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Old 01-03-2017, 04:25 PM
 
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Hi,
What are my current options for buying a new or used Windows 7 disc with product key? Where can I purchase this from and about how much money can I expect to spend?
Thank you
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Old 01-03-2017, 04:30 PM
 
Location: Wooster, Ohio
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Hi,
What are my current options for buying a new or used Windows 7 disc with product key? Where can I purchase this from and about how much money can I expect to spend?
Thank you
eBay.

I bought my copy some years ago (Windows 7 Ultimate). I have not used it, but wanted to have it in case I am ever forced to stop using Windows XP (I LIKE Windows XP!). I think I paid about $400.

Be careful of fakes. If the price is low, it is a fake.
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Old 01-04-2017, 07:06 AM
 
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Be aware that Newegg's is the OEM edition, which has some restrictions. If you don't know them, google.
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Old 01-04-2017, 08:57 PM
 
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eBay.
I considered using eBay but I didn't want to get outbid by someone else in trying to acquire a copy.
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Old 01-04-2017, 10:57 PM
 
Location: Portland, OR
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Then use an auction with a fixed "buy it now" price that is acceptable to you.
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Old 01-05-2017, 05:18 AM
 
Location: Cary, NC
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I had W7 Enterprise on two used machines, and wanted to upgrade them to W10.
Enterprise was not upgradeable.
Bought two copies of W7 Pro on Ebay a year ago for $75 each, and their keys worked fine for that purpose.

I would probably buy this one without hesitation:

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional PRO - 64 Bit Full Version & Upgrade SP1 NEW! | eBay

Seller has good reputation for his software.

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Old 01-05-2017, 06:35 AM
 
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Make sure, if you go the ebay route, to buy from a well respected seller. There have been many cases of Winx sales on ebay where the key is invalid because it was already used. Probably even more common on craigslist
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Old 01-05-2017, 08:25 AM
 
Location: Florida & Cebu, Philippines
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Newegg
Tigerdirect
Bestbuy
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Old 01-05-2017, 09:34 AM
 
Location: Mount Laurel
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I considered using eBay but I didn't want to get outbid by someone else in trying to acquire a copy.

Let me look around in my office to see if I have a spare single W7 license. I deal mostly with MAK activations so I can't give you the key.. Still have a few 50 MAK and we no longer use W7.
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