How can I check a HL2 key?

[Jassi]

I bought the game from Ebay but the box was open. Is there a way I can check if the key is already in use or not? And if it is, can I request a new key from Valve (since I bought it from Ebay). I have the whole collectors edition package and the seller does not accept returns

 

[jimithing2077]

You'll know if the key is in use or not when you try to connect to Steam...good luck and hopefully you dont fall into the hands of eGay

 

[Jassi]

I am gonna mail in the insert with the key to valve, it looks like they will be able to compensate me with a new key

Anyone have luck with them replacing a stolen key?

 

[Smilin]

That's pretty cool of Valve IMHO.

It also lets them deactivate that old key so if someone ripped you off they won't be able to play any longer. mwahaha

 

[Malak]

Don't ever buy a Valve game on Ebay. You aren't allowed to sell the game to someone else, it's against the EULA, so chances are they won't replace it.

 

[Jassi]

Originally posted by: KruptosAngelos
Don't ever buy a Valve game on Ebay. You aren't allowed to sell the game to someone else, it's against the EULA, so chances are they won't replace it.

1 - It was from a company selling the game.
2 - I didnt know this.
3 - I looked at their site, they dont make you send in receipts or proof of purchase. I think it is more than fair, I paid money for this game and the person who stole the key didnt.

However, I will never buy games from Ebay in the future.

 

[Malak]

Originally posted by: Jassi

Originally posted by: KruptosAngelos
Don't ever buy a Valve game on Ebay. You aren't allowed to sell the game to someone else, it's against the EULA, so chances are they won't replace it.

1 - It was from a company selling the game.
2 - I didnt know this.
3 - I looked at their site, they dont make you send in receipts or proof of purchase. I think it is more than fair, I paid money for this game and the person who stole the key didnt.

However, I will never buy games from Ebay in the future.

I've never heard of legit companies selling software on Ebay.

 

[Smilin]

Originally posted by: Jassi

Originally posted by: KruptosAngelos
Don't ever buy a Valve game on Ebay. You aren't allowed to sell the game to someone else, it's against the EULA, so chances are they won't replace it.

1 - It was from a company selling the game.
2 - I didnt know this.
3 - I looked at their site, they dont make you send in receipts or proof of purchase. I think it is more than fair, I paid money for this game and the person who stole the key didnt.

However, I will never buy games from Ebay in the future.

In your defense, it's a bit hard to abide by a EULA you've never seen.

 

[bamacre]

Originally posted by: KruptosAngelos

Originally posted by: Jassi

Originally posted by: KruptosAngelos
Don't ever buy a Valve game on Ebay. You aren't allowed to sell the game to someone else, it's against the EULA, so chances are they won't replace it.

1 - It was from a company selling the game.
2 - I didnt know this.
3 - I looked at their site, they dont make you send in receipts or proof of purchase. I think it is more than fair, I paid money for this game and the person who stole the key didnt.

However, I will never buy games from Ebay in the future.

I've never heard of legit companies selling software on Ebay.

What? I sometimes sell software on ebay.

 

[thecrecarc]

i bought a valuve game and worked perfect and his rep is 100%

 

[MidasKnight]

Originally posted by: Smilin
That's pretty cool of Valve IMHO.

It also lets them deactivate that old key so if someone ripped you off they won't be able to play any longer. mwahaha

:laugh::thumbsup:

 

[Slogun]

Just try to register the key with valve. If it's ever been registered you won't be able to use it.
I've heard it takes months to get a new key form valve. You be better off appealing through ebay. I think there is an automatic insurance plus dispute resolution.