Vendors
Shady or untrustworthy vendors are linked at the bottom of this page, where they belong. There's also a German version of this page.
Games
You can search for cheap games on IsThereAnyDeal.com. They only list reputable vendors.
- Humble Bundle – not only sells bundles, but also lots of DRM-free games and legitimate game keys.
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
- Key resellers and what they mean for you (r/GameDeals, 9/2015)