• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EST 20:06
CET 02:06
KST 10:06
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
RSL Revival - 2025 Season Finals Preview8RSL Season 3 - Playoffs Preview0RSL Season 3 - RO16 Groups C & D Preview0RSL Season 3 - RO16 Groups A & B Preview2TL.net Map Contest #21: Winners12
Community News
ComeBackTV's documentary on Byun's Career !10Weekly Cups (Dec 8-14): MaxPax, Clem, Cure win4Weekly Cups (Dec 1-7): Clem doubles, Solar gets over the hump1Weekly Cups (Nov 24-30): MaxPax, Clem, herO win2BGE Stara Zagora 2026 announced15
StarCraft 2
General
ComeBackTV's documentary on Byun's Career ! Micro Lags When Playing SC2? When will we find out if there are more tournament Weekly Cups (Dec 8-14): MaxPax, Clem, Cure win RSL Revival - 2025 Season Finals Preview
Tourneys
$5,000+ WardiTV 2025 Championship Sparkling Tuna Cup - Weekly Open Tournament $100 Prize Pool - Winter Warp Gate Masters Showdow Winter Warp Gate Amateur Showdown #1 RSL Offline Finals Info - Dec 13 and 14!
Strategy
Custom Maps
Map Editor closed ?
External Content
Mutation # 505 Rise From Ashes Mutation # 504 Retribution Mutation # 503 Fowl Play Mutation # 502 Negative Reinforcement
Brood War
General
BGH Auto Balance -> http://bghmmr.eu/ Klaucher discontinued / in-game color settings Anyone remember me from 2000s Bnet EAST server? How Rain Became ProGamer in Just 3 Months FlaSh on: Biggest Problem With SnOw's Playstyle
Tourneys
[BSL21] LB QuarterFinals - Sunday 21:00 CET Small VOD Thread 2.0 [Megathread] Daily Proleagues [BSL21] WB SEMIFINALS - Saturday 21:00 CET
Strategy
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Game Theory for Starcraft Current Meta Fighting Spirit mining rates
Other Games
General Games
Beyond All Reason Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Path of Exile General RTS Discussion Thread Nintendo Switch Thread
Dota 2
Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion
League of Legends
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Deck construction bug Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
Mafia Game Mode Feedback/Ideas Survivor II: The Amazon Sengoku Mafia TL Mafia Community Thread
Community
General
The Games Industry And ATVI US Politics Mega-thread Russo-Ukrainian War Thread Things Aren’t Peaceful in Palestine YouTube Thread
Fan Clubs
White-Ra Fan Club
Media & Entertainment
Anime Discussion Thread [Manga] One Piece Movie Discussion!
Sports
2024 - 2026 Football Thread Formula 1 Discussion
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread
TL Community
TL+ Announced Where to ask questions and add stream?
Blogs
The (Hidden) Drug Problem in…
TrAiDoS
I decided to write a webnov…
DjKniteX
James Bond movies ranking - pa…
Topin
Thanks for the RSL
Hildegard
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 1144 users

Best Way to get a SC2 CD-Key

Forum Index > Closed
Post a Reply
1 2 3 Next All
FairForever
Profile Joined February 2011
Canada2392 Posts
August 13 2011 06:49 GMT
#1
Hi,

I'm interested in purchasing another NA Account. No problem paying. What bothers me is that Amazon has the game listed @ $50 USD, but I really just want the virtual CD-Key purchase (I have the original game from my first account). When I go around to different sites the CD-Key is listed from $55 - 60 USD, more expensive than buying the full game. Does anyone know of a place to get less expensive keys, or do I just need to suck it up and purchase the full game?
Xplitcit
Profile Joined October 2010
United States419 Posts
August 13 2011 06:50 GMT
#2
Lol the Cd key is basically the game. You're basically searching for a lesser prize starcraft 2.
It aint easy being crazy
sl0t
Profile Joined August 2010
United States73 Posts
August 13 2011 06:50 GMT
#3
You can by the virtual copy through the battle.net website o.o
FairForever
Profile Joined February 2011
Canada2392 Posts
August 13 2011 06:55 GMT
#4
On August 13 2011 15:50 Xplitcit wrote:
Lol the Cd key is basically the game. You're basically searching for a lesser prize starcraft 2.


