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?
"Used" Guild Wars from Amazon, Gamestop, Game stores. Is the CD-Key good to use?
Krazy Kat
Elephantaliste
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.
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
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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.
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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
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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! |
Boogey Mancer
you should not be able to and places like game stop should no better
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Ec]-[oMaN
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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! |
Verene
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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
No, CD keys can not be reused. Always buy Guild Wars from a retail store, NOT EBAY!
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..^^
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
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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!
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crazybanshee
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
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 don't imagine they would be very pleased with this happening.
Funk ee Monk ee
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
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832197012
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832197002
Helix Dreadlock
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
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
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
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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.
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I would ask them about how it became clasified as used and if the activation code was used.
Vilaptca
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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..^^ |
what do you think that code is called? I'll give you a hint...CD k_ _.
Still Number One
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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. |
Verene
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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. |
immortius
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Originally Posted by Vilaptca
LOL
what do you think that code is called? I'll give you a hint...CD k_ _. |