I think I've read in the past where they give you a bit of leeway where if it's as you said that it was minutes after the due date, then it won't be considered as you were not subscribed. The question was asked on a previous event/sub give away and that is what one of the mods/admins told the person. Like I said, can not remember which one, think it was for the first of the HK-55 stuff.