Is it safe to buy Steam pc games on auction site?

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hi

hope this thread does not break any rules.

I see quite a few games listed on auction site for Steam, international sellers generally who are selling Steam games cheap - my question is are these safe to purchase and does anyone have experience?

Many thanks
 
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I have looked a couple of times at these sales but they often look dubious and sometimes for a whole new account with the game, I wouldn't risk it
 
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eBay don't officially allow the sale of digital goods so I personally wouldn't risk it. Plus there are plenty of other legitimate key sellers about so just pay a bit more and get it from Humble Store, CD Keys etc. Although I personally avoid some of the grey market resellers due to the impact they have on smaller developers.
 
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eBay don't officially allow the sale of digital goods so I personally wouldn't risk it. Plus there are plenty of other legitimate key sellers about so just pay a bit more and get it from Humble Store, CD Keys etc. Although I personally avoid some of the grey market resellers to the impact they have on smaller developers.
And you’ve no right to a refund if you get a code that doesn’t work.
 
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