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Epiph · Aug 19, 2005, 04:07 AM // 04:07

Help! i bought a cdkey off ebay.. when i entered it into the game it went to a part where i had to fill out my address info, i did and then it said the cdkey is in use! what do i do?

Kassad · Aug 19, 2005, 04:14 AM // 04:14

Thats why you go in the store and buy it.. not Ebay.
You have officially been /owned GG.

Epiph · Aug 19, 2005, 04:17 AM // 04:17

Cant find it anywhere here. sold out. f***

unit00 · Aug 19, 2005, 04:18 AM // 04:18

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Originally Posted by Epiph

Cant find it anywhere here. sold out. RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO

Order it online.

Z Man Boog · Aug 19, 2005, 04:18 AM // 04:18

thats sucks dude. but it cant be sold out everywhere. and isnt there somethin in the policy about selling and buying used guildwars cd keys?

help me plz · Aug 19, 2005, 04:22 AM // 04:22

ya u shouldnt probably have said that u bought that cd key online

kevowangliang · Aug 19, 2005, 04:23 AM // 04:23

Well you can report it to ebay under your options after buying the item. you have to go to report item not received. the description sais if you did NOT receive the item or the item was NOT received as described. If the item page sais nothing about it being USED then you cannot do anything. However if it says that it is NOT in use then you can report it. I would think that the cd key was fairly cheap and even if you did get scammed this time, look at the persons feedback next time before you buy something else. Consider this a life long lesson, and even though ive never been scammed before i would hate to feel what its like to be scammed, so i hope my response makes you feel a little bit comfortable. If in the end you cannot do anything about getting your money back then i would leave very negative feedback for this seller. Make it count because this is ur only chance to get back at him and it stays there for basically ever. Good luck man.

trancejeremy · Aug 19, 2005, 04:28 AM // 04:28

If you bought a used account on ebay, they should change the email address of the account for you, then give you the password.

Epiph · Aug 19, 2005, 04:59 AM // 04:59

the guy just gave me the key. he was real nice and everything gave me his msn talked for a while. he even left positive feedback saying i was good to do business with. Also he sent an email with the cdkey and said, (starred for obvious reaosns) "e64478-*****-3f*76-*****-m**g9
Thanks and have fun. I have more CD Keys Email me back If you would like to request a different CD Key. ". This is f***ed up . I put in a paypal claim and a ebay claim. ill talk to the guy tomorow if he signs on to msn see what he says.

severin · Aug 19, 2005, 05:56 AM // 05:56

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Originally Posted by Epiph

"I have more CD Keys Email me back If you would like to request a different CD Key."

And you we're like "ok" when you read that? Christ, what were you thinking, that's "warez", man. Illegal, not allowed, verboten et cetera.

Well, you learned your lesson.

Trucker · Aug 19, 2005, 03:37 PM // 15:37

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Originally Posted by severin

And you we're like "ok" when you read that? Christ, what were you thinking, that's "warez", man.

Reminds me of these morons who complain that they're having troubles with their MS Office installation. Then, when you ask them where they bought it, they say something like "This guy at the flea market sold it to me for $20."

No sympathy from me on this one. Most of these people realize they're buying essentially "stolen" goods. They rightfully get burned for their greed.

-Eric

Eomer Brightblade · Aug 19, 2005, 04:51 PM // 16:51

Well, just one thing: youre the moron here. What the hell where u thinking? Game sold out everywhere? And knowing that the game is available online? U just wanted to have it cheaper. So now, shame on you.

