[dylan604]

How did they determine if you were physically within the US? How would using a VPN not provide the same ability?

[account42]

Does it matter? You can't expect people to set up a VPN just so they can give you money.

[fkyoureadthedoc]

Not that it's the case for B&N, but many sites block VPN. Reddit for example.

[account42]

There are always options that do work, some shadier than others though.