Wolverhaptom Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Football-Manager-2009-Demo_W0QQitemZ260309798845QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item260309798845&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 how the hell can they get away with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilUK Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Football-Manager-2009-Demo_W0QQitemZ260309798845QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item260309798845&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318how the hell can they get away with it. Why on earth would anyone be stupid enough to buy it from them!!! My guess it won't be there for long! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutterschoice Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 People do it every year, you can report it to ebay. http://contact.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ReportItemMember Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_lufc Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 quality Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abs_UK Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Yea i agree who would be dumb enough to buy a demo? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt SFC Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Someone already has! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
encore69 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 i bet they are trying to raise the money to buy the full version. 20 x £1.50 = £30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekluse Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Some people don't have an internet connection to download it, but can use ebay to purchase it. Same reason people pay for cd's containing free kits/pics/logos etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
feedthegoat Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Bugger. Was gonna report it, but have to sign in, can't remember what my log in details in, haven't bought anything off eBay for aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaages. Still if someone's daft enough to buy it, when it's clearly available for free, that's up to them. Edit:- Rekluse: Problem is mate, it infringes on copyright law, almost as bad as piracy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverhaptom Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 Some people don't have an internet connection to download it, but can use ebay to purchase it. Same reason people pay for cd's containing free kits/pics/logos etc. yeah but would not need the internet to buy from ebay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knowles Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Some people don't have an internet connection to download it, but can use ebay to purchase it. Same reason people pay for cd's containing free kits/pics/logos etc. Lmao someone's thick. If they don't have an internet connection.. then how can they go on Ebay?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
encore69 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 i might be evil but i don't care - i've reported it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harding1985 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 pmsl someone has actually brought one LOOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
feedthegoat Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 i might be evil but i don't care - i've reported it No, you're not evil at all, I was going to as well, but can't remember my eBay login details Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GillsMan Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Reported it as well. eBay have a category for this: if you press Report this item (at bottom of listing) and choose: Counterfeits and breach of copyright --> Other potential infringement --> Beta software, test software, or evaluation software, it fits this perfectly. I hate people like this on eBay. Yes, someone is stupid enough to buy it, but maybe they are just incredibly naiive about these things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMacG Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Lmao someone's thick. If they don't have an internet connection.. then how can they go on Ebay?! ......If they log on down their local library possibly? That didn't take too much thinking- looks like someone was indeed thick... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GillsMan Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 ......If they log on down their local library possibly? That didn't take too much thinking- looks like someone was indeed thick... So take a USB stick? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linfield Fc Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 ROFL what an idiot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMacG Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Not every library I have been to allows you to use USB sticks. Nice try but you don't quite manage to humiliate the guy on this occasion for raising a sensible point.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millwall69 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 ive bought one seeing as im on dial up and dont have 32 hours to download the demp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty bison Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Lmao someone's thick. If they don't have an internet connection.. then how can they go on Ebay?! Restricted bandwidth. A workplace or university connection for example. It's not that hard to work out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileylad Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I had to see this to believe it,lol! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekluse Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I think there is definitely some thick people in this thread but I don't think I am one of them...what I said was people that didn't have an internet connection to download it. Doesn't mean they don't have the ability to use ebay. Can be from work, school, from their phone, a friends or parents house, slow connection, many reasons for that. I'm not saying that its right, and definitely is illegal, I'm simply stating these are some reasons people will actually pay for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Macklam Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I've reported the idiot as well and I hope eBay and SI nail his a**. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GillsMan Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Not every library I have been to allows you to use USB sticks. Nice try but you don't quite manage to humiliate the guy on this occasion for raising a sensible point.... I didn't try to humiliate anyone tbh; read my posts again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerner Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Some people don't have an internet connection to download it, but can use ebay to purchase it. Same reason people pay for cd's containing free kits/pics/logos etc. How do they get onto eBay then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 send the link to piracy @ sigames.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 i bet they are trying to raise the money to buy the full version.20 x £1.50 = £30 Minus ebay fees, minus Paypal fees, minus the cost of postage, minus the cost of a blank cd = £5 at the most. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednwhites Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Can't say i'm too bothered. People can say they're breaking the law etc etc... but I ****ing hate moralisers. Everyone above the age of 12 have probably broken the law at some point. I had one guy on another forum preaching how bad downloading games is and then admits to downloading music for free. The hypocrisy with some people is laughable. I will not be divulging my opinon on piracy/downloading music free Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Everyone above the age of 12 have probably broken the law at some point. I had one guy on another forum preaching how bad downloading games is and then admits to downloading music for free. The hypocrisy with some people is laughable. It happened on here the other day and nothing happened to the user in question. Its slightly more annoying for me, as musical piracy takes food off my table in the same way that gaming piracy takes food away from SI's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Wow, how stupid do you have to be to buy a demo yet alone selling it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekluse Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 How do they get onto eBay then? I'm at work right now and I can get on ebay and buy whatever I like, but I couldn't download and play the FM demo. I could even get on my phone and get on ebay. Just because an internet connection allows someone to get onto ebay doesn't mean they can use that connection to download or play the demo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millwall69 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Well ive bought a copy and look forward to finally playing the demo on wednesday! Dont know why i didnt look on ebay sooner, could have had it by now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Well ive bought a copy and look forward to finally playing the demo on wednesday!Dont know why i didnt look on ebay sooner, could have had it by now! How could you have had it by now? The first it could have been posted out to you was today... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavin99 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Morons! More fool the idiot that buys it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GillsMan Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Can't say i'm too bothered.People can say they're breaking the law etc etc... but I ****ing hate moralisers. Everyone above the age of 12 have probably broken the law at some point. I had one guy on another forum preaching how bad downloading games is and then admits to downloading music for free. The hypocrisy with some people is laughable. I will not be divulging my opinon on piracy/downloading music free And I "****ing" hate people without morals. Or people who think that stealing, piracy, copyright evasion, etc is acceptable. The cheek of some people who think that stealing is acceptable is laughable. Anyway, from eBay: This listing (260309798845) has been removed or is no longer available. Please make sure you entered the right item number.If the listing was removed by eBay, consider it cancelled. Note: Listings that have ended more than 90 days ago will no longer appear on eBay. Good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen05 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 The cheek of some people who think that stealing is acceptable is laughable. It's not stealing, piracy is creating an illegal copy. Stealing would be removing the content/product from where it belongs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboydonegood Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 i dont see a problem here as long it is clear that it is a demo. people sell the full game so dont see how its different? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekluse Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 i dont see a problem here as long it is clear that it is a demo.people sell the full game so dont see how its different? Making money from someone elses work, but the only people hurt by this (since SI doesn't make any money from the demo) is the people who legitimately want a demo copy and are unable to download it to their gaming PC themselves. Perhaps in the future SI should offer the demo via postal mail for a shipping and handling fee + small fee for the CD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Adam Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 A demo going on ebay is not stealing from SI at all... they offer this demo for free and to be honest the more players that play the demo, the better, for them. If people can make money on something they got for free then fair play to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
encore69 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 well it's been removed now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerhgrrrrrr Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 pmsl someone has actually brought one LOOL Hope the poor sod has a decent spec PC! LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicky121 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 y wud u buy it of ebay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboydonegood Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Making money from someone elses work, but the only people hurt by this (since SI doesn't make any money from the demo) is the people who legitimately want a demo copy and are unable to download it to their gaming PC themselves.Perhaps in the future SI should offer the demo via postal mail for a shipping and handling fee + small fee for the CD. making money from other peoples work :D - welcome to capitalism my friend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mne2 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 As it's now been removed i am going to close this. Thanks to the OP & everyone who reported it to ebay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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