I know what is what. Personally I'd rather not wait for Shipping & whatnot, so

1) Was looking for a faster-paced solution (ideally would like to use it by tonight)
2) Was looking for a cheaper solution (you'd expect that the packaging savings would translate to a cheaper CD key)

Battle.net sells CD-Keys at $60, even more expensive...
Arathore
Profile Joined January 2011
104 Posts
August 13 2011 06:56 GMT
#5
Isn't the full game pretty much a CD key? Gonna have to spend the money dude.
LanTAs
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States1091 Posts
August 13 2011 06:56 GMT
#6
If you buy the game from amazon, input the CD key onto your account on battle.net, then you can download the game from battle.net and also have a physical copy of the game
CameronJ
Profile Joined June 2011
United States57 Posts
August 13 2011 06:56 GMT
#7
I doubt you'd be getting it for any less than $60 unless you want to wait for shipping.
FairForever
Profile Joined February 2011
Canada2392 Posts
August 13 2011 06:57 GMT
#8
On August 13 2011 15:56 Arathore wrote:
Isn't the full game pretty much a CD key? Gonna have to spend the money dude.


I don't mind spending the same amount that I can get the full game at ($50), but is there a way to do this without having to wait for the box to ship over? I just want to pay $50 and get the CD-Key right away.

If you buy the game from amazon, input the CD key onto your account on battle.net, then you can download the game from battle.net and also have a physical copy of the game


I still have to wait for the game to be shipped though.
L3gendary
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada1470 Posts
August 13 2011 06:58 GMT
#9
go with battlenet. I think they are the only ones allowed to sell keys online (i might be wrong).
Watching Jaedong play purifies my eyes. -Coach Ju Hoon
Filter
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Canada620 Posts
August 13 2011 07:01 GMT
#10
HMV was selling SC2 for $19 this week in Calgary
Live hard, live free.
Laggy
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States385 Posts
August 13 2011 07:11 GMT
#11
Dude it's 10 bucks, just don't eat a pizza t his month,
D on iccup stands for diamond in SC2
seansye
Profile Joined November 2010
United States1722 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-13 07:15:09
August 13 2011 07:13 GMT
#12
On August 13 2011 16:11 Laggy wrote:
Dude it's 10 bucks, just don't eat a pizza t his month,


Can you send* me $10 through paypal. Not all of us are rich, and I would love to buy some Gom Vids.


You could try eBay, or sending them an e-mail asking for the cd only.
I will master Speshul Taktics.!
Zooper31
Profile Joined May 2009
United States5711 Posts
August 13 2011 07:14 GMT
#13
On August 13 2011 15:49 FairForever wrote:
Hi,

I'm interested in purchasing another NA Account. No problem paying. What bothers me is that Amazon has the game listed @ $50 USD, but I really just want the virtual CD-Key purchase (I have the original game from my first account). When I go around to different sites the CD-Key is listed from $55 - 60 USD, more expensive than buying the full game. Does anyone know of a place to get less expensive keys, or do I just need to suck it up and purchase the full game?


Go to walmart or something they have the game. Best Buy, Walmart, Target, K-Mart, Shopko, etc the list goes on. Literally any place that has an electronics section and has computer games has SC2. Takes like 10min, to drive to one and get it.
Asato ma sad gamaya, tamaso ma jyotir gamaya, mrtyor mamrtam gamaya
seansye
Profile Joined November 2010
United States1722 Posts
August 13 2011 07:16 GMT
#14
On August 13 2011 16:14 Zooper31 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 13 2011 15:49 FairForever wrote:
Hi,

I'm interested in purchasing another NA Account. No problem paying. What bothers me is that Amazon has the game listed @ $50 USD, but I really just want the virtual CD-Key purchase (I have the original game from my first account). When I go around to different sites the CD-Key is listed from $55 - 60 USD, more expensive than buying the full game. Does anyone know of a place to get less expensive keys, or do I just need to suck it up and purchase the full game?


Go to walmart or something they have the game. Best Buy, Walmart, Target, K-Mart, Shopko, etc the list goes on. Literally any place that has an electronics section and has computer games has SC2. Takes like 10min, to drive to one and get it.



