Is there any penalty for refunding multiple games?

[Deep Delver]

I've got a bunch of games on my list I'm thinking of buying, however I'm a little unsure about a few of them. My gut tells me I'll probably end up refunding more than one. Is this okay, or is there a penalty for refunding multiple games in succession?

[The nameless Gamer]

Too many refunds can lead to you losing the privilege to refund in the future. Especially if there are too many within a short time span.

[Deep Delver]

Originally posted by The nameless Commander:

Too many refunds can lead to you losing the privilege to refund in the future. Especially if there are too many within a short time span.

So how would I avoid that? Like, is there a minimum time limit between refunds?

[Spawn of Totoro]

Originally posted by Deep Delver:

Originally posted by The nameless Commander:

Too many refunds can lead to you losing the privilege to refund in the future. Especially if there are too many within a short time span.

So how would I avoid that? Like, is there a minimum time limit between refunds?

No one knows the criteria.

It is suggested that you do research before buying a game, to ensure it will run and that you will enjoy it, before making the purchase.

[Mad Scientist]

Originally posted by Deep Delver:

Originally posted by The nameless Commander:

Too many refunds can lead to you losing the privilege to refund in the future. Especially if there are too many within a short time span.

So how would I avoid that? Like, is there a minimum time limit between refunds?

Even a general number can get you to the point where steam won't allow refunds anymore.

You should be looking up any game in YouTube or other sources to see if you'd like the game. Steam doesn't allow purchasing and refunds to essentially "demo a game".

[The nameless Gamer]

There you have it, from several people. Don't rush purchases, take a look at a game on youtube or other media if you're not sure. Read the user reviews, especially those which provide relevant information. If the game allows non-owners to do so, ask about it in its community hub. A refund should be your last resort.

[Deep Delver]

Originally posted by The nameless Commander:

There you have it, from several people. Don't rush purchases, take a look at a game on youtube or other media if you're not sure. Read the user reviews, especially those which provide relevant information. If the game allows non-owners to do so, ask about it in its community hub. A refund should be your last resort.

I get it, but that's kinda hard when reviews are mixed. But whatever I guess. ♥♥♥♥ system.

[Spawn of Totoro]

Originally posted by Deep Delver:

Originally posted by The nameless Commander:

There you have it, from several people. Don't rush purchases, take a look at a game on youtube or other media if you're not sure. Read the user reviews, especially those which provide relevant information. If the game allows non-owners to do so, ask about it in its community hub. A refund should be your last resort.

I get it, but that's kinda hard when reviews are mixed. But whatever I guess. ♥♥♥♥ system.

Don't just go by reviews, check gameplay footage and such as well. Check the forums and ask questions. There are far more areas to include when doing research, then what the general review rating is.

[Dracon]

Originally posted by Deep Delver:

Originally posted by The nameless Commander:

Too many refunds can lead to you losing the privilege to refund in the future. Especially if there are too many within a short time span.

So how would I avoid that? Like, is there a minimum time limit between refunds?

If they refuse to refund you, just go to court, recently guy in Russia won and steam did refund all his money.

[Spawn of Totoro]

Originally posted by Dracon:

Originally posted by Deep Delver:

So how would I avoid that? Like, is there a minimum time limit between refunds?

If they refuse to refund you, just go to court, recently guy in Russia won and steam did refund all his money.

Link? The only one I have read was a Russian user fully banned from his account was suing Valve and can't find a verdict as of yet.

Also, the OP lives in the US.

[Mad Scientist]

Originally posted by Dracon:

Originally posted by Deep Delver:

So how would I avoid that? Like, is there a minimum time limit between refunds?

If they refuse to refund you, just go to court, recently guy in Russia won and steam did refund all his money.

Couldn't find such a claim.
You sure you're remembering the right person vs company example?

[76561198407601200]

Originally posted by Deep Delver:

Originally posted by The nameless Commander:

There you have it, from several people. Don't rush purchases, take a look at a game on youtube or other media if you're not sure. Read the user reviews, especially those which provide relevant information. If the game allows non-owners to do so, ask about it in its community hub. A refund should be your last resort.

I get it, but that's kinda hard when reviews are mixed. But whatever I guess. ♥♥♥♥ system.

Not hard in the least bit. You search for "(insert game name) review" into youtube, they will typically go over the pros and cons. Some reviewers do a spoiler-free version, some do not. Nothing in that process is difficult.

[Deep Delver]

Originally posted by The Living Tribunal:

Originally posted by Deep Delver:

I get it, but that's kinda hard when reviews are mixed. But whatever I guess. ♥♥♥♥ system.

Not hard in the least bit. You search for "(insert game name) review" into youtube, they will typically go over the pros and cons. Some reviewers do a spoiler-free version, some do not. Nothing in that process is difficult.

I meant it's kinda hard to make a choice when reviews are mixed, or a review is *mostly* positive, but there are issues that give you pause.

Reviews can only go so far. There's a limit to how much you can learn about a game without playing it yourself.

[Start_Running]

Originally posted by Deep Delver:

Originally posted by The Living Tribunal:

Not hard in the least bit. You search for "(insert game name) review" into youtube, they will typically go over the pros and cons. Some reviewers do a spoiler-free version, some do not. Nothing in that process is difficult.

I meant it's kinda hard to make a choice when reviews are mixed, or a review is *mostly* positive, but there are issues that give you pause.

Reviews can only go so far. There's a limit to how much you can learn about a game without playing it yourself.

fRead the reviews, and watch a few lets plays. Then make your decision.

[Judgmental Amaterasu]

Originally posted by Deep Delver:

Originally posted by The nameless Commander:

There you have it, from several people. Don't rush purchases, take a look at a game on youtube or other media if you're not sure. Read the user reviews, especially those which provide relevant information. If the game allows non-owners to do so, ask about it in its community hub. A refund should be your last resort.

I get it, but that's kinda hard when reviews are mixed. But whatever I guess. ♥♥♥♥ system.

Reviews are supposed to just be one of the avenues of research a consumer should utilize before purchasing a product. Just because X person thought something was 10/10 doesn't mean that is where you should stop on research.

[3am]

Reviews are the last thing I check. By the time I get to reviews I am 99% sure if I want to spend my money on game or not. My first goto is YouTube and that is for Let's Plays not reviews.