digital copy

[monarchists]

While not paying attention, I purchased a digital copy of a video game. It seems to involve being given an account that I have to download the game to a PS3 with. But after a bit of research, this may be against TOS, Ebay's or Sony's, or both.

Should I file a case before I go any further? I've not actually downloaded the game or gotten the account yet.

[monarchists]

In addition, the item was purchased with Ebay bucks. I'm just presuming these aren't even refundable whatsoever.

[thallidguy · Accepted solution]

I think every online game these days has a clause in the TOS about how you can't sell game content, so yeah, it's a violation to sell an account. It's also a violation of eBay listing rules to list digital content in anything other than eBay Classifieds. I'll bet it was listed under Video Games, which probably helped fool you a bit.

I'd start by asking the seller to refund you.

Since he's not sending you a physical object — like a package with a tracking number — he would also not win an Item Not Received dispute against him.

[missjen831]

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While not paying attention, I purchased a digital copy of a video game. It seems to involve being given an account that I have to download the game to a PS3 with. But after a bit of research, this may be against TOS, Ebay's or Sony's, or both.

Should I file a case before I go any further? I've not actually downloaded the game or gotten the account yet.

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You can't file a case just because it may be against Sony's or Ebay's TOS. If the seller fails to send the game, you can file an INR however if it was properly listed as a classified ad, its ineligible for the money back guarantee. You would need to file with paypal

[monarchists]

The item was listed under video games, as all of the other digital sales seemed to be. Either way, the seller was understanding and refunded simply on request. There's nothing to have to pay to ship back for either of us so at least there's that.

Thanks for the advice.

[castlemagicmemories]

Glad this had a good outcome and you got your refund!

So this doesn't happen again,though, just do your due diligence before buying, then buy when you are very sure that you want what you are buying and that it is what you think it is.

It will save you from this type of situation!