[RyanRobinson]

Hi guys,

I was browsing Amazon.co.uk recently and found that they were selling Windows 7 Ultimate Full version for £70 instead of £160.

Obviously this offer was a bargain and I decided to look more into it. However, it's not Amazon themselves selling it but their partners. This begs the question; are they genuine?

They claim to be sealed and brand new and with the title saying "Full Version" so I guess it's a retail version.

Here is the link.

http://www.amazon.co...3&condition=new

Anyone else suspicious?

[EnvXOwner]

RyanRobinson, on 13 December 2010 - 07:03 AM, said:

Hi guys,

I was browsing Amazon.co.uk recently and found that they were selling Windows 7 Ultimate Full version for £70 instead of £160.

Obviously this offer was a bargain and I decided to look more into it. However, it's not Amazon themselves selling it but their partners. This begs the question; are they genuine?

They claim to be sealed and brand new and with the title saying "Full Version" so I guess it's a retail version.

Here is the link.

http://www.amazon.co...3&condition=new

Anyone else suspicious?

Well, there isn't really a way to tell if it's genuine. I typically buy operating systems, or anything with a product key, from places like NewEgg, tigerdirect, and Best Buy. I don't know where you can purchase it in the UK though.

[SixOfEleven]

I would think it is genuine, coming from Amazon. I've never heard of Amazon selling products that aren't genuine. They often have some rather good deals like that on everything. I believe part of it is they are about to buy in bulk or get special rates from providers. I would check their return policy, just to be safe.

[RyanRobinson]

I am only thinking of buying it as Amazon is a reputable company and I think they'll be fine to refund me if it isn't genuine.

[JackOfAllTrades]

Those aren't direct prices from Amazon, they're other sellers selling THROUGH Amazon. Can't say whether Amazon vouches for the reputation of all of these sellers, but I would be suspicious, as you apparently were. Contact Amazon about it.

[RyanRobinson]

Thanks for the replies.

I have checked the reviews and one person got sold a bad license key from one of the buyers. He got in touch with Amazon and they refunded him even though he bought it from one of the listed sellers. I guess Amazon have to take the wrap and cover the costs from the seller. The payment is processed by Amazon and not the seller so I guess they have to take some responsibility regarding what they advertise.