can i sell GW if i don't like it? [MERGED]
seyeklopz
How can I cancel my account and be sure whomever buys the game from me will be able to use the keys?
Rizzen Khalazar
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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?
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Bgnome
NCSoft does not condone the selling of accounts.
confessor24
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
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
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
thanks
Skratt
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
as mentioned, the keys are already tied to your account. you cannot untie them.
seyeklopz
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
Now to find somewhere to cram the ithas bow... Time to find ncsoft address on website again.
Thanks
alestian
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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.
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Guardian Legend
So can I Ebay it without any major problems then? What you're saying doesn't sound like a big deal
Tyveil
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
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
I think I'll go buy it right now
Tyveil
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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 |
Rellok
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
Anyway, good luck.
Matt
Guardian Legend
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
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
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Originally Posted by ZennZero
I imagine Anet will have a solution for this situation in the near future
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this way they get the op's $50, and his friend's $50, and the ten other guys' $50 down the line.
Ellipsis
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
Return it to the place you purchased it?
You never know...
You never know...
Phantium
Wow, how can you get bored of Guild Wars that easily. It's a great game.
Grymlock
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Originally Posted by alestian
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.
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You did not buy the game, you liscensed a copy, refer to the EULA you agreed to when it was installed. FYI just about 100% of software works this way, you liscense a copy not purchase.
Virtuoso
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Originally Posted by Ranja123
Return it to the place you purchased it?
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-Virt
Ranja123
Stranger yet is why this forum is used for this kind of question... over and over
Snake 1968
Just tell the person yu sell it to to edit the Email and password to a new one after he gets the game. Why do you people make it so hard. But I did not tell you how to do this.
Cynical Crab
It says right on the box, "Not valid for resale by prior owner." Which means, no you can't E-Bay it off and if you do, A.Net and NCSoft can take action if they choose.
Deagol
The EULA tell you to cancel your account under some circumstances. This means that it should be possible in the future.
Meanswhile, the account is the game. You can sell it by changing the mail address to that of the buyers.
Meanswhile, the account is the game. You can sell it by changing the mail address to that of the buyers.
Jia Xu
plus, why would you want to sell it? its not like WoW, where you have to pay monthly - its going to be around and available for you at no extra cost, so do what i do with Diablo 2 - play it, and if you get bored (im never gonna get bored of GW) then stick it in a cupboard and leave it for a few months. If you are bored of all your games then, then bring GW back out and you will be amazed at how fun it seems (heck, i find D2 fun when i do this, and i have full sets of loads of characters e.g Tal Rasha's IK etc. - dont sell the best game of this year!
Zai
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Originally Posted by alestian
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.
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Bgnome
this is not a discussion board. ones asks questions and one receives answers. end of story.
if you wish to make vague comparisons or discuss ethics behind the matter, use another forum. i will close this thread if it degenerates further.
if you wish to make vague comparisons or discuss ethics behind the matter, use another forum. i will close this thread if it degenerates further.
Deagol
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Originally Posted by Cynical Crab
It says right on the box, "Not valid for resale by prior owner." Which means, no you can't E-Bay it off and if you do, A.Net and NCSoft can take action if they choose.
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Oddish
I'm in the same situations as the OP, so I'd just like to make sure. Is it possible for the person who buys my copy of the game, to change the e-mail address and password to his own?
How do I sell this game, and transfer all control over the account to the buyer? Let's say I change the e-mail address to the buyer's and then let him change the password to the account. But I still could have the cd-key on a note somewhere. Can I take over the account again by entering the cd-key again? I wanna make sure that the buyer gets full control over the account.
How do I sell this game, and transfer all control over the account to the buyer? Let's say I change the e-mail address to the buyer's and then let him change the password to the account. But I still could have the cd-key on a note somewhere. Can I take over the account again by entering the cd-key again? I wanna make sure that the buyer gets full control over the account.
ChristopherKee
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Originally Posted by Oddish
I'm in the same situations as the OP, so I'd just like to make sure. Is it possible for the person who buys my copy of the game, to change the e-mail address and password to his own?
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Yes, they can change the account information. Your email and his will be sent a confirmation notice for each the email and password changed. All you have to do is confirm and the accounts all his.
I know because I purchased 3 copy's to start and only needed 2. I changed the email address and password on the third copy and gave it to a friend. He then changed it to his email.
