Sites like G2A

[MattLantis]

So basically it's in the topic :>

 

Ty in advance

[Arty]

So basically it's in the topic :>

 

Ty in advance

no

[d3sl91]

huh?

 

Edit: now I understand the question, better post further down

[Kherm]

MattLantis, on 15 Feb 2015 - 6:46 PM, said:

So basically it's in the topic :>

 

Ty in advance

no

 

 

g2a, and all other sites like it, are more or less illegal

[Lotus]

They're grey market "retailers." Avoid.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_market

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_market#Computer_games

[PerfectTemplar]

They're unauthorised resellers. If you don't mind buying keys that are fraudulently obtained and are screwing someone over then go for it.

[Snickerzz]

kinguin.com

 

to all those saying don't use them, you should still answers the OPs question 

[Vacsol]

 

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[MattLantis]

Welp, everything I've heard about it was legit.

 

Disreguard this post

 

Remove if we have to

[Snickerzz]

 

 

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its not illegal or piracy. it is against some companies TOS but that's all. 

[iHammmy]

Bundle stars

[werto165]

Welp, everything I've heard about it was legit.

 

Disreguard this post

 

Remove if we have to

It's fine for the most part, many streamers and youtube personalities recommend them and have a deal with them. 

 

I usually just buy my games through:

 

greenmangaming.com

amazon.com

humblebundle.com (their store) 

gog.com 

indiegala.com

[JAKEBAB]

I havn't had any problems with these 2

 

www.gamersgate.com

 

www.kinguin.net

[imperialplanet]

I bought plenty of games from them and i haven't had a problem yet.  

[alby800]

no

 

 

g2a, and all other sites like it, are more or less illegal

... No they're not

 

 

 

 

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wat, this doesn't break the CoC

 

 

Welp, everything I've heard about it was legit.

 

Disreguard this post

 

Remove if we have to

They are legit, although some of the stuff (like windows keys) aren't 100% allowed to be sold

[Vacsol]

its not illegal or piracy. it is against some companies TOS but that's all. 

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[Snickerzz]

 

its not illegal or piracy. it is against some companies TOS but that's all. 

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hes not asking for a key. hes asking where he can buy games. by your logic telling him steampowered, gog, greenmangaming, origin, and uplay would all be against the CoC as well.

[Vacsol]

hes not asking for a key. hes asking where he can buy games. by your logic telling him steampowered, gog, greenmangaming, origin, and uplay would all be against the CoC as well.

He's asking for CD key sites. they are very specifically disallowed from discussion on the forum.

[d3sl91]

 

 

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its not illegal or piracy. it is against some companies TOS but that's all. 

6. Piracy, Copyright Material, Cracks and Product Keys

• A "Key" is a combination of numbers and/or letters required for software installation.

You may not request, distribute, link to or enable any activities which involve the procurement or distribution of pirated software, product cracks or keys or the supply, exchange or distribution of any copyright material including TV recordings. Doing so may result in the termination of your account without notice. In addition, any of the following violations are grounds for action being taken on your post and/or account:

 

 

 

You are breaking  no.10 in the CoC by the way bud

 

 

G2A is not illegal in and of itself. I haven't had an issues, and have not heard of many (if any) having issues. But that doesnt mean you wont in the future. 

 

Essentially, it's a game re seller, kindof like if I was to buy a game key, and then sell to someone else for cheaper. If you doo a google search, there are tons of threads on reddit about experiences on the site. 

 

I personally would stay away since you will potentially buy a game key that was part of a hacked set or something, but whenever you try and find "good deals" and not buy straight from a reseller like steam, you will run that risk. 

[Snickerzz]

He's asking for CD key sites. they are very specifically disallowed from discussion on the forum.

no, the illegal ones are such as linking somone to a site that had a list of keys for ccleaner that would only work if you were offline or something. in most cases the CD keys sold from grey markets were purchased legitimately at some point in time. Also if you want to shove the CoC down my throat you should take another look at it. Backseat moderating isn't allowed either. 

 

 

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[Vacsol]

You are breaking  no.10 in the CoC by the way bud

 

 

G2A is not illegal in and of itself. I haven't had an issues, and have not heard of many (if any) having issues. But that doesnt mean you wont in the future. 

 

Essentially, it's a game re seller, kindof like if I was to buy a game key, and then sell to someone else for cheaper. If you doo a google search, there are tons of threads on reddit about experiences on the site. 

 

I personally would stay away since you will potentially buy a game key that was part of a hacked set or something, but whenever you try and find "good deals" and not buy straight from a reseller like steam, you will run that risk. 

G2A has no problems selling stolen CD keys and/or CD keys bought with stolen credit cards.

buying and selling stolen goods is illegal.