"Used" Guild Wars from Amazon, Gamestop, Game stores. Is the CD-Key good to use? - Guild Wars Forums

Krazy Kat · Jun 23, 2009, 08:57 PM // 20:57

Today I came across a store that sold a used copy of Guild Wars Platinum (Prophecies+EoTN) for $8.00. Amazon and gamestop also have used copies of the game (all versions) for sale.

My questions is... Is it safe to buy these used games and can the CD-Key be re-used or should I only buy new copies of the game?

Elephantaliste · Jun 23, 2009, 09:16 PM // 21:16

1) cd keys can't be re-used.
2) accounts can't be transfered or sold (they would violate EUAL and get banned).
3) if you can afford it, the gw trilogy/quadrilogy pack is the best deal. since you will like the game you will like to buy all other campaigns since gw skills have better synergy when they are from different campaigns... and since all campaigns are nice ofcourse too.
If you are not sure youll like the game, you can get a trial key aswell, you will be able to play later with chars you created during trial period.

Krazy Kat · Jun 23, 2009, 09:34 PM // 21:34

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Originally Posted by Elephantaliste

If you are not sure youll like the game, you can get a trial key aswell, you will be able to play later with chars you created during trial period.

I already own the game. I just wanted to know if this was a good way to get extra accounts inexpensively.

So in other words, if you buy a used copy of Guild Wars the CD-Key won't work. Stores shouldn't be selling used copies of Guild Wars if their customers won't be able to play the game!

Karate Jesus · Jun 23, 2009, 09:43 PM // 21:43

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Originally Posted by Krazy Kat

I already own the game. I just wanted to know if this was a good way to get extra accounts inexpensively.

So in other words, if you buy a used copy of Guild Wars the CD-Key won't work. Stores shouldn't be selling used copies of Guild Wars if their customers won't be able to play the game!

Actually, I've thought about this before too...how can you sell used GW games? If you use the CD Key, then the game is worthless......

Boogey Mancer · Jun 23, 2009, 09:46 PM // 21:46

you should not be able to and places like game stop should no better

Ec]-[oMaN · Jun 23, 2009, 09:58 PM // 21:58

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Originally Posted by Krazy Kat

I already own the game. I just wanted to know if this was a good way to get extra accounts inexpensively.

So in other words, if you buy a used copy of Guild Wars the CD-Key won't work. Stores shouldn't be selling used copies of Guild Wars if their customers won't be able to play the game!

Contact whatever consumer protection act/org within your city state and report it.

Verene · Jun 23, 2009, 10:06 PM // 22:06

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you should not be able to and places like game stop should no better

Gamestop doesn't sell or buy used PC games at all. They haven't for several years - at least four. And even when they did, only certain games could be taken.

Most places that are selling used copies of the games are more likely than not selling just the disc - however as we all know, the actual game CD is useless and worthless. So yeah.

Braxton619 · Jun 23, 2009, 10:32 PM // 22:32

No, CD keys can not be reused. Always buy Guild Wars from a retail store, NOT EBAY!

mathiastemplar · Jun 23, 2009, 10:33 PM // 22:33

uhmm.. GW doesn't need a CD key..
U get a code that allows u to create an account..
So no.. You won't be able use it, unless it contains the email+pass from the original owner lol...
Buy the real thing, or from friends not playing anymore or don't buy..^^

rick1027 · Jun 23, 2009, 11:02 PM // 23:02

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Originally Posted by Leet Tankur

No, CD keys can not be reused. Always buy Guild Wars from a retail store, NOT EBAY!

the op didnt mention ebay they did mention amazon and there are used ones on there. i got a local store who used to buy old games but doesnt anymore because of this same problem. id say dont buy the used cd-key and report em to the company that its illegal to sell them as used

crazybanshee · Jun 23, 2009, 11:13 PM // 23:13

With the decent deals floating around there's no reason to risk buying stuff like this. If you're just looking for an extra account for xunlai or something (assuming they ever fix it) keep checking amazon and newegg until one goes on sale super cheap.

fenix · Jun 23, 2009, 11:45 PM // 23:45

Not only should you do what Ec]-[oMaN said, but you should also report it to ANet and/or NCSoft.

I don't imagine they would be very pleased with this happening.

Funk ee Monk ee · Jun 23, 2009, 11:55 PM // 23:55

newegg.com has Prophecies GOTY edition for $9.99 and Factions for $9.99 as well, each with free shipping. Can't get much cheaper than that for 'extra accounts'.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832197012

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832197002

Helix Dreadlock · Jun 24, 2009, 12:00 AM // 00:00

Ebay is for teh loze. You are probably going to find it safer and easier buying from stores, just the best way to go

Still Number One · Jun 24, 2009, 12:33 AM // 00:33

Everyone has already stated that cd-keys cant be re-used so no use in kicking that dead horse. The only advantage to buying a used game of Guild Wars would be if they gave you the discs because you lost yours and would like to re-install the game on your computer if you un-installed for whatever reason. But there are probably free ways to download the game even without the cd so this point is probably completely irrelevant.

Master Ketsu · Jun 24, 2009, 12:36 AM // 00:36

Never buy any significant PC-online game that is based on a CD key for registration used. You have no way of knowing if it's trustworthy or not regardless of the site you order it through, and it usually isn't.

Markaedw · Jun 24, 2009, 12:44 AM // 00:44

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Originally Posted by Still Number One

Everyone has already stated that cd-keys cant be re-used so no use in kicking that dead horse. The only advantage to buying a used game of Guild Wars would be if they gave you the discs because you lost yours and would like to re-install the game on your computer if you un-installed for whatever reason. But there are probably free ways to download the game even without the cd so this point is probably completely irrelevant.

