is this online store trustful or a scam?

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Hi, I was willing to buy adobe cs6 student edition from the main store and I've found this online store Store Home that offer a lower price and simpler process than adobe's. but I'm not sure if it's a real one or a scam. since I haven't seen it at all before. what made me worry is :
it's strange domain name. note the awkward word before www;
it offers adobe photoshop CC for lifetime! which is supposed to be offered only with subscription model;
I'm not sure how they will verify that I'm a student;

did any one tried it? and if so what was your experience with it?
#online #scam #store #trustful
  • Profile picture of the author Jason Kanigan
    If it seems to good to be true, it probably is.

    Maybe they got a bunch of licenses at a discount but let me point out something:

    This is a subdomain, part of which is "gjglpnrcodhsbwww"

    Does that sound like a legit thing to you? I suppose it could be a low-vowel-count word or phrase in another language, but I doubt it.

    Even if they don't just take your money and run, what insurance do you have against their software being stolen licenses, reused keys, or trials that expire in a few days or weeks?

    Another possibility is they resell from other resellers and make a bit of a skim on the markup.

    You could call one of the main product providers and ask them if this is a certified reseller/partner.

    This concerns me, from the FAQ:

    "Is there a need to register on the manufacturers website?

    As we sell OEM programs, we have already registered our software and so there is no need for you to do this again."

    I've always had to register with the parent company.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck then it's probably a scam. Sure looks like it. Quack quack.

    Mark
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  • Profile picture of the author Jonathan S
    If you type the address without subdomain prefix i.e. Store Home, you will still land to the same webpage, try using this parent domain. The website's transaction seems secured and encrypted through SSL protection (https). In my opinion, you should be ok doing business with them, your credit card transaction will be protected, the only question is if the quality of the product if it meant what it says. Try to google further reviews regarding their website and producs or try to buy only one for a first taste. ;-)
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    • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
      SSL only protects the CC# during transmission. Once they have it on their end, they can see it and use it as they see fit.

      Big misconception about how SSL works for most people.

      Mark

      Originally Posted by Jonathan S View Post

      If you type the address without subdomain prefix i.e. Store Home, you will still land to the same webpage, try using this parent domain. The website's transaction seems secured and encrypted through SSL protection (https). In my opinion, you should be ok doing business with them, your credit card transaction will be protected, the only question is if the quality of the product if it meant what it says. Try to google further reviews regarding their website and producs or try to buy only one for a first taste. ;-)
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  • Profile picture of the author quadagon
    Can't see a telephone no or address on the site. Always a red flag for me.

    I've also never really been convinced on the legality of selling OEM products as standalone.
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  • Profile picture of the author Alexandre Valois
    Adobe doesn't do OEM, so that clears up the issue.
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