CDkeys.com

[Melkie]

Anybody here ever bought from them, is it legit? hidden costs?

 

[DannyBoyOPC]

Bought from there before and didn’t have any issues personally..

However a user recently bought a hand from them and when they tried to redeem the key it had been redeemed already.


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[Dirtdiver]

Bought from there before and didn’t have any issues personally..

However a user recently bought a hand from them and when they tried to redeem the key it had been redeemed already.


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So what happens in this instance? Is it still worth buying from them?

 

[HelloCat]

So what happens in this instance? Is it still worth buying from them?

They use a ton of stolen keys man,it's up to you if you want to get involved with that sort of thing. They may give you another key or they may not.Both have happened.

 

[Rickster]

Dont they offer some shield service for a bit extra? If the key doesnt work they have to refund you.

 

[Ninja_Theory]

So what happens in this instance? Is it still worth buying from them?

Was Laid_to_rest I think (not sure how to spell his username). They issued him a new key but it wasn’t immediate

 

[Ninja_Theory]

Dont they offer some shield service for a bit extra? If the key doesnt work they have to refund you.

I think that’s G2A

 

[matrixkid]

Had no issues with cdkeys.com been using them for years. Have had some crap experiences with G2A such as keys redeemed or ea blocking the key after 2 months.

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[SCHUMI4EVER]

They use a ton of stolen keys man,it's up to you if you want to get involved with that sort of thing. They may give you another key or they may not.Both have happened.

When it comes to Gray Market sites CDKeys actually seems like one of the more reputable ones. It's G2A that had all the bad rep.

 

[Prodigy]

Bought Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire from CDkeys, the key didn't work. I emailed, they just asked for a screen shot of the message I got when I entered the key. The next day I got new and also working key. No fuss really . I bought a few other things from them as well and no problems at all ... so far it was just that one time.

 

[Boost]

Bought 2xThe Crew, 2xThe Crew 2, 3xTC:Ghost Recon, 3x TC:The Division, 3 x Destiny 2 and then recently Destiny 2:Forsaken + annual pass...
Haven't had any issues with them.

 

[GrubKnight]

Used to use G2A then CDkeys but I find most of my digital purchases are from Fanatical nowadays.

Redeemable codes for days from them lately.

 

[Ho3n3r]

However a user recently bought a hand from them

So they deal in stolen body parts as well?

 

[MSI1104]

They use a ton of stolen keys man,it's up to you if you want to get involved with that sort of thing. They may give you another key or they may not.Both have happened.

Your evidence?
I have bought from them 3 or 4 times.. The keys reflect in Steam as RETAIL keys.. I assume they bought them in a jurisdiction where keys are cheaper(like Hong Kong) and sell the keys online.
As for G2A them I don't trust

 

[BLaaR]

Also got alot of games from CDKEYS. Never had a single issue. I usually check cdkeys and greenman gaming. I have used g2a in the past without any issues but decided to not support their business model anymore after I learned what is happening in hind sight.

 

[Mister Wobbles]

I've used CD Keys quite a bit, never had any issues.

 

[Melkie]

Also got alot of games from CDKEYS. Never had a single issue. I usually check cdkeys and greenman gaming. I have used g2a in the past without any issues but decided to not support their business model anymore after I learned what is happening in hind sight.

What is happening in hind sight? There is a big difference in opinion and facts. But if its the case that they sell stolen keys, which i cant think is possible, i dont want to support it. But i dont really care for hard copies either

 

[BLaaR]

What is happening in hind sight? There is a big difference in opinion and facts. But if its the case that they sell stolen keys, which i cant think is possible, i dont want to support it. But i dont really care for hard copies either

Not my opinion , but facts. Maybe things have changed. Either way , I will not support them.

 

[Melkie]

Not my opinion , but facts. Maybe things have changed. Either way , I will not support them.

I fail to see anything from this video as "facts"

 

[HelloCat]

Your evidence?
I have bought from them 3 or 4 times.. The keys reflect in Steam as RETAIL keys.. I assume they bought them in a jurisdiction where keys are cheaper(like Hong Kong) and sell the keys online.
As for G2A them I don't trust

Dude go to the BO4 thread, people literally bought keys from them 2 weeks ago that were stolen and already activated. Check twitter, it was a huge problem.

