-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Living on the pension

You never really know the legality of software on eBay or similar forums. Its 
shrink wrapped, yes, but anyone with the machine can re-shrink wrap after using 
it. Likewise, someone could be selling their copy with the passive assumption 
that the original and license are being transferred, hence it should be off the 
first computer. But, is it? Who knows. The buyer is probably covered in a case 
like that. The seller may not be so lucky. Or, try it in a country with 
stricter laws and you may in a heap of trouble... buyer OR seller (assuming 
you're in that country).

Bottom line... you never really know. I know only what I would do. If I REALLY 
need to buy software, and that guy is selling the original disc on eBay, he'll 
probably get my business... as long as his rating is tolerable.

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-----Original Message-----
From: pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
On Behalf Of Judith
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 8:17 PM
To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Living on the pension


question, so then is it "legal" to bid/buy software on ebay? 
How would you
know if the original owner does not still have it on his/her 
computer?

thanks,
christy
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The software I bought says it is new and the CD is still shrink 
wrapped.  Plus owner maintains it unregistered.  That's why I 
look at the seller's rating and only buy from sellers who have a 
99 or better.

Never been disappointed yet :-)

Judith

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