OK to buy KIS 2016 from Ebay reseller? Leaving Emsi AM

[Chigwells]

Hi Everyone, apologies in advance if this is the same old same old!

I've been buying Emsisoft Anti-Malware for the past few years. I've seen adverts on Ebay for very cheap versions of Kaspersky Internet Security 2016, (where you download the trial version from Kaspersky and add the serial number from the reseller).

Just got an email from Emsi promoting the latest AV Comparatives results, and once again Kaspersky is ahead and on top.

So, Kaspersky 2016 is cheaper, and seemingly better. I've really enjoyed Emsi over the years and I tend to be 'loyal', but I'm tight for cash and the AV results are significant.

Buying from a reseller, but if I'm downloading the original from Kaspersky, surely it's safe.

Downloading the KIS trial now to give it a whirl.

 

[Exterminator]

As long as the reseller has a good Ebay rating you should be fine.I prefer to purchase software from the vendor but as long as the resllers are legitimate you should be good.

 

[Chigwells]

Me too, but strapped for cash atm, and that Sandboxie deal has got my attention

 

[Rod McCarthy]

You probably know this already, but in case you don't; You can use the 2015 LIC for 2016 if you find it on sale:

Here is one link for 50% off Kaspersky Internet Security Multi-Device 2016 - 1-Year / 1-Device - North America

Also On sale here: Kaspersky Internet Security Multi-Device 2016 - 1-Year / 1-Device - North America

Also on sale at amazon: for 24.00

Amazon.com: Kaspersky Internet Security 2015 (3 PCs): Kaspersky: Software

 

[SpartacusSystem]

I brought my last KIS license from an eBay seller named Drogroups, a UK seller. