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Can you sell game copies on Steam?

Currently, you can only sell a game on Steam if you're the official owner or developer. You can't sell a game you bought from Valve – Steam's parent company – or from third parties.
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Can you sell your copy of Steam game?

Steam items, in-game items and extra copies of games (referred to as Steam Gifts) are tradable. To be sure if an item is tradable, please go to your Inventory and select the item and read the item details. The "Tags" section will indicate if it is tradable or not.
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Can I buy a second copy of a game on Steam?

It is possible to buy multiple physical editions, but digital editions purchased will be tied to the account on which they were purchased. Steam Users: You can purchase additional copies as a gift.
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Does Steam sell physical copies?

Steam is purely digital. It doesn't have a 'warehouse' somewhere where they stock up on physical discs, copy their content and then send that file to you after you buy a game. If you're looking to buy physical copies of games, I'd suggest a regular webshop like Amazon. How long are Steam games on sale for?
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Do people still buy physical copies of games?

41% of you still lean towards physical media, with only 16% of you still buying physical games exclusively. 13% of you said it depends on the best deal, while 4% of you say your buying habits are split down the middle.
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Can you sell Steam items for real money?

You only need to take the following steps: Log in to your account or register on Steam; Go to your inventory and select the items you wish to sell for real money; Put skins up for sale and wait for a buyer who is interested in your product.
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Why is Steam making me buy a game I already own?

Steam may allow you to play the game while it is in the process of authorizing your credit card. In the event that your credit card purchase is declined, Steam will remove the games from the Library list. The next time you try to play the game, Steam will ask if you want to attempt the purchase again.
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Can you refund a game 2 times on Steam?

Please note that approved refunds may take up to 7 days to process. Is there a limit to how many purchases I can request a refund for? You can submit any number of refund requests for eligible purchases. If it appears that you are abusing the refund system, we reserve the right to revoke access to this feature.
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What happens if I buy a game I already own on Steam?

If you buy a game that you have already own on Steam, the store will attempt to cancel your purchase by notifying you that you already have a copy of the game and if you wish, you can send it to one of your steam friends.
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Can I copy a game and sell it?

Game mechanics aren't really copyrightable so if you aren't literally copying and just making an extremely similar game you can probably get away with it. Direct copying like scanning the cards/board is going to be a copyright violation.
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Can I refund games on Steam?

Valve will, upon request via help.steampowered.com, issue a refund for any title that is requested within 14 days of purchase and has been played for less than 2 hours. Even if you fall outside of the refund rules we've described, you can submit a request and we'll take a look at it.
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Do I own my Steam games forever?

You do not own your games. Whether bought through Steam, Origin, or any other digital download service that requires a live account to play them, you are at best renting those games, with no guarantee that you'll be able to continue to do so.
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What happens if you buy a game on Steam and you don't like it?

You can request a refund for nearly any purchase on Steam—for any reason. Maybe your PC doesn't meet the hardware requirements; maybe you bought a game by mistake; maybe you played the title for an hour and just didn't like it.
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Do I have to buy the game again on Steam if I delete it?

Steam lets you uninstall and reinstall any game you've paid for whenever you want. The process is almost as easy as installing them in the first place.
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Can Steam deny a refund?

It is worth noting that although Valve is pretty relaxed about Steam refunds you can still be denied a game refund request if the company suspects that you are abusing the system. So don't go requesting refunds constantly or trying to use the system to speedrun games and then ask for a refund.
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How much would it cost to own every game on Steam?

Ever wonder how much does it cost to buy all games from Steam? Well, at the moment it costs $846,611.82 at a discounted price which costs $871,439.80 at full price. This page was last updated 18 hours ago, based on the price of the US region and English language.
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How much if you buy all Steam games?

But how much would it actually set a person back if they decided they wanted to buy every last game on Steam? A little over half a million dollars, apparently.
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Can you legally sell a Steam account?

Can I buy or sell my Steam account? Steam accounts cannot be bought or sold. An account is for the personal use of its creator only.
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What is the most expensive item to sell on Steam?

What is this? This product is a commodity, meaning that each unique unit is essentially the same. Lorelai card is valued at $1,950.18, making it the most expensive trading card on Steam.
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Can I convert Steam wallet to cash?

No, Wallet funds cannot be moved or withdrawn to a bank account. Once a Steam Wallet code has been redeemed on an account, the wallet funds are then tied to that account.
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Can you buy a game on Steam and keep it private?

Click on the Game Details status—this will display a drop-down menu with various options. In the Game details menu, set your game privacy to Private. Your friends will no longer be able to see the games in your Steam account or elsewhere.
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Is Steam generous with refunds?

Steam is pretty generous with returning games and issuing refunds, but there are a few limitations. To return a game, you must: Request a refund within 14 days of purchase. Have logged less than 2 hours of playtime in the game.
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Can you rebuy a Steam game after refunding it?

Technically yes, but it's of limited value to do so. You have 2 hours of play time for refunds, but it tracks your play time through any number of times you own the game. If you play for an hour, refund the game, buy the game again, you only have 1 more hour left before you can't refund it again.
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Are game clones legal?

Clones are permissable under law because game rules are not considered copyrightable (but are considered patentable in some circumstances), but the practise is generally looked down on.
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Can I get sued for copying a game?

That is, anyone can sue you for copyright infringement at any time, and then force you to spend money defending yourself. So the legal limits aren't the only thing to worry about; be cautious of getting close (whether or not you cross the legal line) to any game from a known litigious company.
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