Risks of Buying Software on Auction Sites

[jezebel]

the problem of counterfeit software sold through online auctions and through email spam offers is growing....the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), which reports that over 90 percent of the software offered on online auctions is illegitimate.

http://auctionbytes.com/cab/abn/y05/m09/i12/s04  :blinkie:

[xppman]

I read the article. LOL

Yea right as if “legitimate” software mass-produced by subs in China, Taiwan or Bill’s basement for BIG company’s work.

I’m telling you all the BIG guys are VERY afraid or worried about the small Biz nipping at their heals.
They have been since ebay came into play some ten years ago. Now more than ever, they are worried because many of us know how to do it for less and still provide good CS and products while making a profit.

On a side note: Hey AuctionBytesME. Boink YOU. LOL