But do they have it for $50??
I will master Speshul Taktics.!
PirateEd
Profile Joined June 2011
United States61 Posts
August 13 2011 07:17 GMT
#15
If you don't have an extra 10 dollars to spend on an extra account, why bother even buying an extra account..
NB
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Netherlands12045 Posts
August 13 2011 07:18 GMT
#16
http://www.teamliquid.net/store/
Im daed. Follow me @TL_NB
storm44
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
1293 Posts
August 13 2011 07:23 GMT
#17
On August 13 2011 16:16 seansye wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 13 2011 16:14 Zooper31 wrote:
On August 13 2011 15:49 FairForever wrote:
Hi,

I'm interested in purchasing another NA Account. No problem paying. What bothers me is that Amazon has the game listed @ $50 USD, but I really just want the virtual CD-Key purchase (I have the original game from my first account). When I go around to different sites the CD-Key is listed from $55 - 60 USD, more expensive than buying the full game. Does anyone know of a place to get less expensive keys, or do I just need to suck it up and purchase the full game?


Go to walmart or something they have the game. Best Buy, Walmart, Target, K-Mart, Shopko, etc the list goes on. Literally any place that has an electronics section and has computer games has SC2. Takes like 10min, to drive to one and get it.



But do they have it for $50??


He's implying opening the box and writing the key down on a piece of paper.. or not
eMbAh
Profile Joined September 2009
Denmark40 Posts
August 13 2011 10:36 GMT
#18
http://www.mmoga.de/Gamecards-CD-Keys/
RmoteCntrld
Profile Joined June 2010
United States596 Posts
August 13 2011 10:41 GMT
#19
If you don't want to wait for it to ship you'll have to pay $60 you won't find it cheaper anywhere but Amazon because that's how Amazon operates.
Loxley
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Netherlands2480 Posts
August 13 2011 10:44 GMT
#20
On August 13 2011 19:36 eMbAh wrote:
http://www.mmoga.de/Gamecards-CD-Keys/


Just so you know, 35 euro's is equal to 50 dollars.
월요 날 재미있
1 2 3 Next All
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
Next event in 7h 54m
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
elazer 235
ProTech131
CosmosSc2 72
StarCraft: Brood War
Artosis 590
Shuttle 140
Hm[arnc] 2
Dota 2
NeuroSwarm108
Counter-Strike
summit1g8636
fl0m1275
minikerr31
Heroes of the Storm
Khaldor227
Other Games
Grubby4495
JimRising 335
Maynarde149
XaKoH 94
Guitarcheese15
Organizations
Other Games
gamesdonequick1337
StarCraft 2
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
sctven
[ Show 16 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• Hupsaiya 69
• davetesta33
• intothetv
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• Kozan
• IndyKCrew
• LaughNgamezSOOP
• Migwel
• sooper7s
StarCraft: Brood War
• BSLYoutube
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
Dota 2
• masondota22528
League of Legends
• Doublelift5321
Other Games
• imaqtpie2132
• Scarra1843
Upcoming Events
Replay Cast
7h 54m
Wardi Open
10h 54m
Monday Night Weeklies
15h 54m
WardiTV Invitational
2 days
Replay Cast
3 days
WardiTV Invitational
3 days
ByuN vs Solar
Clem vs Classic
Cure vs herO
Reynor vs MaxPax
Replay Cast
4 days
Sparkling Tuna Cup
6 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

YSL S2
WardiTV 2025
META Madness #9

Ongoing

C-Race Season 1
IPSL Winter 2025-26
KCM Race Survival 2025 Season 4
BSL Season 21
Slon Tour Season 2
CSL Season 19: Qualifier 2
eXTREMESLAND 2025
SL Budapest Major 2025
ESL Impact League Season 8
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025
IEM Chengdu 2025
PGL Masters Bucharest 2025
Thunderpick World Champ.
CS Asia Championships 2025
ESL Pro League S22

Upcoming

CSL 2025 WINTER (S19)
BSL 21 Non-Korean Championship
Acropolis #4
IPSL Spring 2026
Bellum Gens Elite Stara Zagora 2026
HSC XXVIII
Big Gabe Cup #3
OSC Championship Season 13
Nations Cup 2026
ESL Pro League Season 23
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026
IEM Kraków 2026
BLAST Bounty Winter 2026
BLAST Bounty Winter Qual
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2025 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.