IMVU Credits Tutorial - Beginner

In previous post we learned how to use the shop in IMVU. To be able to actually buy anything you need credits. The credits are the virtual currency used in IMVU. Also abbreviated as IMVU Cr. There are multiple ways to purchase credits in IMVU. Only after you unlocked the Shop icon you will be able to handle the credits. Unlock the Credits Icon by clicking on it. When you want to purchase credits, this is where you need to go.

The Official Online Store is located here: http://nl.imvu.com/store/index/.

You can also buy credits from resellers which usually are cheaper from this website: http://imvucreditresellers.com/

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To avoid being victim of scammers visit this link: http://nl.imvu.com/catalog/modules.php?op=modload&name=phpbb2&file=viewtopic.php&t=332591

Purchasing Credits

In the image below is where you can purchase credits straight from the IMVU client.

And this is how it looks when you want to buy from IMVU.com webpage.

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You cannot send as gift or even buy through PayPal the so called Access Pass (AP). VIP, however, can be sent as gift to other persons.

Earning Credits

If you don't feel ready to pay real money for the credits you have the option of earning credits for free. This is a cool option that is usually not found in these type of games. See the image below to view where exactly you can to this.

If you are not sure where to go here is a link to the free credits page: http://nl.imvu.com/earn/index/

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The offers that you will have to complete are not distributed by IMVU Corporation. If you have any questions you need to contact these companies that are actually providing the offers through IMVU.
Unfortunately, you cannot send as gift any of these credits that you are earning via Earn Credits portal.

Now you are all set-up to be able and buy any items you want from the vast IMVU shop. Don't rush it up! Everybody will see and make a first opinion of you based on your avatar. It is important to take your time in creating a genuine one.

Finally, you are even closer of becoming a true player. Learning how to deal with credits is very important as it is game's currency and is what makes the game running.