frontpageDesertGardener | Staff posted Feb 03, 2026 07:39 AM
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frontpageDesertGardener | Staff posted Feb 03, 2026 07:39 AM
Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Lifetime License (3-PC/Windows 10/11 Digital)
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There's always comments or questions about why Slickdeals allows these types of things here, and it's been answered that they simply get a cut.
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$12 price for Microsoft Office Pro 2024 (especially for 3 PCs) is a major red flag. For context, the official retail price for a single-PC license is $149.99 for Office Home 2024 and roughly $249.99 for Home & Business 2024.
Here is what you need to know about that $12 "deal":
1. It is likely a "Grey Market" License
At this price, the seller is almost certainly providing an unauthorized key.
Volume Keys: Most $12 licenses are Volume License (MAK/KMS) keys meant for large corporations. Selling these to individuals violates Microsoft's terms, and they can be deactivated at any time once Microsoft detects the misuse.
Developer Keys (MSDN): These are intended for software testing and are not legal for resale. Microsoft frequently blacklists these keys when they show up on public marketplaces.
2. High Risk of Deactivation
While the key might work today, "grey market" keys are notorious for stopping months later.
If the key is deactivated, you will see an "Unlicensed Product" or "Activation Required" error, and most features (like editing or saving) will be disabled.
Since the transaction is not through an authorized reseller, you will have no official support from Microsoft to restore access.
3. Security & Safety Risks
Malware: Cheap keys sold via third-party sites often require you to download modified installers or "activator" tools that can contain spyware or credential stealers like CryptBot.
Counterfeit Scams: Some buyers report that after purchasing these low-cost keys, their devices were hit by malware attacks.
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In short, yes these will work for now. However, you run the risk of them being shut off eventually.
"We're ok bending the rules, so long as we make ours..."
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