I’ll have to send them an email and see what they say. I guess maybe they did have the bagged version and just put it in a DVD case to make it more presentable. and none have been duplicates except for some blank audio tapes. Plus it looks like they’ve been selling some factory sealed boxed items, and some computer parts, audio items, etc. What are the chances this is a legit copy? And is selling them every day of the week or $99.96!īut getting back to the auction I originally listed, I’ve checked all of this seller’s previous auctions back to January (as far as eBay still has active links to) and this item is not in there. Note to eBay: We have read all your software policies carefully and our auctions in no way violate eBay rules. YOU RECEIVE E-MANUALS WITH THE SALE AND GREAT LINKS TO GET YOU STARTED WITH THOUSANDS OF LOOPS.PICTURE IS FOR REFRENCE ONLY! Here’s that one: ACID PRO 4.0 - Full Retail Version $399.96 with a Buy It Now price of $99.96 that points to the web site: The fine print at the bottom of the auctions reads: production tool, ACID Pro software inspires.Technology design, ACID Pro. ACID Pro - smart, reliable, and friendly tool that helps you easily record, mix etc. One poor buyer just got an email with a serial number and a pointer to the Sony site to download it themselves! (the ad said "free shipping") Found in titles & descriptions (7 results) Showing results for 'acid pro 4.0' as the words free, download are considered too common. I have buyers emails to prove it: ACID PRO 4 FULL RETAIL VERSION+SERIAL# 4 REGISTERING!! I’ve contacted some of the buyers and in each instance and they have confirmed that what they got was a CD-R disk and not the new box pictured in the ad. I mean, where would they get all those used copies without a box or manual? If they claim its used software and they’ve sold it 5 times in the last two months, that’s usually a clear indication it’s illegal. What I usually do is also look at the seller’s feedback from their buyers and see if they had a past auction with the same item. I think I’m going to contact the seller and ask a few questions but you can never be too sure. I hear ya, but while there may be legitimate sellers on eBay, you have to look too hard to find them. These are most certainly illegal and include instructions for running a key generator. I have seen a few software packages for sale that say something like "comes complete with instructions for obtaining serial number or activation key". Unfortunately, you won't know the serial number until after you purchase. It would be best to check with SONY before installing and ask them if the serial number has been previously used.
If it comes with a serial number printed on a postcard then it's probably legit, although it might possibly have been used previously. "Full Copies" doesn't really mean anything because SONY/SonicFoundry software has always been full versions. Probably The seller got 'bagged' versions rather than boxed and put them in DVD cases to make them look better.
The manuals look like they are printed on an inkjet printer and they are also too small, so they can't be originals. The CDs look legit, but it's hard to tell from the picture.