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A bit of advice needed on shady ebay software...

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Amerihudge

Junior Member
I could use some advice on this one.

I purchased Microsoft Office 2003 Pro - supposedly OEM as indicated by the ad, but recieved an NFR version which is "Not for Retail or OEM Distribution." The software does include a product key, but the part number signifies that this is one of those educational mass liscened copies for student use. In fact the item was shipped from a college town.

I emailed the guy and told him if I wanted illegal software I would not have paid $200.00 for it. I asked him what he was going to do about it. His reply: "i will give you your money back and you will send me the software back!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

I'm really unsure what to do in this situation. I have no assurance that a guy that sells me illegal software will do as he says. I also would rather not jepordize my stellar feedback rating. Am I just screwed in this situation or what?
 
Originally posted by: Amerihudge
His reply: "i will give you your money back and you will send me the software back!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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Do that, in that order.

Then when it's all done report his ass to Microsoft and the college in his town, just to teach his ass a lesson.
 
Originally posted by: Injury
Originally posted by: Amerihudge
His reply: "i will give you your money back and you will send me the software back!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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Do that, in that order.

Then when it's all done report his ass to Microsoft and the college in his town, just to teach his ass a lesson.
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Definitely report him to MS.

Blatant, for profit piracy is not cool.

Viper GTS
 
Originally posted by: brigden
Who are you really?
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Just a longtime anandtech reader and lurker, but first time poster. I decided to post here because the concept of NFR software is understood, unlike the 23 dopes that gave this guy positive feedback for sending them the same thing I received.

Really, I'm harmless... lol

Actually acording to my assigned avatar, I guess I'm Stevie Wonder
 
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