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Gareth · 26-08-2005, 10:45

Also, my local Asda used to remove the CDs from games, but leave the manuals inside the boxes... guess they didn't realise that the serial printed on the manual is worth more than the CD.

Normally, the publishers ask you to prove that you have a legit copy of the game, ie take a photo or a photocopy of the manual clearly showing the serial that's in use. They then disable that one, and supply you with a new one. I believe there's a charge involved in this though (which I disagree with).

If I was you, I'd call them back, saying you followed their advice and would like to exchange the compromised serial for a new one. See how much they want to charge you, and calculate if this is more than buying a new copy of the game.

26-08-2005, 10:45	#5
Gareth cf.mega poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 51 Posts: 7,101	Re: COD cd key in use! Also, my local Asda used to remove the CDs from games, but leave the manuals inside the boxes... guess they didn't realise that the serial printed on the manual is worth more than the CD. Normally, the publishers ask you to prove that you have a legit copy of the game, ie take a photo or a photocopy of the manual clearly showing the serial that's in use. They then disable that one, and supply you with a new one. I believe there's a charge involved in this though (which I disagree with). If I was you, I'd call them back, saying you followed their advice and would like to exchange the compromised serial for a new one. See how much they want to charge you, and calculate if this is more than buying a new copy of the game.