====== Vendors ======

Shady or untrustworthy vendors are linked at the bottom of this page, where they belong. There's also a [[:de:guide:vendors|German version of this page]].

===== Games =====
You can search for cheap games on [[https://isthereanydeal.com/|IsThereAnyDeal.com]]. They only list reputable vendors.

  * [[https://www.humblebundle.com/|Humble Bundle]] – not only sells bundles, but also lots of DRM-free games and legitimate game keys.
  * [[https://www.gog.com/|Good Old Games]]
  * [[https://www.greenmangaming.com|GreenManGaming]]
  * [[https://store.steampowered.com|Steam Store]]

===== untrustworthy =====
DO NOT BUY FROM THESE VENDORS (alphabetically sorted)

^ Shop Name/Link ^ Reason why you shouldn't buy there |
| Amazon Marketplace | does not review any vendors, sells knockoffs and faulty products |
| G2A | sells keys bought with stolen credit cards, scams you into additional fees |
| Gamivo | scams you into additional fees |
| Wish | Chinese crap is sold here |

==== Game key sellers ====
Mostly calling themselves "key marketplaces" or similar, these key sellers often employ shady business practices such as trying to persuade you into buying a subscription or adding shadow fees. They also often sell keys which were acquired through illegal means, such as credit card fraud.

=== Articles ===
  * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeals/comments/2yhlw4/key_resellers_and_what_they_mean_for_you/|Key resellers and what they mean for you]] (r/GameDeals, 9/2015)