can i sell GW if i don't like it? [MERGED] - Guild Wars Forums

seyeklopz · Apr 28, 2005, 06:52 PM // 18:52

How can I cancel my account and be sure whomever buys the game from me will be able to use the keys?

Rizzen Khalazar · Apr 28, 2005, 06:54 PM // 18:54

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Originally Posted by seyeklopz

How can I cancel my account and be sure whomever buys the game from me will be able to use the keys?

EDITED by ME.

Bgnome · Apr 28, 2005, 07:04 PM // 19:04

NCSoft does not condone the selling of accounts.

confessor24 · Apr 28, 2005, 07:10 PM // 19:10

Pretty sure you can't. Your CD-KEY is unique to you...you're friend or whomever you wish to sell it to will need to buy his/her own.

seyeklopz · Apr 28, 2005, 07:17 PM // 19:17

I'm not selling an account. I want to cancel my account and resell the software and keys. I don't like the game, and I want to sell what I bought.

Guardian Legend · Apr 28, 2005, 07:19 PM // 19:19

Does Guild Wars have any strange account mechanisms that could stop me from Ebaying the game off if I don't like it? If I don't like GW, I want to sell the game (and the account/CD key of course) off so I don't lose $50 entirely.

thanks

Skratt · Apr 28, 2005, 07:22 PM // 19:22

They probably don't support it, but just like other games, if you sell it, your contact information is forever in the game. You might be able to change your email, but probably not your registered to name.

Bgnome · Apr 28, 2005, 07:26 PM // 19:26

as mentioned, the keys are already tied to your account. you cannot untie them.

seyeklopz · Apr 28, 2005, 07:32 PM // 19:32

OK, you'd think if they would make a bad game, they would maybe be good about it...

Now to find somewhere to cram the ithas bow... Time to find ncsoft address on website again.

Thanks

alestian · Apr 28, 2005, 07:39 PM // 19:39

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Originally Posted by seyeklopz

I'm not selling an account. I want to cancel my account and resell the software and keys. I don't like the game, and I want to sell what I bought.

See, I think that restricting a customer's ability to resell the game to another player who might actually use the game is just completely wrong. That's like saying - We will let you buy a car but you cannot sell it to anyone. Regardless of how old the car gets, you must keep it forever and ever. Or, you can buy a house but can't sell it. Or, you can buy expensive jewelry but not sell it. I just hate that companies do this to the customers who buy a game and then realize that they spent their money on something that really looked okay but overall isn't for them. Why not let another user who wants to play the game have a chance at it? Or, what if I wanted to give it to my best friend as a gift (i.e., he does not pay for it. i do not get money for the game. he gets the game for FREE.) but I don't want him to have all of my personal account info? See, just isn't right.

Guardian Legend · Apr 28, 2005, 07:40 PM // 19:40

So can I Ebay it without any major problems then? What you're saying doesn't sound like a big deal

Tyveil · Apr 28, 2005, 07:41 PM // 19:41

It's not possible to not like this game, unless you only give it an hour or so and never get over the learning curve. So, as long as you have minimal patience, I wouldn't worry about it.

Guardian Legend · Apr 28, 2005, 07:45 PM // 19:45

i get bored of games really quickly. It's not that I don't like them, it's that I drain them of life so quickly. haha. Anyway, I guess I will just assume I can Ebay it off... I've never run into a problem before.

I think I'll go buy it right now

Tyveil · Apr 28, 2005, 07:48 PM // 19:48

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Originally Posted by Guardian Legend

i get bored of games really quickly. It's not that I don't like them, it's that I drain them of life so quickly. haha. Anyway, I guess I will just assume I can Ebay it off... I've never run into a problem before.

I think I'll go buy it right now

If you stick with the PvE, you may eventually get bored. The PvP is a great way to keep from getting bored. The competition will be constantly evolving as new strategies are formed. The number of different ways you can customize your character/guilds for strategic PvP battles is mind-boggling. Not to mention the different team strategies once the battle starts.

Rellok · Apr 28, 2005, 07:52 PM // 19:52

Contact ArenaNet, or check on www.guildwars.com there is a support section there. The way the game works, is that they tie your account to your e-mail, and your CD key to that. I'm sure there are work arounds, such as logging into your account and changing the e-mail and password to what someone else wants, but you cant just put the cd back in the box and send it to someone.

Anyway, good luck.

Matt

Guardian Legend · Apr 28, 2005, 07:55 PM // 19:55

hmm maybe i need to put the email on a web-based account, like Hotmail. Then I can just fork over the whole email account to the guy I sell it to.

