funti
Disciple
I have been seeing lot of ads of the above (and similar) websites providing very cheap "original" software. Are these websites trustworthy? Anybody has experience?
codwapeace
Disciple
They are not really legit keys. They are enterprise volume keys being sold in an unauthorized manner. Most stop working after a few months, i.e., they won't deactivate your existing installation, but if you try reinstalling using the same keys in case of problems, you will get errors.
enthusiast29
Skilled
Stolen keys is what they are.
Usually bought with stolen cards and once the charge back happens, it puts the devs on the hook for both fighting the charge back and giving the money back if they lose.
These are mostly about G2A but it's the same for all of these grey market sites.
www.gamedeveloper.com 
arstechnica.com 
www.engadget.com
These are mostly about G2A but it's the same for all of these grey market sites.
The Impact of Key Resellers on the Game Industry
G2A's recent gaffes frame my post talking about the impact of key resellers on the game industry, and basic tips for indie developers to use to help protect their games from them.
G2A confirms stolen game key sales, pays $40,000 to Factorio devs
Developer is “satisfied” after long internal audit found 198 illicit sales.
Why are game developers so angry with G2A's marketplace?
Once again, G2A is being forced to defend its marketplace for digital video game codes and keys. Mike Rose, founder of game publisher No More Robots, launched a petition earlier this month that calls on the company to remove all independent games from its platform. "G2A's platform hurts indie...
www.engadget.com variablevector
Disciple
If you're going to use one of these sites, always use a disposable debit card. Like the one offered by Indusind on their Indie account.
funti
Disciple
I'll better avoid these sites...Thank you!