@Anonymous wrote:
It was a no-go. We will try again after his first statement.
Well darn. 
Do give it another try after the first statement... you're actually the first person I've read where this didn't work, but for the others the card wasn't brand-new. I admit I'm curious why that would make a difference anyway, but stranger things have happened.
If you get it to work later be sure to let us know! 