I think it's a CDR because I compared it to both the ND games I have and the various CDR's I have. They disguised it very well, they even have copyright info on it which is not on the #11 ND disc pictures that I am seeing of the real thing.

Sorry to hear that Patricia... They have a lot of nerve to sell illegal copies on the web (if that's the case)

Volkana: unfortunately it happens all the time on eBay and it is hard to check whether they are legit or not , that's why when it comes to dvds or cds or games I either buy them used on eBay or new in other shops.

I have never bought anything online so i don't know those details but i would be very angry if i had pay for a game and they sent me something like the above case... Those things should not be happening... I know that it's hard to tell when you don't see with your own eyes what you buy the time you buying

Me to I guess I have been lucky I got caught once.Hope I hav nt spoke to soon

This is the first time I've gotten a "copy" of a PC game, I think I once received a "copy" of a VHS set but never did resolve that, that was years and years ago. I'll let everyone know what happens. Unfortanetly, even if they shut them down they'll just open a new account. There is no way to stop these people. Too bad I already left feedback. I'm sure after this they'll leave negative, luckily eBay has a policy against leaving negative comments out of spite and can get it removed or maybe they won't even bother.

Patricia, you didn't actually say, but I'm curious---what did you see on the clear inner ring of the CD? It is tiny print and hard to see. You might need a magnifying glass.

It just says:

B21728712 08 on the clear plastic part in the center. There is no silver center like my other ND games with also have a tiny bar code printed inside.

This is exactly like my CDR's I have here at home. As I said before, it's also a matte finishe, not shiney like the other ND games and you can see "printer lines". I'm tired of picking up, I keep getting purple fingers!

My Blackmoor Manor game came in a DVD case and looks just like the one Alkis linked to. The purple part is matte finish. The underneath is silver, like any CD. Near the center of the silver side it says 26051CD. There is also a bar code-looking thing. There is a word that is too small to see without a magnifying glass. It appears to start with a C, but when you use a magnifying glass you can see it isn't a C but some sort of decoration. The word itself says SONOPRESS. Underneath it in still smaller print it says arvato (I think). Further along it says
+ + DA28201
and in smaller letters it says IFPI LB48

It also says 26051CD on the purple side, right over where it says
VERSION 1.0
like in the picture Alkis linked to.
http://www.cdcovers.cc/view/166690/cd1/nancy-drew-curse-of-blackmoor-manor
(you can click on that one to make it bigger)

Mine has a paper manual and Nancy Drew advertisement in the DVD case. It came from either InteractCD or Amazon (I forget which).

No purple fingers.

I always think the Carol Reed ones look like copies

I think that's why it's good to use Paypal...then at least you are covered if the good you purchased is not what you expected.


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ebay usually has a very good customer service. I am sure they will assist you any way they can and Paypal will refund you. And yes it is true they can just open a new account and it is up to the customer to have discernment when it comes to illegal copies...when I see a game or a cd or a dvd which is quoted as being new and has a significantly lower price than say Amazon, then I am pretty sure it is too good to be true and it must be a fake.

Patricia, hopefully paypal and ebay will take action soon. How annoying!

As for used games, before coming here I bought a lot of games used on half.com (affiliated with ebay but not an auction, just straight selling). Look at the seller ratings as well. Most are gamers just like us who just want to unload their games from time to time. I only buy new on half.com if they specify that it is retail boxed, sealed, etc.

Dragon, I also think the Carol Reed ones always look like copies because I suppose they are just mass-burned by MDNA. I was surprised when I got mine from Interact and opened the DVD cases and saw that each of them were blank labels.

Good news! The seller refunded my money no questions asked and so far, no negative feedback.

The other thing is, my label doesn't look like the one posted here which everyone confirms theirs looks like.

Either way, I got my money back but I'm positive this was a copy. I re-ordered from Amazon and I know it will NOT be a copy!

Thanks everyone!

Glad you got your money back Patricia!

I think they gave your money back so quickly so they do not meet any problem... Any way glad you did it Patricia...

PMcOuntry
Thank you for your post.
I try to always buy legitimate software.
I want to reward software developers, so they can afford to Continue their good work.
How many of us would Continue to work free, for thieves?

I avoid Ebay software and DVD's, because much of it is pirated.
Even if the copy looks ok, there is a High Risk that you are paying for Stolen Merchandise.
Amazon often has discount prices, and their NEW software is legal.
InteractCD is also one of my favorite vendors.
Buying directly from the Developer may be the best reward for him.

If you READ the "End User License Agreement",
many software programs prohibit selling the software.
I also feel that "trading" software hurts the developers.
(Remember the "golden rule")

Hi adv and welcome to GameBoomers!

Yes I think it always scares the seller off when one goes through "official" ways like Paypal resolution center or eBay for example...I am also glad you got your money back! Enjoy your new legal copy of the game when it gets to you!