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...... without knowing some important facts.

1.) Steam is not a religion, even if it's Fan-Boys hear the voice of Gabe .... ah, God.
2.) Steam support is only slightly better than EA's ........ in fact it could even be worse.
3.) Steam has recently (just before this big Xmas sale) disabled regional game activation, no more cheap Russian games :(
4.) Steam prices are inflated, never purchase from Steam if the game can be bought elsewhere ...... unless your 7 types of special and collect those virtual badges like a Bower Bird collects blue pegs.
5.) Avoiding game download/install by using Idle Master to get Steam Trading Cards is not cheating, it's optimisation of time by removing economical inefficiencies.
6.) NEVER use the Steam client to purchase games, only for account changes (wallet deposits, etc).
7.) NEVER purchase a game without using Firefox or Chrome & the Enhanced Steam add-on. This add-on provides additional information (e.g. Historical low prices, current low prices, links to those low prices, people in game, etc) inserted into the pages been loaded, seriously, you'd be 7 types of retard not to use this add-on.
8.) Always keep a copy of your receipt, always.
9.) Keep a back-up spreadsheet of your CD-Keys as some can be used on multiple clients. e.g. Crysis 2 CD-Keys from Steam can be activated on Origin, etc.
10.) Steam is a law unto themselves since (until recently) they've never faced prosecution for disregarding consumer rights. e.g. Recently the Government consumer body in my country is initiating court proceedings against Steam for it's failure to provide Aussies with Refunds.
11.) Always purchase wallet funds through a 3rd party, e.g. EB Games.
12.) Never use any CC other than a Prepaid with capacity for multiple currencies and $0 exchange rate fees.

Obey these 12 commandments and you will always remain content when dealing with Steam.

Edit: And if your an Aussie then join [Ozbargain](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/cat/gaming)
Post edited December 23, 2014 by Ebany
Whats up with all the steam threads lately? Like I do understand steam is shit and all but lets just leave steam in the corner and ignore its crap for a while? ^_^
Are steams prices inflated because you can no longer buy cheap Russian keys?

Edit: it's a little odd that you titled this "why people shouldn't buy from steam", and then posted advice for buying from steam.
Post edited December 23, 2014 by hummer010
Easy to get most triple A games for a thrird of the international price by buying a physical copy on discount. No 70GB download shit and you get a cool box XD
Main reason for joining GOG,you get the game and do not need to rely on whether Steam is up or down.Sick of third parties spying on my machine,big brother syndrome and don't be dumb enough to suggest that they don't SPY..
I'm sure GOG has stepped up in the last few years,hell I can remember not selling to Australia and no Paypal..
I think that the title of this post is misleading, considering that the post is about what to buy on Steam and how.
1) Never purchase anything from Steam.
2) Detailed explanation of how best to purchase stuff from Steam.
3) ...
4) Confusion?
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Shadowstalker16: Easy to get most triple A games for a thrird of the international price by buying a physical copy on discount. No 70GB download shit and you get a cool box XD
Except in those wonderful cases where the installer on the disc simply installs Steam (if it isn't already installed), registers the game, and then proceeds to install it via Steam rather than the disc (I'm looking at you, Portal 2). Or those cases where there isn't any disc at all, just a DVD cover with a Steam key inside it.
Post edited December 23, 2014 by Wishbone
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*waits for the local Steamites Pheace and Fenixip (spelling?) to chime in*
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DreamedArtist: Whats up with all the steam threads lately? Like I do understand steam is shit and all but lets just leave steam in the corner and ignore its crap for a while? ^_^
Somehow, this makes perfect sense. Just talking steam, we insult our consumer's dignity and common sense/intelligence... +1
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Niggles: *waits for the local Steamites Pheace and Fenixip (spelling?) to chime in*
And monkeydelarge! MonkeyDeLarge!
Post edited December 23, 2014 by KiNgBrAdLeY7
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Why you should fuck off

1. I'm an adult.
2. I make my own decisions.
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who is the ****wit who negged my post???
Ah, the endless struggle between the Steam fanboys and the Steam haters to see who can come up with the most retarded shit! Personally I think it's a tie.
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I buy from Steam

I buy from GOG

I buy from GamersGate

I buy from wherever I want and I don't need all your rambles of pro- or anti-Steam fanboys.



Grow up, people.



But one thing is true, nevertheless: Enhanced Steam add-on for Firefow is a must have.
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DreamedArtist: Whats up with all the steam threads lately? Like I do understand steam is shit and all but lets just leave steam in the corner and ignore its crap for a while? ^_^
Very true, and that's exactly what sparked off my post. After reading a few Steam threads on GoG, last of which appeared to be a 2600+ page post about Steam specials (with links included), I started thinking I'd accidentally logged into a Steam Fan site and not my favourite GoG.
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ET3D: I think that the title of this post is misleading, considering that the post is about what to buy on Steam and how.
It's more about informing those who are unaware of programs like Enhanced Steam how they can purchase games (which may require Steam) from sites other than Valve's own, e.g. Humble Bundle, Bundle Stars, NuuVem, etc. I'm happy to see profit move away from Valve.
Post edited December 23, 2014 by Ebany
Ah yes thank you for our weekly circlejerk thread OP.