50 knife.

Always just after midnight for me in Australia so no disturbances with oil changes or responsibility’s ………

standy99 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:45 am

Always just after midnight for me in Australia so no disturbances with oil changes or responsibility’s ………

Totally forgot you were in the future!

Oops, marked the wrong time on my calendar. I was wondering why it wasn't freezing at all this time. Congrats to all who got one.

Snagged one. Thank you, Spyderco.

nerdlock wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:33 am

Congrats to all the lucky ones who got one! I'm not as bummed as I would have thought I would be with this one since I already have the Z-Wear Shaman and a bunch of Cru-Wear Spydercos. I hope I can get my IP address fixed or something, this is the first time I have ever been flagged like this. Looking forward to future Mule drops.

I got one but had to use my phone, for some reason my desktop computer had the IP issue. I am excited for this one as it should be a great all around steel with some semi stainless properties.

Finally got one! Thought about trying for two so the boys would have one but decided to stick to one so as to leave one for others. Excited to finally have one coming.

Hey, everyone:
The limit was indeed two. I'm sorry for the typo in my original post.

Kristi

Ha. I knew I forgot something today. Oh well.

wow those went fast, how many were there?

Spyderco needs to upgrade their webservers, they cant handle much load. Just like the seconds sale the page kept crashing and very sluggish.

TazKristi wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 19, 2021 10:45 am

Hey, everyone:
The limit was indeed two. I'm sorry for the typo in my original post.

Kristi

My wife will thank you for the typo!