Some of you may have noticed that back in December we integrated Verified By Visa and Mastercard Secure into our checkout process.  I want to briefly explain what Verified By Visa is.  The information below is pretty much the same for Mastercard Secure.

During our checkout process, you will be able to sign up for Verified By Visa.  Signing up takes a minute and when you do it, you choose a password.  Whenever you shop on our site, you will be prompted for this password during checkout.  Your Verified By Visa password works on all websites that use Verified By Visa, such as futureshop.ca.  This means that if you have already signed up for it on another website, you won't have to do it again on ours.  This really helps to protect against unauthorized use of your Visa card.

What is Verified By Visa?

Verified By Visa is a global Visa program designed to help make shopping online even more secure for cardholders by protecting against unauthorized use of your Visa card.

How does Verified By Visa work?

When you sign up for Verified By Visa, you choose a personal password.  This password is then used by your card issuer to confirm your authenticity during the checkout process when shopping online.

How much does Verified By Visa cost to use?

Nothing.  Verified By Visa is absolutely free for Visa cardholders.

Do I need a new card to use Verified By Visa?

No.  Verified By Visa works with your existing personal card.  (Corporate and business cards are excluded.)

How do I sign up for Verified By Visa?

1. You can sign up for Verified By Visa during theblackmarkers.com checkout process or

2. Visit your card issuer's website and sign up there 

Hip hop culture has been a big part of my life for the past 15+ years, so it was only natural that I would support a 2 vs 2 B-boy / B-girl battle hosted by Kill Beats.  This event is totally free, so whether your into break dancing or not, come check it out.  It's quite enjoyable and interesting to watch even if you have no clue what's going on.

For those of you that already plan to attend the event, make sure to bring your camera.  We are holding a "best photo" contest.  All you have to do is send us your photos [no more than 5] to contest.blackmarkers [at] gmail.com.  We will be giving out a $50 prize pack in addition to posting the photos on our website.

Please read carefully to make sure your order is eligible for our free t-shirt promotion.  It's pretty straightforward... 

You will receive a free t-shirt of your choice when you spend $150 or more on regular priced items.  Regular priced items are in the mens and women's sections, not the clearance sections.  You may purchase clearance items on the same order, but they do not count towards the amount that makes it eligible for a free t-shirt.

During checkout, please let us know which t-shirt you would like in the order notes.  You may choose any t-shirt we have in stock, so you have a lot of choices.  Make sure to include the brand name, style name, color and size you would like.