Paine · Aug 19, 2005, 05:13 PM // 17:13

1. Ha HA HA HA HA! Your own fault and you know it.
2. Kassad, good one. LMFAO!

wbaldwin67 · Aug 19, 2005, 05:13 PM // 17:13

Well I'll give you a heads up on what you can do when you buy on ebay.
Rule number
1.Check their feed back.
2. Dont buy from ppl that have less than 10 sales/purchases.
3. Read their feedbacks if their are a few.
4. If they have more than 1 or 2 negatives forget it .. unless they got 1000s of sales an then go read them. Your going to have some people that will disagree or expect the world in their purchase.
5.If there is ANY question about the product or its nature send a message. If they dont respond. Dont buy. If they do, its more written support for your cause.
6. (MOST IMPORTANT) ALWAYS pay by credit card.
Now I'll tell you why, Charges on credit cards can be pulled back within 60 days. If you have a viable reason and explain it to the CC company. They will back you up. because MO dont get you your money back. Debit cards are not back by the bank they are backed by you. Paypal seems to favor the seller rather than the buyer, they are slow to respond and generally dont care about your problem. Why.. because if they give you your money back.. they dont get paid.
In addition, it doesnt matter what PP finds in their decision. If the credit card company says they back there customer... the money is accually taken away from paypal because they are the middle man. So it encourages them to go in your way in findings. I got scammed two times out of over 200 purchases on ebay, and in both cases I got my money charged back to my card immediately.

Arvydas · Aug 19, 2005, 05:32 PM // 17:32

never buy an online game, or any game that requires an account, on auction sites. chances are the cd keys have already been used to create accounts.

i thought this is common sense... or not...

Epiph · Aug 19, 2005, 07:06 PM // 19:06

Yeah! The guy talked to me today said he was sorry and then gave me a new key! IT WORKED!! wooooooot welcome to guildwars for me

Chillin-N-Killin · Aug 19, 2005, 07:07 PM // 19:07

lucky you and welcome to the world of GW and good hunting

KissToBetray · Aug 19, 2005, 07:25 PM // 19:25

ya man you a frikken lucky and have fun in Guild Wars maybe I'll c u on sumtime and help u out! peace

stumpy · Aug 19, 2005, 07:34 PM // 19:34

omg .. you bought a cd key off of some guy who has 'lots'? 'If that doesn't work, contact me I will give you another?'

red flag right there ... Anet should pull your account, track you down, torture you to tell them all contact information of said man, and sick brutus and his dogs on that cracker jack.

Sir Skullcrasher · Aug 19, 2005, 07:41 PM // 19:41

i thought buying cd-key online is illegal?

Aug 19, 2005, 04:07 AM // 04:07	#1
Epiph Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005	didnt get scammed! -- WOOT Help! i bought a cdkey off ebay.. when i entered it into the game it went to a part where i had to fill out my address info, i did and then it said the cdkey is in use! what do i do? Last edited by Epiph; Aug 19, 2005 at 10:30 PM // 22:30.. Reason: cause

Aug 19, 2005, 04:23 AM // 04:23	#7
kevowangliang Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Zen Profession: W/Mo	That stinks hope this helps you out a bit Well you can report it to ebay under your options after buying the item. you have to go to report item not received. the description sais if you did NOT receive the item or the item was NOT received as described. If the item page sais nothing about it being USED then you cannot do anything. However if it says that it is NOT in use then you can report it. I would think that the cd key was fairly cheap and even if you did get scammed this time, look at the persons feedback next time before you buy something else. Consider this a life long lesson, and even though ive never been scammed before i would hate to feel what its like to be scammed, so i hope my response makes you feel a little bit comfortable. If in the end you cannot do anything about getting your money back then i would leave very negative feedback for this seller. Make it count because this is ur only chance to get back at him and it stays there for basically ever. Good luck man.

Aug 19, 2005, 04:59 AM // 04:59	#9
Epiph Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005	the guy just gave me the key. he was real nice and everything gave me his msn talked for a while. he even left positive feedback saying i was good to do business with. Also he sent an email with the cdkey and said, (starred for obvious reaosns) "e64478-****-3f76-***-mg9 Thanks and have fun. I have more CD Keys Email me back If you would like to request a different CD Key. ". This is f**ed up . I put in a paypal claim and a ebay claim. ill talk to the guy tomorow if he signs on to msn see what he says. Last edited by Epiph; Aug 19, 2005 at 05:03 AM // 05:03..*