And no. you can't "enter the cd key in again". The CD-Key is tied to the new email address.
Oddish
Great! Thanks for the reply. I had real trouble getting into this game, and it's a shame to just let 45 euros go to waste.
Velric Shadran
It is completely and 100% doable to sell your items, charaters, game, or account on EBay or in any other fashion. Guild Wars has no EULA or agreements upon playing.
mtxed
What happens if you resell to a person though?
They have to install it on their computer but when they input the same CD KEY as the previous owner what will happen? Will it let them install on the new computer or will it say: INVALID CD KEY and therefore cancel your installation?
BTW im interested in buying one for my cousin if you offer a good price
I think its legal to sell items, gold on eBay but not within the game itself, some idiot was spamming: 1000g for $3US PAYPAL!!! hahaha
They have to install it on their computer but when they input the same CD KEY as the previous owner what will happen? Will it let them install on the new computer or will it say: INVALID CD KEY and therefore cancel your installation?
BTW im interested in buying one for my cousin if you offer a good price
I think its legal to sell items, gold on eBay but not within the game itself, some idiot was spamming: 1000g for $3US PAYPAL!!! hahaha
Sekkira
No, you wouldn't put the cdkey in. You'd give them the username and password for the account and then they can change it and the cdkey is theirs.
Jasmine Esper
So I would sell the game.. send the buyer all the stuff, except the key after changing the account username and password. The user logs in and changes it to whatever he wants and that key is his..
doesn't he need the key to install the game? I forgot the installation process already.
doesn't he need the key to install the game? I forgot the installation process already.
Poppinjay
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Originally Posted by Cynical Crab
It says right on the box, "Not valid for resale by prior owner." Which means, no you can't E-Bay it off and if you do, A.Net and NCSoft can take action if they choose.
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Just because it says that it doesn't mean it is either.
A.) Legally binding.
or B.) Moral.
I remember lots of arcades in the 80's saying that they were not responsible for machines that would take coins without activating the game. This is of course BS as well, and they are responsible.
You can say anything you want on a sign or a box with the exception of a few things expressly prohibited. I could put a plaque above my door that reads "By entering this appartment you agree to tithe your income to me for the rest of your life." Doesn't mean it will be binding.
But to me, morality is the larger issue. As far as I am concerned, if you buy something you own it, and it is yours to do with as you will. This includes the transfer of property rights.
After all, if the item were stolen from you, you could press charges for theft. That means it must be your property. And if it is your property, you can freely give it away.
This is just another example of copyrights and sale agreements gone wacko. Unfortunately sometimes these are enforced, but hopefully this trend will end when people realize how disasterous these policies are. They are right up there with "point and click" agreements that don't require the entering of credit card info etc.
Poppinjay
"Enough of this feaces, this is a pathetic "WAAAHHH NERF!" thread..." -Principa Discordia
Genosha
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Originally Posted by Poppinjay
Just because it says that it doesn't mean it is either.
A.) Legally binding. or B.) Moral. I remember lots of arcades in the 80's saying that they were not responsible for machines that would take coins without activating the game. This is of course BS as well, and they are responsible. You can say anything you want on a sign or a box with the exception of a few things expressly prohibited. I could put a plaque above my door that reads "By entering this appartment you agree to tithe your income to me for the rest of your life." Doesn't mean it will be binding. But to me, morality is the larger issue. As far as I am concerned, if you buy something you own it, and it is yours to do with as you will. This includes the transfer of property rights. After all, if the item were stolen from you, you could press charges for theft. That means it must be your property. And if it is your property, you can freely give it away. This is just another example of copyrights and sale agreements gone wacko. Unfortunately sometimes these are enforced, but hopefully this trend will end when people realize how disasterous these policies are. They are right up there with "point and click" agreements that don't require the entering of credit card info etc. Poppinjay "Enough of this feaces, this is a pathetic "WAAAHHH NERF!" thread..." -Principa Discordia |
Ah yes I remember the EULA is a legal and binding contract or don't use the product. This is supported by all avenues of the LAW.... So tell me do you really want Microsoft to have access to all your information on your computer? Because the EULA is also a statement of privacy telling you that they will not share your information etc....
So Read everything before you say "yes" and by all means remember that just beacause you own it does not mean you have all rights to it...Would you say since you own it you can change the programing in it? The answer is NO...