Have previously dealt with people who have bought stolen keys from that site. Then they complain and usually, but not always, get a new key that works.

I'm sure they don't sell only stolen keys, but to think they don't sell stolen keys at all is just fanciful.

 

[Melkie]

Dude go to the BO4 thread, people literally bought keys from them 2 weeks ago that were stolen and already activated. Check twitter, it was a huge problem.

Have previously dealt with people who have bought stolen keys from that site. Then they complain and usually, but not always, get a new key that works.

I'm sure they don't sell only stolen keys, but to think they don't sell stolen keys at all is just fanciful.

Will go check this out and do some more research

 

[durimotara]

Dude go to the BO4 thread, people literally bought keys from them 2 weeks ago that were stolen and already activated. Check twitter, it was a huge problem.

Have previously dealt with people who have bought stolen keys from that site. Then they complain and usually, but not always, get a new key that works.

I'm sure they don't sell only stolen keys, but to think they don't sell stolen keys at all is just fanciful.

Were the keys stolen or previously activated? because as i remember the key was previously activated and he got supplied a new key. Didnt check the twitter page but a bunch of people screaming the keys are stolen isnt really a proven fact?

 

[MSI1104]

Were the keys stolen or previously activated? because as i remember the key was previously activated and he got supplied a new key. Didnt check the twitter page but a bunch of people screaming the keys are stolen isnt really a proven fact?

Eish, I ask for evidence then I get internet evidence. How about a investigation by police, criminal charges files by the companies keys were stolen from? Convictions? You know the good olde fashioned stuff.. Lol

 

[HelloCat]

Wow guys, you are really invested in believing CDkeys is legit. It can sell games cheaper than any reputable retailer without providing any indication where these miraculously cheap goods come from. And then when they give many people those super duper cheap keys, SURPRISE, they actually belong to someone else.

Think that happens to Takealot when you buy a key from them? Loot? Raru?

No, because they aren't shady as fuck.

The whole reason these companies survive is because they operate in countries where the authorities don't give a crap about this sort of illegal activity.

You want police investigations, charges filed, convictions?

You think some developer in California can successfully lay a complaint against a shell company with a shell office in Uzbekistan or Romania?

Not a single one of these shady key re-sellers is legit. Not a single one. Some of the stuff they sell is certainly real. The BO4 keys they have now are super expensive, I'm sure they are real. The ones that were already activated and sold for hundreds less? No.

You want a "proven fact" or a conviction before you stop using them? Go ahead man, I honestly couldn't care less. By your logic the guy selling stuff in the alley out of his boot is perfectly above board because he isn't in jail. If that's high bar of evidence you require, you'll never be convinced. You just want cheap keys and to convince yourself they are legit. Perform whatever mental gymnastics you need to in order to get there, it's on your conscience not mine.

 

[GrubKnight]

Wow guys, you are really invested in believing CDkeys is legit. It can sell games cheaper than any reputable retailer without providing any indication where these miraculously cheap goods come from. And then when they give many people those super duper cheap keys, SURPRISE, they actually belong to someone else.

Think that happens to Takealot when you buy a key from them? Loot? Raru?

No, because they aren't shady as fuck.

The whole reason these companies survive is because they operate in countries where the authorities don't give a crap about this sort of illegal activity.

You want police investigations, charges filed, convictions?

You think some developer in California can successfully lay a complaint against a shell company with a shell office in Uzbekistan or Romania?

Not a single one of these shady key re-sellers is legit. Not a single one. Some of the stuff they sell is certainly real. The BO4 keys they have now are super expensive, I'm sure they are real. The ones that were already activated and sold for hundreds less? No.

You want a "proven fact" or a conviction before you stop using them? Go ahead man, I honestly couldn't care less. By your logic the guy selling stuff in the alley out of his boot is perfectly above board because he isn't in jail. If that's high bar of evidence you require, you'll never be convinced. You just want cheap keys and to convince yourself they are legit. Perform whatever mental gymnastics you need to in order to get there, it's on your conscience not mine.

