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The '''NC Mall''' is a [[Neopets (website)|Neopets]] feature released into open beta on July 3, 2007, and officially launched . Its located in [[Neopia Central]]. It's operated by a Green [[Scorchio]]. | The '''NC Mall''' is a [[Neopets (website)|Neopets]] feature released into open beta on July 3, 2007, and officially launched . Its located in [[Neopia Central]]. It's operated by a Green [[Scorchio]]. | ||
Using this special online shop, users could spend real life [[Wikipedia:Dollar|dollars]] to buy ''Neocash'' (''NC'' for short). Users transfer money through [[Wikipedia:Paypal|Paypal]]. All items bought from the NC Mall had an expiration date of 180 days (90 during Beta), yet an update occurred on December 14, 2007, in which the majority of items no longer have a expiration date. | Using this special online shop, users could spend real life [[Wikipedia:Dollar|dollars]] to buy ''Neocash'' (''NC'' for short). Users transfer money through [[Wikipedia:Paypal|Paypal]]. All items bought from the NC Mall had an expiration date of 180 days (90 during Beta), yet an update occurred on December 14, 2007, in which the majority of items no longer have a expiration date. There's also a [[Petpet Park NC Mall]] in [[Petpet Park]]. | ||
==Neocash== | ==Neocash== |
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The NC Mall is a Neopets feature released into open beta on July 3, 2007, and officially launched . Its located in Neopia Central. It's operated by a Green Scorchio.
Using this special online shop, users could spend real life dollars to buy Neocash (NC for short). Users transfer money through Paypal. All items bought from the NC Mall had an expiration date of 180 days (90 during Beta), yet an update occurred on December 14, 2007, in which the majority of items no longer have a expiration date. There's also a Petpet Park NC Mall in Petpet Park.
Neocash
- NeoCash is the system of virtual currency accepted by the NC mall. NeoCash can be obtained through PayPal, or by NeoCash cards. (see below) There has been controversy about spending real money over Neopoints, but The Neopets Team insists this is purely an extra feature, not necessary to use the Neopets website. Every $1 equals 100 NeoCash. You can win neocash from the Qasalan Expellibox.
As of 2008, 150 NC from the NC Mall can be collected free when they register.
Neocash Card
On October 17, 2007, the Neocash Card began their circulation in Target stores. The cards were sold for $10 or $25, each giving their respective amounts and eight different designs. For every Neocash card redeemed, a virtual item is given which couldn't be received anywhere else, and with all $25 cards an additional 150 NC was given when redeemed. In the United States, Neocash Cards can also be purchased at 7-Eleven, CVS Pharmacy, and selected Walmart stores.
NC Card Price $10 $25 NC Payout 1000 NC 2500 NC Designs
List of items to buy
The following is a list of all the items sold at the NC Mall, accompanied by a price and date in which they were released.
Accessories
July ?, 2007
July 17, 2007
August ?, 2007
August 21, 2007
August 28, 2007
September 28, 2007
October 6, 2007
October 27, 2007
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October 30, 2007
November 6, 2007
November 9, 2007
November 14, 2007
November 21, 2007
November 27, 2007
December 4, 2007
December 20, 2007
January 12, 2008
January 18, 2008
January 23, 2008
January 31, 2008
February 2, 2008
February 5, 2008
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Clothing/Shoes
July ?, 2007
July 17, 2007
August 8, 2007
September 7, 2007
September 15, 2007
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September 21, 2007
September 28, 2007
October 18, 2007
November 21, 2007
November 29, 2007
December 21, 2007
February 14, 2008
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Backgrounds
All backgrounds are animated, and worth 200 NC.
