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May 29th, 2002, 09:40 PM
#1
Software on ebay
I just purchased some software on ebay. The price was 25% of what I found it anywhere else. I was concerned as to whether I was even going to receive it, but I got an email confirming the shipment.
Is the likelyhood of this being a copied version pretty good? Does this go on at ebay, unchecked?
I believe, I would have preferred the true boxed version with manual and no-problem-upgrades for the higher price.
I suppose I have learned a lesson. Others take heed. Saving a few bucks, probably isn't worth the hassels down the road.
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May 29th, 2002, 09:49 PM
#2
its possible-- ebay doesn't verify the goods sold so it comes down to the seller's reputation
you should always look at the reputation when buying things on on ebay (other people can give positive or negative feedback after doing business)
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May 30th, 2002, 12:57 AM
#3
I've bought from ebay for years, but never software.....however, to answer your question....if purchased software is from reputable dealers, who sell retail type software, you can buy the boxed versions and these usually come shrinkwrapped with all manuals....If I were going to buy software on ebay, this is the only way I would go
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May 30th, 2002, 02:55 AM
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Originally posted by rounder:
I just purchased some software on ebay. The price was 25% of what I found it anywhere else. I was concerned as to whether I was even going to receive it, but I got an email confirming the shipment.
Is the likelyhood of this being a copied version pretty good? Does this go on at ebay, unchecked?
I believe, I would have preferred the true boxed version with manual and no-problem-upgrades for the higher price.
I suppose I have learned a lesson. Others take heed. Saving a few bucks, probably isn't worth the hassels down the road.
If it is obviously copied (on CDR/CDRW, for example) then put the screws to him-- report his piracy to the SPA and to the auction site.
http://www.spa.org/piracy/
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May 30th, 2002, 05:00 PM
#5
As with anything else on eBay this comes down to the integrity of the seller. But, it's a little premature to holler wolf until you've inspected the goods on receipt... hmmm?
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May 30th, 2002, 07:52 PM
#6
Given the fact that you got an email regarding the shipment, something the seller instigates, leads me to believe the seller is legit.
There's lots of places to get legal name software on the cheap. Norton AV 2002 can be had for $10, Norton System Utilities can be had for $13. All plus shipping. When these manufacturers decide they've got a few thousand more copies than they think they can sell at full price, I don't think they just burn the extras. They offer them out at bulk discount.
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May 30th, 2002, 11:20 PM
#7
I purchase almost all my software off of EBAY and have never had a problem.
The items that I have received have for the most part been just the CDs without boxes or manuels but have all been new and registerable.
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May 31st, 2002, 04:50 AM
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I don't bid on EBAY but I do find this site rich with information
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May 31st, 2002, 03:32 PM
#9
Depends on how the software was advertised. I trade a lot on ebay both as a buyer and a seller. Ebay does scrutinize the ad's in particular Operating Systems. However, if the seller indicates that the software is OEM or original in a shrink wrap, and you receive a CDR/CDRW copy of it - you have been had.
Your only recourse is send back to seller and hope you get you $$ back, or report to ebay who will investigate and if misleading or unlawful the seller will be banned.
As suggested, always read the Feedback on the seller, if there are negatives read them to determine if you want to deal with that seller.
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