expiredTedusmc2009 posted Aug 23, 2023 04:56 PM
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expiredTedusmc2009 posted Aug 23, 2023 04:56 PM
Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 Lifetime License for Windows or Mac
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"NerdUsed" knows they couldn't get away with it as an Amazon Marketplace Reseller.
NerdUsed is finding install keys through any means possible (MSDN user development license banks, corporate, government, or educational codes, etc.). The deals are limited-time deals and they move on to another marketplace site for a different promo. Often, the deals suddenly end when Microsoft determines complementary for-development codes origining from a legal MSDN account user are exhaused or misused. There are many different categories of freely-provided or minimum-fee install codes that are provided throughout the world and amongst many different environments (students, corporates, developers, non-profits, etc.).
Their mailbox is in the U.K. but there is no actual office there. From their actual sites that they directly sell through, we know that English is not their language (using translators), so it's almost certain that they're operating out of a non-English speaking country. They likely do not reside in the U.K. Complaints and re-issuing of declined codes is mostly done through their Telegram account for legal and privacy purposes.
There is no difference between a $2 and a $50 office install code from these install code providers. They are all the same. It's interesting how people feel it's more "authentic" when they pay more money for one. Therefore this is not a "good deal" compared to other gray-market licenses - and this is definitely NOT equivalent to a $300-$600 Microsoft (or other) software license purchased from almost any U.S. store (except Craigslist and marketplace hubs).
Regarding your financial and personal privacy, you're better off purchasing by cash, PayPal, Virtual Credit Card with limits, or from a site that does NOT remit your personal contact (or credit card) details to the install code provider.
"It installed" does not equal it's a "legitimate software license", it's "for life", and it's a "consumer retail license".
Groupon is not the install-code provider. Groupon will take their 7-15% commission, hold the money for at least 30 days (past the credit card charge back period) then send the remaining to NerdUsed's foreign bank. Groupon is not held liable for the future failure of any product in its Marketplace site. Groupon is not responsible for the authenticity or claims made by its product/service resellers.
Microsoft is not responsible for verifying the authenticity of each code install, just as GM does not verify that each Escalade driver is the actual owner. Microsoft should sue Marketplace sites? They can't. Craigslist can't be sued for having imitation products posted on their site. Also, all these install-code resellers are internationally located in non-western countries. At best, they have a post office box and a Telegram account.
Microsoft software is sold as a license to use, not as a physical product disc. Successful install activation is not software license approval. There is no immediate check to verify that it's being installed on a computer owned by a specific company, college, charity, software developer, etc. However, when their status changes, or other flags come up in the future, license codes can be deactivated - easy to do thanks to ongoing internet verifications. It may work for a week, or 10 years. The Marketplace Hub offers no additional credibility as to the life of the product.
Therefore, buying an international app install code from Groupon or StackSocial offers no additional quality than buying it from the luckyapps site in Kazakstan. Paying $50 gives you nothing more than paying $5. For all we know, NerdUsed may be located in Kazakstan.
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1. those are gray market product at the best. those are actually part of volume license or MSDN license that, according to the EULA, cannot be resold individually. but i think most people here just want to got a working office license and who care if MS ever going to spend time to find out. which lead me to the second part
2. there are tons, like TONS of seller doing this for cheaper, for like forever. like.. for example, go deal 24 (which you will find they do tons of advertisement in any PC hardware websites, and they are not the only one) often offers around 5 to 7 dollar per windows license and 15 to 20 for office license for as long as i know.
i suppose SD only got cut from certain places and therefor only promote it. this is a good business parctice no doubt, but you are also promoting, in essence, an illegal product.
Oh, 8"
hmmm...
nope, sorry.
best to check B00m3r's 'R US
Another place is woot which is owned by Amazon, They have similarly priced Office and Windows
https://www.woot.com/category/com...cdet_pc_1
I guess woot is more legit? Being owned my Amazon. Of course, if you don't care there are grey market key provider out there for less than $10-$15.
