Selling Windows 7

Guest2 · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:05

I have a retail version of Windows 7 home professional that i pre-ordered from a retail store and has now arrived. Am I allowed to sell it on these forums?

Thanks

mrbios · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:06

I'm pretty sure the MM rules state that retail is ok, OEM though is not

/goes to look

EDIT:

2.4.1 - The sale of copied games or other software, no matter how stated or implied, is not permitted, neither is the sale of OEM software. Licences of OEM Windows may be sold if they are still factory sealed or are sold with the motherboard they were first installed on. If you are selling a sealed OEM licence, there must be pictures to prove this but please blur any product keys.

Does'nt actually mention retail copies, though im sure they've said it's ok before in the past

Guest2 · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:07

mrbios said:
I'm pretty sure the MM rules state that retail is ok, OEM though is not

/goes to look

thanks. I still use XP and just pre-ordered but now cant be bothered to use it so am going to sell on

Strife212 · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:08

Please use it if you still have XP...

True_Scotsman · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:09

A few threads have been removed, so best bet is to mail a Mod and find out.

Guest2 · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:10

Strife212 said:
Please use it if you still have XP...

Why? I have an old pc and just use the net and play music/videos

mrbios · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:10

Guest2 said:
thanks. I still use XP and just pre-ordered but now cant be bothered to use it so am going to sell on

I'd use it if i were you, it's definately worth it! i've been using it since the RC and now use the RTM at home and on my work PC

The only problem i've had with any OS since XP, and this is a very tiny problem, is playing crysis via steam

Guest2 said:
Why? I have an old pc and just use the net and play music/videos

Well i guess there isn't much point in an upgrade, but it would be generally nicer to use still, it's actually quite quick on old machines too!

Dark_Angel · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:11

Use W7 - forget XP. Regular PC use is so much nicer.

And I am going between W7 (RC) at home and VIsta at work.

Guest2 · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:14

mrbios said:
I'd use it if i were you, it's definately worth it! i've been using it since the RC and now use the RTM at home and on my work PC

The only problem i've had with any OS since XP, and this is a very tiny problem, is playing crysis via steam

Is it limiting when upgrading?

True_Scotsman · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:14

Aslong as you are not selling it for more than you initialy paid for it (the first pre order price).

Burnsy2023 · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:17

We're not allowing the sale of Windows 7 Licences above the value of the first pre-order price.

mrk · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:19

Just do what I did and put it on auction =]

nikebee · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:21

Burnsy2023 said:
We're not allowing the sale of Windows 7 Licences above the value of the first pre-order price.

If someone wanted to sell it for £100, could they as long as they can prove they bought it for that amount?

Or are you saying, no Windows 7 sales greater than the £50 (or £45) preorder launch whether you paid £60-£70 for it or not?

The Mad Rapper · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:21

Burnsy2023 said:
We're not allowing the sale of Windows 7 Licences above the value of the first pre-order price.

What if he didn't buy it at the first pre-order price? Seems potentially unfair doesn't it?

Burnsy2023 · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:22

The Mad Rapper said:
What if he didn't buy it at the first pre-order price? Seems potentially unfair doesn't it?

Possibly, but to quote another member:

Kami said:
Kudos to OCUK Dons, it's not in the spirit of the MM to profiteer like this. MM is there for folk selling to other trusted OCUK members, not ripping them off.

nikebee said:
If someone wanted to sell it for £100, could they as long as they can prove they bought it for that amount?

Or are you saying, no Windows 7 sales greater than the £50 (or £45) preorder launch whether you paid £60-£70 for it or not?

I'm saying that later, at least for the moment. It's under constant review though.

Guest2 · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:23

The Mad Rapper said:
What if he didn't buy it at the first pre-order price? Seems potentially unfair doesn't it?

I didnt. What was the first pre order price?

The Mad Rapper · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:25

Burnsy2023 said:
Possibly, but to quote another member:

Fair enough, I recognise the importance of preventing profiteering.

I suppose, as always, if the OP isn't happy with that he has other alternatives.

The Mad Rapper · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:26

Guest2 said:
I didnt. What was the first pre order price?

I paid roughly £45 for mine (it may have been a few pounds more), which I think was the standard price for the Home version of Windows 7 during the offer.

dirtydog · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:26

Strife212 said:
Please use it if you still have XP...

No

True_Scotsman · 21 Oct 2009 at 14:27

The first pre order price was 45-50 (depending on where you pre ordered from) for Home Premium.