Nike's latest attempt at combating bots vol. Access codes

[rell826]

Nike will send out Access Codes to select customers, granting them exclusive access to select Nike products. Each code is unique to the individual, valid for a limited time and redeemable only once.

Nike reserves the right to use access codes on any product and won't announce selections publicly prior to use. Nike also reserves the right to deactivate access codes or ban users at any time.

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[h2]PROCESS[/h2]
Access Codes can be distributed in person or electronically. An accompanying link will take users to a product page where they can redeem the access code for purchase.

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[h2]QUESTIONS[/h2] [h3]HOW DO I GET AN ACCESS CODE?[/h3]
Nike Access Codes are given out to select customers, and codes are valid only for those customers.
 [h3]DOES AN ACCESS CODE GUARANTEE ME A PURCHASE?[/h3]
No. The Access Code gives you access, but it doesn't guarantee that you'll be able to buy the product.
 [h3]HOW LONG DOES AN ACCESS CODE REMAIN ACTIVE?[/h3]
Access Codes are assigned unique "live times" for each product. The communication containing the code will explicitly state how long the Access Code is valid. We recommend using Access Codes as soon as they're received, as supplies may be limited.
 [h3]HOW LONG CAN I LEAVE THE PRODUCT IN MY SHOPPING CART BEFORE PURCHASING?[/h3]
We recommend completing check-out as soon as possible to ensure that the product isn't removed from your cart.
 [h3]CAN AN ACCESS CODE BE USED MORE THAN ONCE?[/h3]
No. Access Codes can only be used once. Those assigned to specific product sizes are valid only for those sizes.
 [h3]WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY ACCESS CODE DOESN'T WORK?[/h3]
If it doesn't work, that means it's been entered incorrectly, already redeemed or expired. Access Codes can only be used once, so don't share codes with others. If you think your code has been entered correctly or hasn't already been used, please contact us.
 [h3]WHAT DOES A "DISABLED ACCESS CODE" MESSAGE MEAN?[/h3]
We may disable an Access Code if it doesn't unlock a product detail page (PDP) as intended, or if fraudulent activity is detected.
 [h3]ARE ACCESS CODES SIZE-SPECIFIC?[/h3]
Access Codes can be size-specific, in which case recipients can only purchase a product in the size associated with their unique Access Code.
 [h3]WHAT IF THE ACCESS CODE I RECEIVE ISN'T FOR MY SHOE SIZE?[/h3]
If you receive an Access Code for a different size than requested, please contact us. Due to limited sizes and availability, new Access Codes may not be available.
 [h3]I RECEIVED A MESSAGE SAYING THE PRODUCT WAS UNAVAILABLE BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN ADDED TO OTHER SHOPPING CARTS. DID I MISS OUT?[/h3]
If you receive this message, it means that all available units have been purchased or are currently in other users' shopping carts. Keep checking though, because users might not complete their purchase and products may become available.
 [h3]WHAT IF I RECEIVE A MESSAGE SAYING MY ACCESS CODE HAS ALREADY BEEN REDEEMED?[/h3]
This means that someone else has already used the code, or the recipient has tried to use someone else's code. Access Codes are not to be shared. If you think you're receiving this message in error, please contact us.
 [h3]WILL DISCOUNT AND PROMOTIONAL CODES WORK ON PURCHASES MADE WITH AN ACCESS CODE?[/h3]
Yes. Promotional codes such as free shipping can be redeemed at checkout on purchases made with an Access Code.

 

[blastercombo]

And that's why I don't buy shoes like I used to. The **** is all this??

 

[franco23x]

And that's why I don't buy shoes like I used to. The **** is all this??

They can make it so easy.

Release a video on instagram for the store for the RSVP code.

Make a damn video on youtube for the release of the shoes.

There you go Nike, gimme millions b.

 

[zero23]

Curious to see how to get access codes and how they'll implement them. I wonder if they'll do an RSVP type service and shoot people access codes. Give them specific times to shop like 8-8:15am window then 8:15-8:30 window etc etc so they can alleviate some server load on RD. Honestly seems like such a hassle to shoot out all these access codes to people if that's the way they're going to do it. 

 

[trueprada]

 

[Undefined]

They could just ask a question on the shoe page.

What color is the sky?

What time did this shoe release?

It could all be so simple 

 

[Humbled]

LOL

Jordan's? We off that

 

[rillo561]

Glad I don't even try anymore on NDC. Ya can keep this BS

 

[water]

Seems like to much work 

 

[yeezusdisciple]

LOL

Jordan's? We off that

Im sayin tho

 

[Renaldo Balkman]

LOL

Jordan's? We off that

THIS

 

[rocman23]

Lol wut? I'm not jumping through loops to purchase something that won't make me any money

 

[hypebeast5]

This just made my blood boil

 

[picasso swerve]

Atleast they are trying something. Dont agree with it...

What else can they do?

 

[airedweezy]

Lol ohhhh nike making harder ways for people to waste there money on. Nike is the only company that every year makes it harder to get products but yet see no loss for it gotta love the swoosh.

 

[sunshineblotters]

lol and what stops someone from making a bot where you type in the access code hours before release and the bot does everything for you?

 

[mwalker]

 my bot is useless, oh well serves me right and I STILL DIDNT COP ANYTHING LIMITED WITH IT, this gives me a better chance

 

[Undefined]

lol and what stops someone from making a bot where you type in the access code hours before release and the bot does everything for you?

Or if a bot can generate an access code. Then its back to square one.

 

[ray9421]

They should just do raffle codes like some stores do. These days, no bot equals no chances. We've all been there... 0:01 seconds after the link pops up on our screen, they're all gone.

 

[poorniko]

They should just do raffle codes like some stores do. These days, no bot equals no chances. We've all been there... 0:01 seconds after the link pops up on our screen, they're all gone.

then people will made a thousand accounts to enter the raffle, could end up just as bad |I

 

[brendasdeadbaby]

Too much work to buy shoes, I'm good.

 

[python]

Pass

 

[richiemcfly]

Curious to see how to get access codes and how they'll implement them. I wonder if they'll do an RSVP type service and shoot people access codes. Give them specific times to shop like 8-8:15am window then 8:15-8:30 window etc etc so they can alleviate some server load on RD. Honestly seems like such a hassle to shoot out all these access codes to people if that's the way they're going to do it. 

same

 

[servechilled81]

Too much work to buy shoes, I'm good.

 

[jordanxi45]

I really liked what Finishline did with this past Gamma XI release.

Announce that a limited shoe will be releasing in a month or so, have people enter the raffle (1 entry per person), raffle winners bring their ID and can pick up the shoe between 8am-10am on the selected date at their local NikeTown. If you do not have a NikeTown near you, you can enter into the Online raffle and they could do the same thing and just ship you the kicks.