Gifting Games to friends for a HIGHER PRICE using VPN

[BlueShadow264]

as there is a rule about using VPN to other regions to buy games cheaper, i'd like to gift to my friend which is in a MORE EXPENSIVE country, even though this is against the rules, but might get steam more revenue, so is that acceptable?

[The End]

No that is not acceptable, get him a giftcard.

[emp456]

Nope, i'm afraid, see here:

https://store.steampowered.com/subscriber_agreement/#3

You agree that you will not use IP proxying or other methods to disguise the place of your residence, whether to circumvent geographical restrictions on game content, to purchase at pricing not applicable to your geography, or for any other purpose. If you do this, Valve may terminate your access to your Account.

Maybe this is for the help forum?

[Brian9824]

Originally posted by BlueShadow264:

as there is a rule about using VPN to other regions to buy games cheaper, i'd like to gift to my friend which is in a MORE EXPENSIVE country, even though this is against the rules, but might get steam more revenue, so is that acceptable?

That is grounds for getting your account banned and would not generate more revenue for steam. It would actually cost them revenue as everyone would just use VPN's to change their countries to buy games for a lower price.

[Cherrycat]

It should be common sense they don't want you abusing their "kindness" to foreign markets to get games cheaper.

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

If the price difference between the 2 regions is more than 10% after currency conversion, you can not gift it. The original regional restrictions still apply, if the game has them.

If that is the case, send one of these using external funds only...

https://store.steampowered.com/digitalgiftcards/selectgiftcard

For custom amounts over the minimum allowed to purchase, use this guide...

https://www.howtogeek.com/331114/how-to-send-a-steam-digital-gift-card-in-any-amount/

For price references, use this site... https://steamdb.info/

Or just use https://isthereanydeal.com/

[isomorphic_projection]

Originally posted by BlueShadow264:

as there is a rule about using VPN to other regions to buy games cheaper, i'd like to gift to my friend which is in a MORE EXPENSIVE country, even though this is against the rules, but might get steam more revenue, so is that acceptable?

Do you live in the EU.

[Brian9824]

Originally posted by isomorphic_projection:

Originally posted by BlueShadow264:

as there is a rule about using VPN to other regions to buy games cheaper, i'd like to gift to my friend which is in a MORE EXPENSIVE country, even though this is against the rules, but might get steam more revenue, so is that acceptable?

Do you live in the EU.

That doesn't matter as it still violates steam's service and is grounds for an account ban. No EU law lets you change that.