Is this legit..?

[drew_kyle_goodlad]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Microsoft-Windows-8-1-Pro-32-or-64-Bit-Windows-8-1-Activation-Key-/331304219444?pt=UK_Computing_Software_Software_SR&hash=item4d23453334

It's in the title, really. Is this legit? I'm an eBay newbie and would like your advice on this.

Is this also legit.. seems VERY fishy..
https://www.g2a.com/microsoft-windows-8-professional-32-64-bit-cd-key-global.html

 

[kanewolf]

If you have to ask, then it probably ISN'T...

 

[drew_kyle_goodlad]

I'm not sure, the seller has "100% feedback"? Not sure if this means it is a trusted seller? I just want to check before spending money on there..

 

[jty0yt]

G2A.com is a completely safe website, the Windows 8 key seems iffy though. It is only 9 pounds I would try it

 

[USAFRet]

Almost certainly not. That is attempting to sell the activation key. Where do you plan to get the actual install?

The Windows OS costs what it costs. Anyone selling a 'license key' for significantly less than the major resellerss (Amazon/Newegg/Tigerdirect/etc) is almost certainly not legit.

 

[Someone Somewhere]

I would say nope, for both.

G2A had a habit of sellling stuff that was region-locked by memory. Windows in chinese, for example.

 

[drew_kyle_goodlad]

It says software is sold via official download from Microsoft Servers on the eBay listing..?

 

[USAFRet]

I like how he says "Those other guys that sell cheap Windows licenses are fake. Ours are legit."

 

[vrumor]

If you are trying to convince yourself, go ahead and buy it. Several people here have said their opinion, why ask if you arent going to listen to it. I wouldnt touch anything from g2a either.

 

[drew_kyle_goodlad]

I had a look at the 100% feedback, and it shows many people are happy? But can this be like on youtube like bots and such to improve the feedback rating of the seller?

 

[USAFRet]

It says software is sold via official download from Microsoft Servers on the eBay listing..?

Note the grammatical errors in the listing. This is not a native English speaker.

 

[Someone Somewhere]

Microsoft does not, IIRC, publish any direct links to download Windows 8/8.1.

They have a download program, which requires a retail key and seems to have a ridiculously high failure rate.

The question to ask yourself is why these people can sell it for half retail and still make a profit.

 

[drew_kyle_goodlad]

Okay, thanks guys, Can anyone link me to a known legit seller at a cheap price? I'm REALLY REALLY stretched on budget unfortunately.

 

[USAFRet]

Okay, thanks guys, Can anyone link me to a known legit seller at a cheap price? I'm REALLY REALLY stretched on budget unfortunately.

Whichever of the major, authorized resellers in your country has it on sale today. Otherwise, they are all pretty much the same price.

 

[me_ashley]

Hi guys,
I've actually bought my Win8 from G2A lately and gotta say that haven't got any problem in either activating it or using whatsoever so for my money - it's worth a try I would say that it's one of those trusted key-selling sites.