METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INTERNET-BASED SELLING

摘要

A method of selling a service or product by vending a data carrier in a retail outlet. The data carrier carries an activation code which is authenticated via an Internet based connection at which point goods and/or services defined by the activation code and/or defined by the Internet based connection are supplied. The data carrier may be sold in a container such as a box which may also contain additional materials related to the goods and/or services which are sold following authentication.