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Where is the cheapest online place to get legit Windows?

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G2A is legit.

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I usually get product keys from reddit r/microsoftsoftwareswap, usually 15-20 bucks depending on the seller. I've had no problems so far, just make sure to buy it from a "verified seller".

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The sub-reddit. Cheap and reliable.

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I thought you can get scammed...sometimes

I got scammed the one time I didnt use G2A shield... Was kinda mad about it

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I guess I'm old fashioned but, the retail store?

Otherwise, G2a, check reddit sometimes for deals.  

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Where is the cheapest online place to get legit Windows?

If you want truly legit keys, that you can trust the source, then retailers (Whether Brick and Mortar, or online e-tailers) are the only official sources.

 

Places like G2A and Reddit often have keys for cheap, and often those keys work without any issue whatsoever.

 

But you have no idea where those keys come from. Sure they work, but that doesn't necessarily mean they are legit. Many are from the grey market (bought overseas in low income economies, then resold at a profit to 1st world westerners), some are MSDN keys (those generally work the best, but are 100% not legit in a legal sense), and occasionally you have keys that were bought with stolen credit cards which are resold.

 

A Stereo I buy out of the back of a white unmarked van might work totally fine, and I never have any issues, but it might be stolen.

 

You're more than welcome to use G2A or Reddit. Statistically you probably won't even have a problem. But, in my opinion, that doesn't make it right. If you live in a low income economy (Like certain parts of Eastern Europe or Asia, etc) then I wouldn't begrudge you for seeking a lower priced source. If you live in a 1st world nation, then just save up some money and buy it from a legit source, like Amazon, Microsoft Store, NewEgg, etc.

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