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Used
or Pirated Software
You
might think you are getting a good deal by placing a
$50 bid on a "Back Up" CD for an expensive
piece of software, but chances are you are just going
to be buying a $50 coaster. In this day and age software
companies are coming up with way's to verify CD keys
or Serial numbers online. If you install the software
and then try to do an update you might find that you
have been locked out of the program. As far as the software
company is concerned if your key comes up as a duplicate
they are to see that as a pirated version of their software
regardless if you thought you were purchasing a legit
used copy. Another reason not to buy used software is
the fact that if could be an illegal copy. A lot of
people have CD burners and it only takes about 2 minutes
to copy a CD, they could easily burn a couple hundred
in a coarse of one day to sell on eBay. You are not
going to get very far with the software company if 200
other people have the same CD key.
If you do end up looking for software online here are
a few things to look out for:
- Words like "backup" or "archive"
usually means you are geting a Copy.
- Dutch auctions- if someone is selling 35 copies of
the same software chances are you will be getting a
burned CD.
- No Packaging.
- Prices that are "too good to be true".
- Vague Descriptions.
- No pictures.
- Seller has a PO Box only, no Phone number.
- The CD say's CD-R on it.
Pills or Supplements
For the simple fact that you never know what
you are getting I wouldn't recommend purchasing anything
that can potentially effect your health at an online
auction site. Is it worth taking the risk to save a
few dollars. You can find anything from weight loss
pills to steroids on just about any online auction site,
but you'll be playing Russian roulette with your health.
You can't trust everyone these day's so I would recommend
purchasing your pills elsewhere. |
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