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Do Steam keys work if game is removed?

Steam Keys bought from Steam never expire - you can wait as long as you want; even if the game is removed from the Steam store the key is still valid.
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What happens if I use a Steam key for a game I already own?

If you enter a steam key of a different copy of the same game you already own, your steam key won't be used. It will say that you already own the game. The exception is when the game is included with others game in a bundle, in this case the key would be lost.
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Can Steam keys be reused?

Keys can only be used one single time. Yeah you cant do that, the key is attached to your account forever, even if you ask for the game to be removed.
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Are Steam keys bannable?

If you put in keys that were purchased by a stolen credit card then yes, Steam may take issue with your account after many red flag transactions and permanently terminate your account.
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Why are Steam keys so cheap?

The keys on such sites are totally legit because they all come from the developers and publishers. The reason they are so cheap is that the sellers usually get them in bulk, at great discounts.
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What happens if you redeem a stolen Steam key?

Your account will not be restricted; however, the CD Key you received will be removed. If you would like to play the game again in the future, you will need to purchase it from the Steam Store, activate another CD Key, or receive a gift copy of the title.
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Is a Steam key the actual game?

A Steam key is a unique code that will allow you to download the game from the gaming platform Steam and then play it. You can download Steam here: https://store.steampowered.com/about/.
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Can I give a Steam key to a friend if I buy it on g2a?

Yes, although you need to wait for the key to be delivered before packing it as a gift.
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Is it worth buying random Steam keys G2A?

Yes. Basically, you get more games of a higher value from these packs. The rules of standard Random Keys: At least 10% of the keys added to a Random Key auction must have a base price of €9.99 or more on Steam.
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Can you redeem a Steam key and then gift it?

You can't redeem the code and gift it at all. But you can re-gift it to someone else if you know their Steam username, they're on your friends list, you have their email address or other means of contacting them. You'll need to know the game code and copy/paste it in a note.
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Can I buy a game as a gift on Steam if I already own it?

A Steam gift purchase is a one-time transfer—after the recipient has redeemed and installed the gift, it is now a part of his or her Steam games collection. Also note that you may only gift new purchases—you may not transfer games you already own.
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Why are G2A keys so cheap?

Many sellers on G2A Marketplace are wholesalers who purchase game keys straight from the developers and publishers in bulk. Since they buy a large number of products at once, they purchase them at much lower prices. This means they can in turn offer their customers great discounts.
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Can a Steam key be tracked?

They only way they will know it was redeemed is if he/she tried to use it at a latter time, then all it will say is that the key has been redeemed already. If it was a Steam Gift, then they will get a notification if it was recived by the person it was sent to.
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Is it legal to resell Steam keys?

Its not illegal but you do it at your own risk. Expect no help from STEAM if a key should turn out to be not working.
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Are Steam keys risky?

It's only okay if it's an authorized vendor who receives the game keys directly from developers such as Humble Bundle, Fanatic or GreenManGaming. It is not OK to buy these from grey markets, and the keys may be revoked from your Steam account if they were found to have been illegitimately obtained.
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Can you refund random Steam keys?

Valve cannot provide refunds for purchases made outside of Steam (for example, CD keys or Steam wallet cards purchased from third parties).
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Does Steam refund game keys?

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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Can your IP be tracked through Steam?

Does Steam Ever Share My IP Address? Steam doesn't share your IP address with other players. Whenever peer-to-peer networking is needed, for example in a voice chat, that communication is always relayed. However, we don't control what games using peer-to-peer connectivity do.
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Can you check if a Steam key has been redeemed?

No. If you try to 'test' the code, it will either tell you that it's a duplicate of a game you already have, if you have it, or it will add it to your account, if you don't have it. (One of many things that drives me nuts about Steam!) F4LL0UT F4LL0UT Sorry, data for given user is currently unavailable.
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Is it safe to buy Steam keys from CDKeys?

As with any gray market seller, there is some risk associated with buying from CDKeys. Its customer service may not meet the standards of major outlets, and it might take longer to receive a refund if you have a problem redeeming your keys.
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Is G2A 100% legit?

Since there are hundreds of thousands of sellers on the marketplace, buyers have a multitude of offers to choose from. The keys sold on G2A Marketplace are 100% legit, as they come from official sources: developers and publishers themselves.
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How many keys on G2A are stolen?

"After assessing a number of independent auditing companies and finding none that would meet our agreed requirements, Wube and G2A decided that G2A should proceed with an internal investigation," the latest blog post update from G2A reads. Wube Software claimed that 321 keys had been sold illegitimately.
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What is better then G2A?

g2a.com's top 5 competitors in March 2023 are: cdkeys.com, g2play.net, kinguin.net, humblebundle.com, and more.
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Can you merge two Steam accounts?

Steam accounts can not be merged together. Per the Steam Subscriber Agreement, Steam game subscriptions / CD keys are nontransferable and cannot be reset / moved between Steam accounts.
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Can I sell my Steam game to someone else?

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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