Ok, if I remember correctly, the verification of first time buyers has nothing to do with 9-11. It's the result of people using stolen credit card numbers to purchase products in the marketplace. Personally, I think more places should adopt this sort of procedure. Then maybe I wouldn't still be trying to figure out who the heck ordered Giants tickets on MY credit card (I'd cut my card in half before I'd pay for Giants tickets - Go A's! Yankees Suck!) GRIN Kate