Any reason not to buy a 2nd hand game? - Guild Wars Forums

Maney · Jul 26, 2006, 10:38 PM // 22:38

Are accounts linked to serial numbers? (eg I'd need to buy a new game to play properly) or can I just buy a 2nd hand version of the game?

Stockholm · Jul 26, 2006, 10:43 PM // 22:43

You take a chanse that you buy an account thats stolen, and it's against the user agrement to sell your game, so might get banned if found out.

You can download the game for free at the Guildwars site. but you have to buy an account to play.

Maney · Jul 26, 2006, 10:47 PM // 22:47

Ah cool, I didn't know that, I'll look into it as it may be cheaper

Nestaron · Jul 26, 2006, 10:48 PM // 22:48

Its pretty risky and is a pretty common scam... People sell their accounts then contact Arena Net claiming their account was logged and that they've lost the details. All they have to do is produce proof that it was their account and in most casesthey will get the account back possibly leaving you empty handed and short in the pocket.

Much safer just to buy an account direct of Arena net

So in short... You will never own an account you buy of another player.

dargon · Jul 26, 2006, 10:49 PM // 22:49

Buying from ANet will cost you the same as the store (some stores may infact be slightly cheaper). And yes, the game is tied to a single use key. once the key is used it's con't be reused.

Markaedw · Jul 26, 2006, 10:52 PM // 22:52

If you want to buy a 2nd hand game, don't buy it on e-bay, it is more likely stolen. Buy it from someone you trust and change the email log in and password immedately. To be honest you are better off just buying it new. These forums are filled with people that bought 2nd hand and lost everything or were banned for assorted reasons.

You will save a lot nore money in the long run.

BTW welcome to Guild Wars

Maney · Jul 26, 2006, 10:53 PM // 22:53

Thanks for the welcome

Its a good job I asked before I bidded eh?

Maney · Jul 26, 2006, 10:57 PM // 22:57

Wow, serial numbers are expensive! Nearly twice the price of alot of online stores.

Maney · Jul 26, 2006, 10:58 PM // 22:58

Oooo, the special edition is the same price, I may aswell get that right?

Nestaron · Jul 26, 2006, 11:03 PM // 23:03

https://store.plaync.com/home.php - Official store

Scroll down page til you see the Guild Wars logo, not the factions one. Click on
''Buy the game instantly (retail code online, download, no box) >>''

sign up and then it will tell you what todo, just make sure it's ''Guild Wars'' and not ''Guild Wars: Factions'' you click on

Eat A Poptart · Jul 26, 2006, 11:03 PM // 23:03

I say u should just buy it at a store like Wal-Mart or Target cause if u buy it there the wont scam you. But alot of people do scam u i always here of people gettin scammed. Just buy it a store were u can see the product unopened. Plus when you buy it from the store u get a nice little box and a giant manual with a button guide and 2 cd's.

Maney · Jul 26, 2006, 11:32 PM // 23:32

Wooo, it should be here on friday morning

From a reputable (in fact, on of the best) online games shop so its new

Mister_Smiley · Jul 26, 2006, 11:59 PM // 23:59

Welcome to Guildwars, just remember you got any questions come here. This is the best place for it.

Loviatar · Jul 27, 2006, 12:08 AM // 00:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maney

Wooo, it should be here on friday morning

From a reputable (in fact, on of the best) online games shop so its new

these 2 guides should help you get off to a good start

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...-10-id1195.php

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...lon-id1264.php

gamecube187 · Jul 27, 2006, 05:28 AM // 05:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maney

Wooo, it should be here on friday morning

From a reputable (in fact, on of the best) online games shop so its new

Lucky you. That is exactly the day that the special pvp event starts. If you don't know what it is, you can find out at the link below. Just be sure you make a pvp character to access the event.

http://guildwars.com/events/ingame/gwn-pvppreview.php

Oh, and welcome to the awsome world of Guild Wars.

Jul 26, 2006, 10:38 PM // 22:38	#1
Maney Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2006	Any reason not to buy a 2nd hand game? Are accounts linked to serial numbers? (eg I'd need to buy a new game to play properly) or can I just buy a 2nd hand version of the game?

Jul 26, 2006, 10:48 PM // 22:48	#4
Nestaron Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Guild: Banished Dragons Profession: A/	Its pretty risky and is a pretty common scam... People sell their accounts then contact Arena Net claiming their account was logged and that they've lost the details. All they have to do is produce proof that it was their account and in most casesthey will get the account back possibly leaving you empty handed and short in the pocket. Much safer just to buy an account direct of Arena net So in short... You will never own an account you buy of another player. Last edited by Nestaron; Jul 26, 2006 at 10:53 PM // 22:53..

Jul 26, 2006, 10:43 PM // 22:43	#2
Stockholm Desert Nomad Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Censored Guild: Censored Profession: R/	You take a chanse that you buy an account thats stolen, and it's against the user agrement to sell your game, so might get banned if found out. You can download the game for free at the Guildwars site. but you have to buy an account to play.

Jul 26, 2006, 10:47 PM // 22:47	#3
Maney Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2006	Ah cool, I didn't know that, I'll look into it as it may be cheaper

Jul 26, 2006, 10:49 PM // 22:49	#5
dargon Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Guild: The Seraphim Knights [TSK] Profession: R/	Buying from ANet will cost you the same as the store (some stores may infact be slightly cheaper). And yes, the game is tied to a single use key. once the key is used it's con't be reused.

Jul 26, 2006, 10:52 PM // 22:52	#6
Markaedw Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Profession: N/	If you want to buy a 2nd hand game, don't buy it on e-bay, it is more likely stolen. Buy it from someone you trust and change the email log in and password immedately. To be honest you are better off just buying it new. These forums are filled with people that bought 2nd hand and lost everything or were banned for assorted reasons. You will save a lot nore money in the long run. BTW welcome to Guild Wars

Jul 26, 2006, 10:53 PM // 22:53	#7
Maney Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2006	Thanks for the welcome Its a good job I asked before I bidded eh?

Jul 26, 2006, 10:57 PM // 22:57	#8
Maney Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2006	Wow, serial numbers are expensive! Nearly twice the price of alot of online stores.

Jul 26, 2006, 10:58 PM // 22:58	#9
Maney Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2006	Oooo, the special edition is the same price, I may aswell get that right?

Jul 26, 2006, 11:03 PM // 23:03	#10
Nestaron Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Guild: Banished Dragons Profession: A/	https://store.plaync.com/home.php - Official store Scroll down page til you see the Guild Wars logo, not the factions one. Click on ''Buy the game instantly (retail code online, download, no box) >>'' sign up and then it will tell you what todo, just make sure it's ''Guild Wars'' and not ''Guild Wars: Factions'' you click on

Jul 26, 2006, 11:03 PM // 23:03	#11
Eat A Poptart Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: W/	I say u should just buy it at a store like Wal-Mart or Target cause if u buy it there the wont scam you. But alot of people do scam u i always here of people gettin scammed. Just buy it a store were u can see the product unopened. Plus when you buy it from the store u get a nice little box and a giant manual with a button guide and 2 cd's.

Jul 26, 2006, 11:32 PM // 23:32	#12
Maney Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2006	Wooo, it should be here on friday morning From a reputable (in fact, on of the best) online games shop so its new

Jul 26, 2006, 11:59 PM // 23:59	#13
Mister_Smiley Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2006	Welcome to Guildwars, just remember you got any questions come here. This is the best place for it.