Have they been called out on any public platforms or media? I remember the G2A fiasco was quite well documented over media sites. I'm sure if CDKey had similar dealings we would know about it. Or some article would have a story.

Haven't seen anything.

Your big rant post just looks like a butt hurt response. Post a link or something.

 

[HelloCat]

Have they been called out on any public platforms or media? I remember the G2A fiasco was quite well documented over media sites. I'm sure if CDKey had similar dealings we would know about it. Or some article would have a story.

Haven't seen anything.

Your big rant post just looks like a butt hurt response. Post a link or something.

God so he's ripping me for citing internet reports and you are ripping me for not citing enough. Ask LaidToRest how his CDKeys experience was. Bought a key, tried to redeem it, already activated. Activision support sent him screenshots of how the key had been activated before he even bought it from CDKeys.

Want a link? Here's a LINK

Explain to me in plain English how that happens to a legit retailer. Not just once, not just a small administrative oversight. Over and over and over and over and over again.

 

[GrubKnight]

God so he's ripping me for citing internet reports and you are ripping me for not citing enough. Ask LaidToRest how his CDKeys experience was. Bought a key, tried to redeem it, already activated. Activision support sent him screenshots of how the key had been activated before he even bought it from CDKeys.

Want a link? Here's a LINK

Explain to me in plain English how that happens to a legit retailer. Not just once, not just a small administrative oversight. Over and over and over and over and over again.

Lol. A link to a Carb thread? Come on now.

In plain English? Sure. No one is exempt from theft. I hardly believe a section of CDKeys business model is to blatantly sell stolen keys.

 

[noa]

Explain to me in plain English how that happens to a legit retailer. Not just once, not just a small administrative oversight. Over and over and over and over and over again.

Possibly an issue with their sources? Which can be anything from stolen credit cards to people trying to convert steam currency back into paypal.

Are you going to stay away from carb because BlackAdept scammed a few people?

 

[durimotara]

Wow guys, you are really invested in believing CDkeys is legit. It can sell games cheaper than any reputable retailer without providing any indication where these miraculously cheap goods come from. And then when they give many people those super duper cheap keys, SURPRISE, they actually belong to someone else.

Think that happens to Takealot when you buy a key from them? Loot? Raru?

No, because they aren't shady as fuck.

The whole reason these companies survive is because they operate in countries where the authorities don't give a crap about this sort of illegal activity.

You want police investigations, charges filed, convictions?

You think some developer in California can successfully lay a complaint against a shell company with a shell office in Uzbekistan or Romania?

Not a single one of these shady key re-sellers is legit. Not a single one. Some of the stuff they sell is certainly real. The BO4 keys they have now are super expensive, I'm sure they are real. The ones that were already activated and sold for hundreds less? No.

You want a "proven fact" or a conviction before you stop using them? Go ahead man, I honestly couldn't care less. By your logic the guy selling stuff in the alley out of his boot is perfectly above board because he isn't in jail. If that's high bar of evidence you require, you'll never be convinced. You just want cheap keys and to convince yourself they are legit. Perform whatever mental gymnastics you need to in order to get there, it's on your conscience not mine.

Greenman Gaming offers game keys cheaper than a lot of places yet have an affiliation with Ubisoft, in fact to activate your Ubisoft key purchased from them you have to link your uplay account and redeem it that way. They dont even provide you a key. So the argument of it being cheaper so its stolen doesn`t make sense. CDKeys prices always escalate the closer you get to release of said game, dont believe me?monitor any game that`s close to being released and tell me if the price doesnt climb at least R200-R300 by the time its released. Sometimes its even cheaper just to buy from Steam or Origin at that point.

G2A has well documented proof of them being shady but to date i have not seen a thing about CDKeys.com. I dont buy alot from them anyways but i dont think they are shady. Bring something legit forth to prove other wise and ill gladly accept.

 

[BLaaR]

I fail to see anything from this video as "facts"

Sorry for your experience.