[LINK] Microsoft Office .. one day sale

[Roger Clarke]

Ah, the wisdom of the Link Institute in evidence again.

I wonder how often such things have been logged through Scam Reporting; 
  and if anything's ever been done about it.

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On 5/4/23 1:03 pm, Scott Howard wrote:
> Not sure how this belongs on Link, but given that it already is...
> 
> Microsoft do not sell individual licenses for "Microsoft Office Pro 2021".
> Which means that what's being sold here is a key based on an
> enterprise/corporate/volume license deal - which will include conditions
> that it is not allowed to be resold as is being done.
> 
> The key you get will work, but will often stop working at some stage in the
> future.  StackSocial is well known for these deals - they wash their hands
> of the issues on the grounds that they are selling on behalf of another
> company (in this case, 'Definitive Lab') who will disappear and be re-born
> as under another name at some point in the near future. This particular one
> isn't even all that cheap - they often go as low as US$30.
> 
>    Scott
> 
> On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 7:52 PM Stephen Loosley <StephenLoosley at outlook.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License
>>
>> Now $49.99  Was $349.00
>>
>> Save 85% - Ending in 7 hours!  by Definitive Lab
>>
>>
>> https://stacksocial.com/sales/microsoft-office-pro-plus-2021-for-windows-lifetime-license-email-only
>>
>>
>> For Windows 10 or Newer! Get All Essential Microsoft Apps for Your PC with
>> This One-Time Purchase
>>
>> Everything a pro needs, all in one suite — that’s Microsoft Office 2021
>> Professional.
>>
>> Microsoft Office 2021 Professional is the perfect choice for any
>> professional who needs to handle data and documents. It comes with many new
>> features that will make you more productive in every stage of development,
>> whether it’s processing paperwork or creating presentations from scratch –
>> whatever your needs are!
>>
>> The tools within this suite have been redesigned so they can be used
>> equally by designers looking for inspiration on how best to present their
>> work, as well as data analysts working with large sets of data for their
>> company reports; there really isn’t anything left out when using these
>> applications.
>>
>> The ribbon-based user interface provides quick access to all its available
>> features, tools, and customizations. Users can easily customize font,
>> layout, indentation size of type in documents as well as many other
>> details. Make more aesthetically pleasing documents without sacrificing
>> functionality for work-related needs like formatting emails or creating
>> presentations.
>>
>>
>> Lifetime license for MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote,
>> Publisher, & Access
>>
>> One-time purchase installed on 1 Windows PC for use at home or work
>>
>> Instant Delivery & Download – access your software license keys and
>> download links instantly
>>
>> Free customer service – only the best support!
>>
>> Office Professional 2021 includes:
>>
>>      Microsoft Office Word
>>      Microsoft Office Excel
>>      Microsoft Office PowerPoint
>>      Microsoft Office Outlook
>>      Microsoft Office Teams
>>      Microsoft Office OneNote
>>      Microsoft Office Publisher
>>      Microsoft Office Access
>>      Skype for Business
>>
>> Specs
>>
>> System Requirements
>>
>>      Windows 10, 11
>>      NOT supported on Windows 7 or 8
>>      Recommended 1 GB of RAM
>>      4 GB available of hard disk formatting such as HFS + (also known as
>> Windows OS Extended or HFS Plus)
>>      A monitor with 1280×800 resolution or higher
>>
>> Important Details
>>
>>      ONE-TIME PURCHASE FOR 1 PC
>>      Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
>>      Access options: desktop
>>      No subscriptions – no monthly/annual fees
>>      Version: Office 2021 Pro Plus
>>      All languages supported
>>      Updates included
>>      Have questions on how digital purchases work? Learn more here
>>
>>
>>
>> Terms
>>
>> Unredeemed licenses can be returned for store credit within 30 days of
>> purchase. Once your license is redeemed, all sales are final
>>
>> Sale is Excluded from Credits
>>
>> This item is excluded from coupons.
>>
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