Before you snap up that $12.50 copy of Photoshop on eBay, read tech-blog Digital Inspiration's tips on buying software safely. The auction site is rife with scammers and too-good-to-be-true deals. For example:
If the software is old or not sealed inside a box, always ask the seller to send you real photographs of the installation CDs and software manuals that came along with his purchase. This is to confirm that the seller owns the authentic version of the software.
This is required reading for anyone looking to score a deal on software. You can find unbeatable bargains on eBay, but you can also get ripped off easily. Pay special attention to tip #8: verify with the seller that the software hasn't already been activated. If it has, you may have just bought yourself a coaster.
Want more eBay advice? Check out the eBay wiki, which has articles for buyers and sellers alike. — Rick Broida
Before You Buy Software on eBay [Digital Inspiration]
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