So, I recently won a game, but the GA creator says he doesn't have a device that can use the mobile authenticator so it's on hold for 15 days.

That doesn't seem right to me. I seem to recall that if you send it directly, or via email rather than trading, that there is no hold.

Any advice?

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So he created a GA for a game that he did not actually possess a copy of. Can't help but feel that this is somehow against the rules, even though it probably is not. Though people do buy directly from the Steam Store after their GAs end, but I feel like that's a different story from trading for it.

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Nope, you don't need to have the game in your possession when you make the giveaway.

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Ah, I see. Thanks for clarifying that. I don't have any doubt in my mind that OP's giver will uphold the giveaway. And mobile authentication needs to not be a mandatory thing for trading.

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just wait and ask questions after 7 days.. no need to stress, its just a game you are getting for free. if he wont give it, that will be another story.

btw you can gift a game without the mobile authenticator if im right.

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He tried to trade it to me already... so he does have the game. Maybe he wasn't aware you can send it other ways without the hold. So, I declined the trade and sent him a chat explaining how to do it. I will also put my message on the GA so there is a record of it.

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you can buy and send the gifts via email without issues. maybe he doesn't know that.

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Yeah, that's the way I've always done it, but I've had an authenticator for quite some time, so thought I'd ask here. I figured someone else who didn't have one could let me know if I'm missing something.

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i don't have it till next week (had to change it) and i can send gifts via email. :3

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Sweet. Thanks, Mullins. Hopefully he gets my message and tries it another way. I was kind and friendly in my response, so I hope he doesn't take offense. :)

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i waited 2 hours for my gift, where is it???

friendly :3

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LMFAO. You know I'm not like that. :D

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Closed 8 years ago by MatrixRaven.