03-30-2004, 04:53 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 68
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Why are These Sites allowed to exist
I was searching for a certain software program, & noticed the manufacturer actually was selling on ebay. I then went to check yahoo auctions. One seller was listing probably about $200 worth of software for $15.00 shipped. Right on his auction page it say something to the effect of "to bring you this software at these prices it is delivered with electronic documentation & on a CDR".
I contacted the mfg, & they said he is in no way an authorized seller, & anyone buying from him wouldn't get upgrades. He's already selling their latest version, duh.
My question, is how is he getting away with this? I've never purchased anything off yahoo auctions, but don't they realize this is entirely illegal.
The other thing that irks me, is I can't find an official channel to report this activity. If we really want to curb software piracy, shouldn't we make it simple to report?
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