Aug 19, 2005, 05:13 PM // 17:13	#14
wbaldwin67 Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Guild: Punishers of Stupid Youths Profession: W/E	Well I'll give you a heads up on what you can do when you buy on ebay. Rule number 1.Check their feed back. 2. Dont buy from ppl that have less than 10 sales/purchases. 3. Read their feedbacks if their are a few. 4. If they have more than 1 or 2 negatives forget it .. unless they got 1000s of sales an then go read them. Your going to have some people that will disagree or expect the world in their purchase. 5.If there is ANY question about the product or its nature send a message. If they dont respond. Dont buy. If they do, its more written support for your cause. 6. (MOST IMPORTANT) ALWAYS pay by credit card. Now I'll tell you why, Charges on credit cards can be pulled back within 60 days. If you have a viable reason and explain it to the CC company. They will back you up. because MO dont get you your money back. Debit cards are not back by the bank they are backed by you. Paypal seems to favor the seller rather than the buyer, they are slow to respond and generally dont care about your problem. Why.. because if they give you your money back.. they dont get paid. In addition, it doesnt matter what PP finds in their decision. If the credit card company says they back there customer... the money is accually taken away from paypal because they are the middle man. So it encourages them to go in your way in findings. I got scammed two times out of over 200 purchases on ebay, and in both cases I got my money charged back to my card immediately. Last edited by wbaldwin67; Aug 19, 2005 at 05:16 PM // 17:16..

Aug 19, 2005, 04:14 AM // 04:14	#2
Kassad Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: W/	Thats why you go in the store and buy it.. not Ebay. You have officially been /owned GG.

Aug 19, 2005, 04:17 AM // 04:17	#3
Epiph Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005	Cant find it anywhere here. sold out. f***

Aug 19, 2005, 04:18 AM // 04:18	#5
Z Man Boog Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Guild: [HOz] Profession: W/Mo	thats sucks dude. but it cant be sold out everywhere. and isnt there somethin in the policy about selling and buying used guildwars cd keys?

Aug 19, 2005, 04:22 AM // 04:22	#6
help me plz Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005	ya u shouldnt probably have said that u bought that cd key online

Aug 19, 2005, 04:28 AM // 04:28	#8
trancejeremy Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: W/Mo	If you bought a used account on ebay, they should change the email address of the account for you, then give you the password.

Aug 19, 2005, 04:51 PM // 16:51	#12
Eomer Brightblade Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montr??al, QC Guild: Watchknights of Elm Profession: W/N	Well, just one thing: youre the moron here. What the hell where u thinking? Game sold out everywhere? And knowing that the game is available online? U just wanted to have it cheaper. So now, shame on you.

Aug 19, 2005, 05:13 PM // 17:13	#13
Paine Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Clan Plus [Plus]	1. Ha HA HA HA HA! Your own fault and you know it. 2. Kassad, good one. LMFAO!

Aug 19, 2005, 05:32 PM // 17:32	#15
Arvydas Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Soul Devourers Profession: W/Mo	never buy an online game, or any game that requires an account, on auction sites. chances are the cd keys have already been used to create accounts. i thought this is common sense... or not...

Aug 19, 2005, 07:06 PM // 19:06	#16
Epiph Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005	Yeah! The guy talked to me today said he was sorry and then gave me a new key! IT WORKED!! wooooooot welcome to guildwars for me

Aug 19, 2005, 07:07 PM // 19:07	#17
Chillin-N-Killin Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Colorado Guild: The Adult Guild Profession: R/Mo	lucky you and welcome to the world of GW and good hunting

Aug 19, 2005, 07:25 PM // 19:25	#18
KissToBetray Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: R/E	ya man you a frikken lucky and have fun in Guild Wars maybe I'll c u on sumtime and help u out! peace

Aug 19, 2005, 07:34 PM // 19:34	#19
stumpy Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canucklehead BC, Canada Guild: Advanced Necro Undead Society	omg .. you bought a cd key off of some guy who has 'lots'? 'If that doesn't work, contact me I will give you another?' red flag right there ... Anet should pull your account, track you down, torture you to tell them all contact information of said man, and sick brutus and his dogs on that cracker jack.

Aug 19, 2005, 07:41 PM // 19:41	#20
Sir Skullcrasher Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Guild: 15 over 50 [Rare] Profession: W/Mo	i thought buying cd-key online is illegal?