should i buy from G2A?

[hardtofindinthefuture]

I want to buy GTA V from G2A, and i was wondering if i should.

considering maybe i might get a pirated key

 

is it worth it?

[Himommies]

Fuck no

[NvidiaIntelAMDLoveTriangle]

Fuck yeah, it's a lot cheaper.

Most of the time.

[hardtofindinthefuture]

1 minute ago, Himommies said:

Fuck no

Why?

[AdamBGames]

2 minutes ago, v0nn_toaster said:

I want to buy GTA V from G2A, and i was wondering if i should.

considering maybe i might get a pirated key

 

is it worth it?

they have been proven to sell stolen keys so no

[MysticalRainXIV]

1 minute ago, v0nn_toaster said:

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Dont. IIRC Most AAA keys are acquired illegally, with stolen information, that results in the devs getting no money while game keys float around still able to activate the game. The only place I use other than official store fronts like steam is Humble Bundle.

[hardtofindinthefuture]

No

Yes

No

 

Damn thats some mixed opinions

 

[MysticalRainXIV]

Just now, v0nn_toaster said:

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Basically does it come down to whether you have a conscience and want to support the devs, or thieves. The keys you get there are usually acquired with stolen cc info, which then the true cc owner initiates a chargeback, which results in the devs losing money.

[Himommies]

Just now, v0nn_toaster said:

Why?

If you get a broken Key or one that is shut down by a developer afterwards it's not worth it.Considering that Green Man Gaming is having a Massive summer sale and Bundle Stars having a pretty good Bethesda Sale.With some games being the cheapest ever.There is also the Humble Saints Row and Telltale Bundle

[hardtofindinthefuture]

What about the users rating on G2A\

Could that mean anything?

[PeachyUwUSenpai]

from my experience everything has been fine and i haven't lost any game yet you may want to not buy the g2a insurance crap but if you want to be extra safe you could. try to avoid buying very new games like ones within the first month of release other than that most people just buy from sales and sell at the price and everything is fine 

[Gungpae]

I order off g2a all the time. Morally it's wrong, but I don't care :^)

I got a bad key once, but they gave me another one after chatting with them.

[hardtofindinthefuture]

Ok, ill test the waters

and buy they key!

[Septimus]

1 minute ago, v0nn_toaster said:

What about the users rating on G2A\

Could that mean anything?

It gives the seller some credibility, but if you want to be sure, then just get it from Humble Bumble or Green Man Gaming for not much more money. That way, you know you are getting a legal key and the money is actually going to the developers rather than someone who is pirating the game(s). 

[Himommies]

Just now, v0nn_toaster said:

Ok, ill test the waters

and buy they key!

WHAT KEY IS IT.There is a very large chance right now that it's actullay cheaper on the legit sites

[Brooksie359]

Just now, Himommies said:

WHAT KEY IS IT.There is a very large chance right now that it's actullay cheaper on the legit sites

gta V can you read the original post lol

[stealth80]

3 minutes ago, MysticalRainXIV said:

. The keys you get there are usually acquired with stolen cc info, which then the true cc owner initiates a chargeback, which results in the devs losing money.

Hmm, and where did you find out this insight where they are usually stolen - I think the keys that are resold (not by G2A, but by resellers) are minimal, if the majority were stolen, the site would have been closed down by now.

 

6 minutes ago, v0nn_toaster said:

No

Yes

No

 

Damn thats some mixed opinions

 

Its always like this, you get people that shout and scream that it's wrong, but the same people would happily break the speed limit by 5 MPH.

 

TL/DR - Its a grey area (and market) stolen keys have been known to be sold on there. I have bought quite a few items from across the web, including G2A, Kinguin and the usual steam, origin etc, I have never had an issue. Hell, you could buy a game from ebay that's stolen and not know about it

[MysticalRainXIV]

Just now, stealth80 said:

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I cant recall the article that I read, it was a while back, however, considering how low they can get prices on AAA games it makes me weary. Personally, I'd say no, but if you have to have the game now and dont have the money, more power to you.

[NvidiaIntelAMDLoveTriangle]

5 minutes ago, Himommies said:

If you get a broken Key or one that is shut down by a developer afterwards it's not worth it.Considering that Green Man Gaming is having a Massive summer sale and Bundle Stars having a pretty good Bethesda Sale.With some games being the cheapest ever.There is also the Humble Saints Row and Telltale Bundle

1 minute ago, Septimus said:

It gives the seller some credibility, but if you want to be sure, then just get it from Humble Bumble or Green Man Gaming for not much more money. That way, you know you are getting a legal key and the money is actually going to the developers rather than someone who is pirating the game(s). 

Here's someone that clearly never used G2A, and just heard rumors from others.

First of all the keys on G2A are legal, secondly if you read before you buy you'll see that some keys have some restrictions. Read them carefully and no problem, and even if you'll a problem talk to them and problem fixed.

 

 

[Himommies]

Just now, Brooksie359 said:

gta V can you read the original post lol

Im blind lol.

It's 32 dollars for steam and 29 for rockstars platform

It's 35 on GMG

1 minute ago, NvidiaIntelAMDLoveTriangle said:

Here's someone that clearly never used G2A, and just heard rumors from others.

First of all the keys on G2A are legal, secondly if you read before you buy you'll see that some keys have some restrictions. Read them carefully and no problem, and even if you'll a problem talk to them and problem fixed.

 

 

 

[MysticalRainXIV]

1 minute ago, NvidiaIntelAMDLoveTriangle said:

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all you have to do is a little googling to find out that ubisoft, EA, and other companies have reported that keys have been bought with stolen cc info and resold on g2a/kinguin

[GrayZ]

pirated key slol. the keys are legit just purchased with stolen credit cards, i can tell you have zero true info on the subject of g2a keys 

[MysticalRainXIV]

https://www.polygon.com/2015/2/9/8006693/the-truth-behind-those-mysteriously-cheap-gray-market-game-codes

http://www.pcgamer.com/tinybuild-claims-g2a-sold-450000-worth-of-its-keys-without-paying-a-penny/

https://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1372443

[NvidiaIntelAMDLoveTriangle]

2 minutes ago, Himommies said:

Im blind lol.

It's 32 dollars for steam and 29 for rockstars platform

It's 35 on GMG

 

HAHAHA you're basing your info from a publisher that just wants more money?

HAHAHAHA

[Himommies]

2 minutes ago, NvidiaIntelAMDLoveTriangle said:

HAHAHA you're basing your info from a publisher that just wants more money?

HAHAHAHA

http://www.pcgamer.com/tinybuild-claims-g2a-sold-450000-worth-of-its-keys-without-paying-a-penny/

https://lockesjourney.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/the-hard-truth-about-g2a-kinguin-and-grey-market-keys/

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-06-21-murky-world-of-pc-game-key-reselling-exposed-by-indie-developer

https://www.polygon.com/2015/2/9/8006693/the-truth-behind-those-mysteriously-cheap-gray-market-game-codes

http://kotaku.com/g2a-scammer-explains-how-he-profited-off-stolen-indie-g-1784540664