G2A Any Good?

[arranb1223]

Hey guys,

Just built my new pc and spent like £500 on it but I have like no games and very little money left, is G2A any good?

[Aytex]

yea, just buy the g2a shield 

[arranb1223]

1 minute ago, Aytex said:

yea, just buy the g2a shield 

Ok Then

[Guest]

Just now, arranb1223 said:

 

Cool

you can actually get the shield 30 days for free, never personally used g2a myself but i'm planning to, try it out mate

[Lotus]

They're a grey market. It's against EULA/TOS to use them, but not technically illegal. Also the keys you're getting, even if you ignore the chance for MSDN keys or keys bought with stolen credit cards, are out-of-region pricing, which is something I view as morally unethical. I've made several posts on this topic, but basically it's like someone getting a meal at a soup kitchen, then instead of consuming it themselves, they sell it to you for pennies. Yeah G2A is only a marketplace, but they facilitate these grey market transactions.

[arranb1223]

21 minutes ago, Lotus said:

They're a grey market. It's against EULA/TOS to use them, but not technically illegal. Also the keys you're getting, even if you ignore the chance for MSDN keys or keys bought with stolen credit cards, are out-of-region pricing, which is something I view as morally unethical. I've made several posts on this topic, but basically it's like someone getting a meal at a soup kitchen, then instead of consuming it themselves, they sell it to you for pennies. Yeah G2A is only a marketplace, but they facilitate these grey market transactions.

ill not use them then, i had no idea. I thought they just bought the games in bulk at a cheaper price than usual and sold them individualy. I dont want to risk anything if it goes against the EULA/TOS. Thanks for letting me know.

 

[Praesi]

15 minutes ago, arranb1223 said:

ill not use them then, i had no idea. I thought they just bought the games in bulk at a cheaper price than usual and sold them individualy. I dont want to risk anything if it goes against the EULA/TOS. Thanks for letting me know.

 

Dont listen to the whiny fairytales.

You can buy and use the Keys. Its not against any EULA and its not illegal in any way.

[Lotus]

4 minutes ago, Praesi said:

Dont listen to the whiny fairytales.

You can buy and use the Keys. Its not against any EULA and its not illegal in any way.

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2211493/g2a-windows-professional-64bit-legitimate.html#13737627

 

Quote

Here is what I got from them this time. It's a little different from the reply I got the first time but it basically says the same thing.

 

 

Dear Valued customer,
You have reached Microsoft Customer Service, South East Asia. My name is Rizky and I would address your enquiry. As I understand it, you have inquiry for Microsoft Windows 8 Pro from G2A website. If my understanding is inaccurate, please let me know.
For this information, we have to inform you that it is not recommended by Microsoft to make purchases of these softwares as they are not official and genuine versions that are support by Microsoft activation. Microsoft does not have any vendor agreements with G2A or any of it’s resellers and so this in direct conflict to the Microsoft software license agreement since they are not an authorized electronic supplier of genuine Microsoft software. We cannot verify the genuine sales of the G2A third party seller but without authorization from Microsoft they cannot be genuine supplier.
Sincerely, it was a pleasure helping you. If ever you need further assistance please don’t hesitate to send us an email and we will be more than happy to help you.
Thank you for contacting Microsoft. Have a nice day!
Regards,
Rizky
Customer Service Representative
Microsoft Customer Service, South East Asia (SEA)

 

 

 

They are out of region pricing at the best case scenario, which is still NOT okay. Just because you want a $120 product for $20 doesn't magically make it okay.

[arranb1223]

5 minutes ago, Praesi said:

Dont listen to the whiny fairytales.

You can buy and use the Keys. Its not against any EULA and its not illegal in any way.

1 minute ago, Lotus said:

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2211493/g2a-windows-professional-64bit-legitimate.html#13737627

 

 

 

 

Is it ok for games but not windows? because I was going to be buying games like JC3 not Windows. Is there anything wrong with buying games?

[Praesi]

2 minutes ago, Lotus said:

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2211493/g2a-windows-professional-64bit-legitimate.html#13737627

 

 

 

1. Has nothing to do with Games.

2. Who the Hell cares about Customer Service from Microsoft. They dont "recommend" it? Haha..thx for the Warning 

[Praesi]

2 minutes ago, arranb1223 said:

 

Is it ok for games but not windows? because I was going to be buying games like JC3 not Windows. Is there anything wrong with buying games?

Yes. Games work perfect. Its normal keys from retail Versions they buy cheap in Asia and Singapur. 

[Lotus]

1 minute ago, arranb1223 said:

 

Is it ok for games but not windows? because I was going to be buying games like JC3 not Windows. Is there anything wrong with buying games?

Depends. It's a marketplace, but due directly to places like G2A, games are usually region locked, which is an anti-consumer practice. Sometimes you'll get games bought under previous discounts, sometimes you'll still get out of region pricing but it'll be form the EU instead of India. There have been several instances of keys purchased with credit card fraud. Basically, if you want to be 100% legit, I'd stay away from these grey market resellers entirely. Here's a bit TotalBiscuit did on them for games:

 

 

[Praesi]

Just now, Lotus said:

Depends. It's a marketplace, but due directly to places like G2A, games are usually region locked, which is an anti-consumer practice. Sometimes you'll get games bought under previous discounts, sometimes you'll still get out of region pricing but it'll be form the EU instead of India. There have been several instances of keys purchased with credit card fraud. Basically, if you want to be 100% legit, I'd stay away from these grey market resellers entirely. Here's a bit TotalBiscuit did on them for games:

 

 

Nonsense. I use G2P for Years, never had a single Issue. Its all Fairytales.

 

[Lotus]

1 minute ago, Praesi said:

Nonsense. I use G2P for Years, never had a single Issue. Its all Fairytales.

 

Okay, so I'm going to believe your "well I did it and it worked" over TB and a mountain of evidence? Quit trying to justify your shady and unethical choices.

[arranb1223]

2 minutes ago, Lotus said:

Depends. It's a marketplace, but due directly to places like G2A, games are usually region locked, which is an anti-consumer practice. Sometimes you'll get games bought under previous discounts, sometimes you'll still get out of region pricing but it'll be form the EU instead of India. There have been several instances of keys purchased with credit card fraud. Basically, if you want to be 100% legit, I'd stay away from these grey market resellers entirely. Here's a bit TotalBiscuit did on them for games:

 

 

4 minutes ago, Praesi said:

Yes. Games work perfect. Its normal keys from retail Versions they buy cheap in Asia and Singapur. 

But surely with the G2A Shield if the key did not work I would get my money back?

 

 

[Lotus]

1 minute ago, arranb1223 said:

But surely with the G2A Shield if the key did not work I would get my money back?

 

 

At no point am I saying that all keys won't work. Most keys work fine, it's just really shady backalley deals.

[Praesi]

Just now, Lotus said:

Okay, so I'm going to believe your "well I did it and it worked" over TB and a mountain of evidence?

Mountain of Evidence?

Ya, listen.

You believe this Nonsense from People who make Money with Klicks and i believe the experience i made over the last Years ok?

[arranb1223]

 

3 minutes ago, Lotus said:

At no point am I saying that all keys won't work. Most keys work fine, it's just really shady backalley deals.

Okay