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Is G2A dodgy?

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CD key sites like G2A always seemed a bit dodgy to me, despite people like JackFrags promoting them. Are they really ok, or should I stay away from them and pay more for games, Windows keys, etc?

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I would prefer to pay a premium and know that it's legit.

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I would prefer to pay a premium and know that it's legit.

Thing is, it's like a £60 premium for a definitely legit copy of Windows. That £75 really does dig into your budget.

 

No problems here I have purchased many games from them and the community members. I also know a friend who purchased a windows key from them no problems there either.

I might try it out then, it's not like I really care about supporting Microsoft.

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Thing is, it's like a £60 premium for a definitely legit copy of Windows. That £75 really does dig into your budget.

 

I might try it out then, it's not like I really care about supporting Microsoft.

If you buy from a community member and get G2A shield you are guaranteed to get the code.

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I bought Borderlands GOTY Edition off them the other day.
Within 5 minutes had the steam key and redeemed fine on steam so all good in my opinion. 

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Another option is Kinguin which I've used many times, they have a buyer protection system so if anything goes wrong, you get your money back.

Auctions scare me :P And they don't have Windows, right now at least, which is really what I'd use these sites for (I didn't make this clear in the OP)

 

They spam a LOT.

That's not really a problem for me, I've got a seperate email address for signing up for stuff like this :)

 

I bought Borderlands GOTY Edition off them the other day.

Within 5 minutes had the steam key and redeemed fine on steam so all good in my opinion. 

I guess it's probably not a big deal then. Both you and @Coombzy said they were alright, so I'll probably just go for it.

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I bought a windows 8.1 key from them 2 days ago, took 5 minutes.

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That's not really a problem for me, I've got a seperate email address for signing up for stuff like this :)

 

No, I mean they are major spammers that use bots and puppet accounts to advertise on forums

and message boards under stories and such.

 

Don't support spammers.

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No, I mean they are major spammers that use bots and puppet accounts to advertise on forums

and message boards under stories and such.

 

Don't support spammers.

Oh. Oh dear. Ah bugger it, I'll stop being a cheap-arse and pay the full price for stuff.

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I've bought from several different sites like G2A, never had any problems.

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