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The thing is, game in Russia has the average cost of 14-15$/Euro, while around the world it is around 50-60$/Euro. Thus, such price difference enables me to buy a game from Russia and re-sell it as a gift to someone abroad, earning extra 15-30 $/Euros. Is this a working issue, and this is tolerable from the view of profit loss?
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Reemus: The thing is, game in Russia has the average cost of 14-15$/Euro, while around the world it is around 50-60$/Euro. Thus, such price difference enables me to buy a game from Russia and re-sell it as a gift to someone abroad, earning extra 15-30 $/Euros. Is this a working issue, and this is tolerable from the view of profit loss?
Probably not a good idea to advertise your going to do that.
Not a smart idea to post this
I wouldn't advise it and besides, you'd be hurting the good work CDPR is doing and GOG altogether, you wouldn't be better than those pirates out there.

Respect the developers.
That's why Steam is selling two different versions of some games. One international version and one Russian version. Don't make GOG another Steam!
That is why I am letting them be aware of such possible scheme, so they forbid this.
Also Steam is YET to put restriction on Witcher pre-purchase. I fairly do want myself a (free)copy and want to support the developers for such a majestic universe. Besides, no one is buying it for 30$.
I do wonder what GOG's stance on this is. Anyone who's followed Steam over the years knows these gaps get exploited.

If there's one thing I'd be weary of right now in doing so though is the fact that they left any possible regional restrictions open in their FAQ. They may already be selling it, but it's still quite possible there'll be restrictions on it further down the line.

The only question then is, will the restriction apply to where the copy was bought, or to where your account is from, or perhaps even where your IP is at the point of downloading.
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Pheace: I do wonder what GOG's stance on this is. Anyone who's followed Steam over the years knows these gaps get exploited.
Only "official" response so far:
Will gifting across regions still be allowed for regionally priced titles?
For the moment, yes. If we see something crazy like 40% of the revenue from a game comes from gift codes sold from Russia and redeemed elsewhere, we'll have to investigate other options. Basically, if people aren't complete tools, things will remain as they are.
http://www.gog.com/forum/general/letter_from_the_md_about_regional_pricing/post3531
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real.geizterfahr: That's why Steam is selling two different versions of some games. One international version and one Russian version. Don't make GOG another Steam!
Differentiated prices is one thing, but you also have some games that are not available for your region.

I've had to use proxy servers to buy the Drakensang games in the past. Very annoying!
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Reemus: That is why I am letting them be aware of such possible scheme, so they forbid this.
Also Steam is YET to put restriction on Witcher pre-purchase. I fairly do want myself a (free)copy and want to support the developers for such a majestic universe. Besides, no one is buying it for 30$.
Um, lots of people are buying it for $30. Hell, lots of people are buying it for $42. Just because you're not willing to shell out the cash doesn't mean everyone else feels the same.
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Pheace: I do wonder what GOG's stance on this is. Anyone who's followed Steam over the years knows these gaps get exploited.
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real.geizterfahr: Only "official" response so far:

For the moment, yes. If we see something crazy like 40% of the revenue from a game comes from gift codes sold from Russia and redeemed elsewhere, we'll have to investigate other options. Basically, if people aren't complete tools, things will remain as they are.
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real.geizterfahr: http://www.gog.com/forum/general/letter_from_the_md_about_regional_pricing/post3531
It's a matter of time then, till the big time traders walk in and see profit. There's a reason Brazil and Russia were 'big upcoming markets' on Steam, and I highly doubt that was because of the introduction of local currencies. (granted US+EU was still ~80%)
If i knew what i was doing with them i might use VPN's for some things but games like this I think will likely be worth the price
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So.ughm, may be a bad idea, but anyone wants A Witcher 3 for 30$,eh? One Witcher sold, one witcher bought.
Post edited June 28, 2014 by Reemus
i would worry about anyone getting a modern game from russian sellers , the publisher can decide to region lock the gift any time , it will not affect the activated ones but will certainly crush trade copies these Russian traders have stocked themselves with.
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liquidsnakehpks: i would worry about anyone getting a modern game from russian sellers , the publisher can decide to region lock the gift any time , it will not affect the activated ones but will certainly crush trade copies these Russian traders have stocked themselves with.
Russian game-industry is withering quickly. It is like an abomination, so I would like to assure you, nothing damages it like itself.