July ?, 2007
August ?, 2007
August 8, 2007
August 18, 2007
August 21, 2007
August 24, 2007
August 31, 2007
September 6, 2007
September 7, 2007
September 11, 2007
September 14, 2007
September 20, 2007
September 25, 2007
October 6, 2007
October 13, 2007
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October 18, 2007
October 19, 2007 October 26, 2007
October 30, 2007
November 6, 2007
November 14, 2007
November 20, 2007
November 29, 2007
November 30, 2007
December 10, 2007
December 16, 2007
December 28, 2007
December 29, 2007
January 8, 2008
January 12, 2008
January 18, 2008
January 19, 2008
January 25, 2008
January 29, 2008
February 2, 2008
February 14, 2008
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Trinkets
July ?, 2007
August ?, 2007
August 11, 2007
August 14, 2007
August 18, 2007
August 21, 2007
August 24, 2007
August 28, 2007
August 31, 2007
September 5, 2007
September 7, 2007
September 12, 2007
September 13, 2007
September 15, 2007
September 18, 2007
September 19, 2007
September 20, 2007
October 4, 2007
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October 10, 2007
October 18, 2007
October 25, 2007
October 27, 2007
October 30, 2007
November 2, 2007
November 8, 2007
November ?, 2007
November 27, 2007
December 4, 2007
December 10, 2006
December 14, 2007
December 16, 2007
December 19, 2007
December 28, 2007
January 4, 2008
January 8, 2008
January 12, 2008
January 19, 2008
January 23, 2008
January 31, 2008
February 8, 2008
February 14, 2008
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Superpacks
July ?, 2007
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September 26, 2007
November 21, 2007
December 21, 2007
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Speciality
Items under this category fall under different rules than the rest of the items in the NC Mall. The "snacks" only last for 90 days in the users inventory before disappearing, and can only be used/eaten once. The Shenkuu River Rush Winged Talisman last for 180 days, but is not a wearable clothing item.
July ?, 2007
September 20, 2007
September 26, 2007
October 3, 2007
October 5, 2007
October 12, 2007
October 19, 2007
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November 2, 2007
November 9, 2007
November ?, 2007
December 14, 2007
December 28, 2007
January 4, 2008
January 12, 2008
January 25, 2008
February 8, 2008
February 14, 2008
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On October 12, 2007, a Halloween themed store was opened for the month of October. Inside were all items which had a Halloween theme to them, which became "sold out" the beginning of November.
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On November ?, 2007, Faerie Shoppe opened, selling faerie related items.
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On November 21, 2007, the Games Master Challenge returned, and a specialty shop for related items was opened till November 27 (some of which were exclusive just in the shop and not others within the NC Mall).
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A Holiday store opened on December 13, 2007, believed to sell Christmas themed items through December.
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December 19, 2007
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A Thought Bubble store opened on January 8, 2008.
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January 31, 2008
February 7, 2008
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A Music and Sounds store opened on January 18, 2008.
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February 7, 2008
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A Virtupets store opened on January 31, 2008, in conjunction with the release of The Return of Dr. Sloth.
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January 31, 2008
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A 'Valentine Shop opened on February 7, 2008, and is believed to close on 19th after Valentine's Day.
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February 8, 2008
February 14, 2008
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There are certain items that can only obtained through the purchase of a Mystery Capsule. However, finding one of these limited edition items in a capsule is a matter of chance.
Blue Capsule
Green Capsule
Red Capsule
Faerie Doll Mystery Capsule
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Faerie Mystery Capsule
Halloween Mystery Capsule
Holiday Mystery Capsule
Winged Mystery Capsule
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Controversy
Many users disliked the idea of paying real money for items that expire in 180 days. The Neoboard subject NC mall is often full of people protesting this idea stating it breaks the promise that Neopets will be a free site.
- Neocash, gained directly from neocards expires in about a year. The expired neocash is replace with random items of equal value. 'NC' Items DO NOT EXPIRE.
Trivia
- During the official opening of the NC Mall, the image link in Neopia Central had animated flood lights and a giant float of the Green Scorchio as a large line strung out from the shops entrance.
- The most expensive item to buy from the NC Mall is the Down With NC Flag, pricing at 5000 NC points, while the cheapest is I Heart NC Flag, priced at 25 NC. This is an obvious joke on the part of The Neopets Team, requiring users who want to proclaim their dislike of the NC Mall to buy the most expensive item.
- Category and images descriptions were added to the item categories on September 15, 2007, in order to better explain their content to users.
- On September 18, 2007, the NC Mall became available to English users in Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom and other countries.
- A special giveaway for Neocash Cards began on October 17, 2007.
External links
- NC Mall - Main
- Neopets FAQ - NC Mall
- Neocash Card Info
- Selected Fansites: Sunnyneo - NC Mall Beta
- Selected Petpages: sarika_ambrielle