Cheapest Software Anywhere ? I dont think so!

[Techmonkey]

Just came across this site

http://www.cheapestsoftwareanywhere .com (link edited to not stop links to this site)

At first glance they look legit, but do a bit of searching on the web and you will find lots of complaints and discussions about their legitamacy.

Looking through the FAQ and alarm bells start ringing:

Quote:How can you sell this software? It seems too good to be true - is there a catch?
There is no catch - the software versions that we sell are OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) which means you will receive an installation CD images only (they do not come in their original retail packing and do not include the manual). We do guarantee that all programs are the 100% full working retail versions - no demos or academic versions! When you order, you will receive all materials required for a complete installation - or your money back! Why pay hundreds of dollars more when you can get exactly the same? You don't have to pay that much for the fancy box and manuals.

"original installation CD Images Only" hmmmm what does that mean ? - Ding a ling

Quote:Will I receive sealed software?

No, this is how we pass on savings to you, because your not paying for a fancy box and manuals, you will receive the install CD and an activation key, serial number or CD key necessary to activate your software. You will not always receive original CD's. For example, say a corporation purchases 500 copies from Microsoft, Microsoft wouldn't send 500 disks-that would be silly. Now if we purchase say 100 leftover copies from this said company, we would only receive 1 Master CD and a list of 100 keys that were left over, so sometimes we must make copies of the install CD's. But this doesn't mean your keys aren't completely legal.

"so sometimes we must make copies of the install CD's" hey looking at my disk for Windows XP it says "you must not make illegal copies of this disk".... hmmmmz - Ding a ling a ling

Quote:Should I call the Manufacturer if I'm having problems or you?

Please do not contact the manufacturer for install issues, we provide the support for all install problems. Also if you need to register the software do it thru the program itself after it is installed, do not register thru the internet or phone as the product you just purchased is OEM and must be registered thru the software. If you have any other problems, let us know and if we feel it necessary we will refer you to the manufacturer, since we sold you the software, we are your source of contact-not the manufacturer, Thanks!!

"Please do not contact the manufacturer for install issues, we provide the support for all install problems." - huh ? please? - DING A LING A LING A LONG A LING!!!!!

Techmonkeys advise is "stay well clear", if it seems to good to be true, it definitely is

[Bomberman]

so, has anyone used them or not? I would like to get some software licenses however i will not use a site if it is illegal!

[Techmonkey]

Well I may have to rethink my original statements about these people as I am now on the other end of the equation.

As some of you may know the company I work for has gone in to administration and we just had a representative from this company http://www.discount-licensing.com/ who run a similar business to the above company and it would seem it is entirely legitimate for them to approach companies who are going under and buy the Volume Licenses from them.

They can then sell them on very cheap indead.