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if the code was redeemed in origin that can make the code invalid you'll need to contact CS if that happened the code should be redeemed in your the sims 3 account
guide to worlds and how to redeem your codes in your the sims 3 account
http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-3/Guide-Sims-3-Store-Worlds/m-p/1589911/highlight/true#M155145
if in the event you need to contact CS
1.https://help.ea.com/en/contact-us/
2.Click on the orange NEXT button
3.Select a platform
4.Click on the orange NEXT button
5.Select a topic and describe your problem in a few words
6.Click on the orange NEXT button
7.Click Chat Now to chat with a Game Advisor
guide on how to contact CS
http://answers.ea.com/t5/Beta-Archive/How-to-contact-a-Game-Advisor-using-the-new-EA-Help-page/td-p/2161281