AbsolutSurgen Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 From previous builds, I know you can get OEM Windows keys for the $10-$20 range -- rather than paying the ridiculous price MS asks for in retail. I've seen a number of places that advertize on YouTube -- but don't necessarily feel very legitimate. Does anyone have a source that they have had a good experience with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Is there a reason you can't use your current key? It's tied to the email you use to log-in and automatically switches over with all of your settings now. If you need a new key for whatever reason, I typically just get one off eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted January 18, 2023 Author Share Posted January 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Spork3245 said: Is there a reason you can't use your current key? It's tied to the email you use to log-in and automatically switches over with all of your settings now. If you need a new key for whatever reason, I typically just get one off eBay. The current computer will still be in use. Don't I need a second key for the additional computer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, AbsolutSurgen said: The current computer will still be in use. Don't I need a second key for the additional computer? Not simultaneously, so you'd need the new key in that case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firewithin Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 i bought a new key off a grey market site a couple years ago for like $15 when i did a brand new build and there was no issue at all. unfortunately i forget which specific site i went through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cusideabelincoln Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 I've used eBay, and even when a key didn't work the seller DM'd me a new one that did. But it's been a while and eBay has gotten so many scam accounts I'm not sure I would trust it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokra Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 In 2020 I used "keysworld" to get an OEM key for Win 10 and it seems to have been fine for the last couple of years. No idea about their recent quality though, just to be clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 I ended up using: https://www.vip-cdkdeals.com/ 30% Coupon code: GPC20 They had to give me an upgrade key to upgrade my system from Home to Pro. Key worked for $22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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