Counter Strike Source Key Used

[TheHipsterSloth]

So I bought a HARD COPY of Counter Strike Source on ebay. I did not know that it would also mean that the key would be used. If there is a way of getting a new key for my game without returning this or contacting steam please let me know. And again ITS A HARD COPY. And no im not buying it through steam because my download speed is slow and theres no point in shipping this game back to the seller because than im wasting money. If anyone can help me get a new key for the game please add me and help me out. Thanks.

[TeKraken]

You need to take it up with the person that sold it to you or purchase (or trade for) a new/unused copy.
There is no other way.

[TheHipsterSloth]

TeKraken님이 먼저 게시:

You need to take it up with the person that sold it to you or purchase (or trade for) a new/unused copy.
There is no other way.

Do you think theres a way to retrieve the key?

[TeKraken]

Nope. Once keys are registered to an account that is that.

[Τhe Rolling Cheese Wheel]

TheHipsterSloth님이 먼저 게시:

TeKraken님이 먼저 게시:

You need to take it up with the person that sold it to you or purchase (or trade for) a new/unused copy.
There is no other way.

Do you think theres a way to retrieve the key?

Once a key is used you cannot retrieve it. A key that is once bound to an account it is bound forever. Next time pay very close attention to the fine text on ebay sales which may state that the game you got is used or opened.

Best of luck to you on getting your money back.

[Marble]

If you have no luck getting a refund from the seller, try the following:

If you contact Steam support by submitting a ticket, attach a copy of the eBay receipt, a link to the auction page, a photo of the game box with product key on display as well.

For the photo, write down the support ticket ID on a piece of paper and get that in the photo as well to prove you took the photo. I would imagine this would be sufficient evidence for them to know that you are the owner and they may be willing to transfer the game to your account.

[TeKraken]

Canti님이 먼저 게시:

If you have no luck getting a refund from the seller, try the following:

If you contact Steam support by submitting a ticket, attach a copy of the eBay receipt, a link to the auction page, a photo of the game box with product key on display as well.

For the photo, write down the support ticket ID on a piece of paper and get that in the photo as well to prove you took the photo. I would imagine this would be sufficient evidence for them to know that you are the owner and they may be willing to transfer the game to your account.

Or Valve will initiate the procedure for reclaiming a hijacked account (from the seller).

[TheHipsterSloth]

Canti님이 먼저 게시:

If you have no luck getting a refund from the seller, try the following:

If you contact Steam support by submitting a ticket, attach a copy of the eBay receipt, a link to the auction page, a photo of the game box with product key on display as well.

For the photo, write down the support ticket ID on a piece of paper and get that in the photo as well to prove you took the photo. I would imagine this would be sufficient evidence for them to know that you are the owner and they may be willing to transfer the game to your account.

What if I installed the game with the installation discs, but then game shared it on steam with a friend? Would it ask for a key?

[Marble]

TheHipsterSloth님이 먼저 게시:

What if I installed the game with the installation discs, but then game shared it on steam with a friend? Would it ask for a key?

No, but if you know a friend who is willing to do this then you don't need the disc at all. The version on the disc is so old it will not work online anyway, so you would have to download the game againr regardless.
You would also not be able to access their games if they are using them.

[TheHipsterSloth]

Canti님이 먼저 게시:

TheHipsterSloth님이 먼저 게시:

What if I installed the game with the installation discs, but then game shared it on steam with a friend? Would it ask for a key?

No, but if you know a friend who is willing to do this then you don't need the disc at all. The version on the disc is so old it will not work online anyway, so you would have to download the game againr regardless.
You would also not be able to access their games if they are using them.

So the disc is basically useless?

[Marble]

TheHipsterSloth님이 먼저 게시:

So the disc is basically useless?

Correct. Although they do a good job of scaring birds away in fields.

[TeKraken]

Yup.
Read the advert/ebay page again, if the game is not listed as used you may be able to get your money back from the seller using ebays refund system.

[TheHipsterSloth]

Canti님이 먼저 게시:

TheHipsterSloth님이 먼저 게시:

So the disc is basically useless?

Correct. Although they do a good job of scaring birds away in fields.

Now I just have to find someone thats willing to game share xD

[Marble]

TheHipsterSloth님이 먼저 게시:

Now I just have to find someone thats willing to game share xD

Keep in mind it's not sharing a game, it's sharing an entire library.

If they are playing ANY of their games, you cannot play any of theirs. Likewise, if you are playing CSS and they want to play one of their other games, this will kick you off.

[W_allster]

ok

[TheHipsterSloth]

Canti님이 먼저 게시:

TheHipsterSloth님이 먼저 게시:

Now I just have to find someone thats willing to game share xD

Keep in mind it's not sharing a game, it's sharing an entire library.

If they are playing ANY of their games, you cannot play any of theirs. Likewise, if you are playing CSS and they want to play one of their other games, this will kick you off.

Dammit