I found a $300 computer software program for sale on the internet for $50. Its slightly used, but thats still a great deal, right?
Beware of purchasing “used” licensed software. Licensed software programs come with a “key” which enables you to register the product. Without that key, you likely won’t even be able to finish the installation process. Even when a “used” computer program comes in its original packaging, complete with the product key, that doesn’t mean the program hasn’t been illegally copied by someone before you purchase it. Since programs only have one key, once that particular key has been used it can not be reused. You may end up with a great deal on a program this way, but you may also find yourself being contacted by the manufacturer of the program after you install it- and they may not only demand you pay them full purchase price of the program, they may also want you to pay for any legal expenses they incur for searching down the original software “pirate.” As with any other purchase you make, you should be aware that when something “sounds too good to be true,” it usually IS.
