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Ebay Crashes Windows 7 Party, Shuts Down Auctions

Posted 10/16/09 at 08:04:31 AM  by Paul Lilly

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Windows 7 party hosts looking to make a quick buck on eBay by selling their "Signature Edition" copy of the OS may want to pay attention to three little words: Not For Resale. It's pretty clear what that means, and likely at the request of Microsoft, eBay has begun shutting down auctions of the OS.

"While we cannot confirm why eBay has removed these specific auctions, Microsoft routinely works with online auction sites such as Ebay to remove infringing auctions," the Redmond company said in a statement. "The Signature Edition of Ultimate that was included in the Party Packs is clearly marked on the outer wrap Not For Resale."

That doesn't necessarily mean you're out of luck if you didn't host a party but are itching to get your hands on a Signature Edition copy. While Microsoft hasn't said anything, they wouldn't be breaking new ground by making the OS available through select e-tailers. When Vista launched, Microsoft sold a Bill Gates signature copy version through Amazon. And in the meantime, there's still plenty of auctions that have managed to slip under the radar, such as the one offered by 'pcsalemaster,' who's only asking $1,249. o_0

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TAGS: microsoft, operating system, Software, EBay, OS, auction, party, windows 7, ecommerce
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avatarOr you could...

Submitted by The Relic on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 4:42pm

...do what this enterprising young lad is doing, selling a BRAND-NEW Papermate pen, with a free copy of Win 7 Sig Edition...^_^

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Papermate-Pen-w-FREE-Windows-7-Ultimate_W0QQitemZ200395000243QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Software?hash=item2ea87909b3

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avatarEaby us still in the right.

Submitted by williezzy on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 12:30pm

Like "compro01" said, not for resale has no legal backing except with foods.  But Ebay still has the right to remove any item(s) they want to.

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avatarBogus

Submitted by compro01 on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 9:48am

"Not for resale" has absolutely no legal backing unless it's food (and that only applies if it does not include required nutritional information).

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avatarWhat Gives

Submitted by blindhorizon on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 8:38am

ok, what the hell is the big deal with a "signature Edition" of windows 7, its the same thing in the box as any other version of windows Ult 7.  why would anyone in their right mind even consider paying 1249.00 for it.  plus its not even really signed by that person its only a photo copy.  some people are just IDIOTS.

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avatarThere's three comments in

Submitted by b3ar on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 8:34am

There's three comments in pcsalemaster's feedback indicating that he's in Hong Kong, rather than in Ontario.

Thankfully I preordered back when the OS was offered half-price.

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avatarIts ok though cause a

Submitted by Danduhman on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 6:10am

Its ok though cause a percentage of it will be donated to a charitable organization...haha

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