You can get the game client right off guildwars.com.

I would ask them about how it became clasified as used and if the activation code was used.

Vilaptca · Jun 24, 2009, 12:55 AM // 00:55

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Originally Posted by mathiastemplar

uhmm.. GW doesn't need a CD key..
U get a code that allows u to create an account..
So no.. You won't be able use it, unless it contains the email+pass from the original owner lol...
Buy the real thing, or from friends not playing anymore or don't buy..^^

LOL

what do you think that code is called? I'll give you a hint...CD k_ _.

Still Number One · Jun 24, 2009, 01:46 AM // 01:46

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Originally Posted by Markaedw

You can get the game client right off guildwars.com.

I would ask them about how it became clasified as used and if the activation code was used.

I figured as much. Just didn't know for certain because I never had the need.

Verene · Jun 24, 2009, 02:07 AM // 02:07

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Originally Posted by Markaedw

You can get the game client right off guildwars.com.

I would ask them about how it became clasified as used and if the activation code was used.

Yeah, it might be worth asking about. Depending on the store, it might actually be a new copy that was never used but for some reason is listed as used. I work at a Gamestop and every so often games that have been out for a long time get converted to used and PC games get pennied out of the inventory. That could possibly be the case here - that it's not literally used but as far as the inventory is concerned, it is.

Jun 23, 2009, 08:57 PM // 20:57	#1
Krazy Kat Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2007 Guild: The Rejected Sins/The Remaining Sins [SOF]	"Used" Guild Wars from Amazon, Gamestop, Game stores. Is the CD-Key good to use? Today I came across a store that sold a used copy of Guild Wars Platinum (Prophecies+EoTN) for $8.00. Amazon and gamestop also have used copies of the game (all versions) for sale. My questions is... Is it safe to buy these used games and can the CD-Key be re-used or should I only buy new copies of the game?

Jun 23, 2009, 11:45 PM // 23:45	#12
fenix Major-General Awesome Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aussie Trolling Crew HQ - Event Organiser and IRC Tiger Guild: Ex Talionis [Law], Trinity of the Ascended [ToA] ????????????????&# Profession: W/	Not only should you do what Ec]-[oMaN said, but you should also report it to ANet and/or NCSoft. I don't imagine they would be very pleased with this happening. __________________ I came when I heard you'd beaten the ELITE FOUR.

Jun 23, 2009, 09:16 PM // 21:16	#2
Elephantaliste Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2008 Guild: adblockplus.or	1) cd keys can't be re-used. 2) accounts can't be transfered or sold (they would violate EUAL and get banned). 3) if you can afford it, the gw trilogy/quadrilogy pack is the best deal. since you will like the game you will like to buy all other campaigns since gw skills have better synergy when they are from different campaigns... and since all campaigns are nice ofcourse too. If you are not sure youll like the game, you can get a trial key aswell, you will be able to play later with chars you created during trial period.

Jun 23, 2009, 09:46 PM // 21:46	#5
Boogey Mancer Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Raven Alliance Profession: N/	you should not be able to and places like game stop should no better

Jun 23, 2009, 10:32 PM // 22:32	#8
Braxton619 Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2008 Profession: A/W	No, CD keys can not be reused. Always buy Guild Wars from a retail store, NOT EBAY!

Jun 23, 2009, 10:33 PM // 22:33	#9
mathiastemplar Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denmark Guild: Jade Reapers [JD] Profession: W/	uhmm.. GW doesn't need a CD key.. U get a code that allows u to create an account.. So no.. You won't be able use it, unless it contains the email+pass from the original owner lol... Buy the real thing, or from friends not playing anymore or don't buy..^^

Jun 23, 2009, 11:13 PM // 23:13	#11
crazybanshee Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Look out! Profession: E/	With the decent deals floating around there's no reason to risk buying stuff like this. If you're just looking for an extra account for xunlai or something (assuming they ever fix it) keep checking amazon and newegg until one goes on sale super cheap.

Jun 23, 2009, 11:55 PM // 23:55	#13
Funk ee Monk ee Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Legendary Adventurers Guild [LAG]	newegg.com has Prophecies GOTY edition for $9.99 and Factions for $9.99 as well, each with free shipping. Can't get much cheaper than that for 'extra accounts'. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832197012 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832197002

Jun 24, 2009, 12:00 AM // 00:00	#14
Helix Dreadlock Jungle Guide Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Imperial Sanctum Guild: Legendary Drunken Masters [DUI] Profession: E/Me	Ebay is for teh loze. You are probably going to find it safer and easier buying from stores, just the best way to go

Jun 24, 2009, 12:33 AM // 00:33	#15
Still Number One Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2008 Profession: W/	Everyone has already stated that cd-keys cant be re-used so no use in kicking that dead horse. The only advantage to buying a used game of Guild Wars would be if they gave you the discs because you lost yours and would like to re-install the game on your computer if you un-installed for whatever reason. But there are probably free ways to download the game even without the cd so this point is probably completely irrelevant.

Jun 24, 2009, 12:36 AM // 00:36	#16
Master Ketsu Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2006 Location: middle of nowhere Guild: Krazy Guild With Krazy People [KrZy] Profession: R/	Never buy any significant PC-online game that is based on a CD key for registration used. You have no way of knowing if it's trustworthy or not regardless of the site you order it through, and it usually isn't.