Software prices - are these for real or not ?

[vhelp]

Hi guys.

I've got a rather posible dumb question, regarding the link below:

<edited -- link removed - warez site --- bjm>


My question (obvious) is, is this for real ??
I need Office 97 (or maybe even Office 2000) - am I dreaming or what hehe ??

Thanks,
-vhelp

[housepig]

How can you sell this software so cheap? It seems to good to be true - is there a catch?

There is no catch - the software versions that we sell are OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) which means you will receive the installation CDs only (they do not come in their original retail packing and do not include the manual). We do guarantee that all programs are the 100% full working retail versions - no demos or academic versions! When you order, you will receive all materials required for a complete installation - or your money back! Why pay hundreds dollars more when you can get exactly the same but cheaper? You don't have to pay that much for the fancy box and manuals.

This software is recognized as a backup software.

What do I get when I order something from you?

You get the CD(s) with the software in jewel case and labels. You also get the activation key, serial number or cd key necessary to activate the software so it work. Note, that you will not be able to register the software with the manufacturer and get their support, but we will do our best to support you any way possible. This includes providing different updates and service packs. However some updates will still be available from manufacturers, in fact most of them.

short answer - I would conclude from the boldfaced lines that this is utter bootleg.

even on an OEM version, you should be able to register your product and get tech support from the manufacturer. and what is this "recognized as backup software" bullshit?

"all our products ship from Eastern Europe"... I bet they do! this looks very sketchy. if you buy from them, send them a money order...

[vhelp]

hi housepig,

Thanks for responding.

Yeah, I realize that there is the posibility of it being bootleg (not totally legit)
but then, they got a webstie, and are not "hiding" from anyone, so there must
be some legitiamcy involved here, else they'd be too easily cought for this 8O

The part about the "packing" makes sense. I don't know how many times I
heard people say "...reason it costs so much is the 'packaging' .. yada yada"
So, naturally, I coudn't resist, and decided to post here first, for some peoples
suggestions (or knowledge of flim-flam nonsense)

Any other takes on this website ??

Also, does anybody know of any good low-cost stores (websites) that sell
software much cheaper (but is DEFinately legit) ??

Thanks everyone,
-vhelp

[Craig Tucker]

Become a student, or get a job in education, you can then buy a lot of software at educational discount prices, and the savings can be huge.

[808smokey]

I would buy it. That's how I sell my software. Retail is a waste on software. You can give anyone the XP install disk without any worries of "bottlegging". All you have to buy is the KEY for the software, You can buy for an XP home/pro install key for $100-$140. They mail you the card with a key on it. The "retail" gives you the box, instructions, and all the other junk you don't need. As far as support: www.microsoft.com

I wouldn't buy from that site though. It's not a .com or .net and those prices are too low even for wholesale cost. I can XP for around $85-90 wholesale and that's the lowest it goes unless you 500 copies or more.

[BJ_M]

it is warez -- as why --- read housepigs post ......

sending your CC to E. Europe , and not even on a https connection ...

well i got some swamp land for you also ...



also -- just because they have a web site means nothing ...

there are 100's of these sites ... and they even sell on ebay ... but its all warez ...

if you dont believe me , just ask Microsoft or adobe