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This is being sold from a VERIFIED Microsoft partner. I doubt those really cheap deals on ebay are from verified Microsoft partners.
https://appsource.micro
FWIW. I bought this and it is actually Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus so I have extra features than Home & Student, Home & Business and Professional.
"Professional Plus: Only available through volume licensing channels; includes core applications plus Outlook, Publisher, Access and Skype for Business. Uses Click-to-Run method for online installation."
From my understanding "lifetime" means the lifetime of your 1 PC. It doesn't mean your human life. Pretty much don't buy this for a PC, junk it and then buy a new PC next month.
"NerdUsed" knows they couldn't get away with it as an Amazon Marketplace Reseller.
NerdUsed is finding install keys through any means possible (MSDN user development license banks, corporate, government, or educational codes, etc.). The deals are limited-time deals and they move on to another marketplace site for a different promo. Often, the deals suddenly end when Microsoft determines complementary for-development codes origining from a legal MSDN account user are exhaused or misused. There are many different categories of freely-provided or minimum-fee install codes that are provided throughout the world and amongst many different environments (students, corporates, developers, non-profits, etc.).
Their mailbox is in the U.K. but there is no actual office there. From their actual sites that they directly sell through, we know that English is not their language (using translators), so it's almost certain that they're operating out of a non-English speaking country. They likely do not reside in the U.K. Complaints and re-issuing of declined codes is mostly done through their Telegram account for legal and privacy purposes.
There is no difference between a $2 and a $50 office install code from these install code providers. They are all the same. It's interesting how people feel it's more "authentic" when they pay more money for one. Therefore this is not a "good deal" compared to other gray-market licenses - and this is definitely NOT equivalent to a $300-$600 Microsoft (or other) software license purchased from almost any U.S. store (except Craigslist and marketplace hubs).
Regarding your financial and personal privacy, you're better off purchasing by cash, PayPal, Virtual Credit Card with limits, or from a site that does NOT remit your personal contact (or credit card) details to the install code provider.
"It installed" does not equal it's a "legitimate software license", it's "for life", and it's a "consumer retail license".
Groupon is not the install-code provider. Groupon will take their 7-15% commission, hold the money for at least 30 days (past the credit card charge back period) then send the remaining to NerdUsed's foreign bank. Groupon is not held liable for the future failure of any product in its Marketplace site. Groupon is not responsible for the authenticity or claims made by its product/service resellers.
Microsoft is not responsible for verifying the authenticity of each code install, just as GM does not verify that each Escalade driver is the actual owner. Microsoft should sue Marketplace sites? They can't. Craigslist can't be sued for having imitation products posted on their site. Also, all these install-code resellers are internationally located in non-western countries. At best, they have a post office box and a Telegram account.
Microsoft software is sold as a license to use, not as a physical product disc. Successful install activation is not software license approval. There is no immediate check to verify that it's being installed on a computer owned by a specific company, college, charity, software developer, etc. However, when their status changes, or other flags come up in the future, license codes can be deactivated - easy to do thanks to ongoing internet verifications. It may work for a week, or 10 years. The Marketplace Hub offers no additional credibility as to the life of the product.
Therefore, buying an international app install code from Groupon or StackSocial offers no additional quality than buying it from the luckyapps site in Kazakstan. Paying $50 gives you nothing more than paying $5. For all we know, NerdUsed may be located in Kazakstan.
But not 80. Dat sh!tr iz _old_
Does this mean its tied to an email log in or is it lock to a single computer?
Like if i have a home computer and a laptop logged into the same email account can i use it on both or only 1?
Yes, I do believe, such as with Windows license keys, simply upgrading your RAM, HDD, Graphics card, etc. should not cause any issues. Changing out a motherboard or CPU for any reason could possibly trigger a de-licensing, however you should be able to call Microsoft and have your UHI reset for your license and get it re-activated. Not sure if that's still a thing for Microsoft. But yes, basically the OEM license keys would be good for the "lifetime" of the computer itself you're using.
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