ZennZero · Apr 28, 2005, 07:56 PM // 19:56

I imagine Anet will have a solution for this situation in the near future (but hey, its only the first day of release). Just about every mmorpg-style game has this issue. Yes, I know GW is not a mmorpg, but it has a similar "online only" connectivity mechanic.

Romac · Apr 28, 2005, 08:13 PM // 20:13

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Originally Posted by ZennZero

I imagine Anet will have a solution for this situation in the near future

i highly doubt it.

this way they get the op's $50, and his friend's $50, and the ten other guys' $50 down the line.

Ellipsis · Apr 28, 2005, 08:17 PM // 20:17

Mind if I ask what you didn't like about the game? I'm considering buying it, but missed the open beta event, so have no idea what to expect and would rather avoid your situation.

Ranja123 · Apr 28, 2005, 08:18 PM // 20:18

Return it to the place you purchased it?
You never know...

Apr 28, 2005, 06:52 PM // 18:52	#1
seyeklopz Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Cancel account, Sell GuildWars. HOW? How can I cancel my account and be sure whomever buys the game from me will be able to use the keys?

Apr 28, 2005, 07:04 PM // 19:04	#3
Bgnome Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005	NCSoft does not condone the selling of accounts. __________________ [quote=Sausaletus Rex]...When you respond to a thread in [Q&A] make sure, and I mean damn sur

Apr 28, 2005, 07:19 PM // 19:19	#6
Guardian Legend Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	can i ebay GW if i don't like it? Does Guild Wars have any strange account mechanisms that could stop me from Ebaying the game off if I don't like it? If I don't like GW, I want to sell the game (and the account/CD key of course) off so I don't lose $50 entirely. thanks

Apr 28, 2005, 07:26 PM // 19:26	#8
Bgnome Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005	as mentioned, the keys are already tied to your account. you cannot untie them. __________________ [quote=Sausaletus Rex]...When you respond to a thread in [Q&A] make sure, and I mean damn sur

Apr 28, 2005, 07:52 PM // 19:52	#15
Rellok Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Madison, WI Profession: W/Mo	Nope Contact ArenaNet, or check on www.guildwars.com there is a support section there. The way the game works, is that they tie your account to your e-mail, and your CD key to that. I'm sure there are work arounds, such as logging into your account and changing the e-mail and password to what someone else wants, but you cant just put the cd back in the box and send it to someone. Anyway, good luck. Matt

Apr 28, 2005, 07:10 PM // 19:10	#4
confessor24 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA	Pretty sure you can't. Your CD-KEY is unique to you...you're friend or whomever you wish to sell it to will need to buy his/her own.

Apr 28, 2005, 07:17 PM // 19:17	#5
seyeklopz Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	I'm not selling an account. I want to cancel my account and resell the software and keys. I don't like the game, and I want to sell what I bought.

Apr 28, 2005, 07:22 PM // 19:22	#7
Skratt Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	They probably don't support it, but just like other games, if you sell it, your contact information is forever in the game. You might be able to change your email, but probably not your registered to name.

Apr 28, 2005, 07:32 PM // 19:32	#9
seyeklopz Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	OK, you'd think if they would make a bad game, they would maybe be good about it... Now to find somewhere to cram the ithas bow... Time to find ncsoft address on website again. Thanks

Apr 28, 2005, 07:40 PM // 19:40	#11
Guardian Legend Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	So can I Ebay it without any major problems then? What you're saying doesn't sound like a big deal

Apr 28, 2005, 07:41 PM // 19:41	#12
Tyveil Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	It's not possible to not like this game, unless you only give it an hour or so and never get over the learning curve. So, as long as you have minimal patience, I wouldn't worry about it.

Apr 28, 2005, 07:45 PM // 19:45	#13
Guardian Legend Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	i get bored of games really quickly. It's not that I don't like them, it's that I drain them of life so quickly. haha. Anyway, I guess I will just assume I can Ebay it off... I've never run into a problem before. I think I'll go buy it right now

Apr 28, 2005, 07:55 PM // 19:55	#16
Guardian Legend Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	hmm maybe i need to put the email on a web-based account, like Hotmail. Then I can just fork over the whole email account to the guy I sell it to.

Apr 28, 2005, 07:56 PM // 19:56	#17
ZennZero Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Profession: R/	I imagine Anet will have a solution for this situation in the near future (but hey, its only the first day of release). Just about every mmorpg-style game has this issue. Yes, I know GW is not a mmorpg, but it has a similar "online only" connectivity mechanic.

Apr 28, 2005, 08:17 PM // 20:17	#19
Ellipsis Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Mind if I ask what you didn't like about the game? I'm considering buying it, but missed the open beta event, so have no idea what to expect and would rather avoid your situation.

Apr 28, 2005, 08:18 PM // 20:18	#20
Ranja123 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005	Return it to the place you purchased it? You never know...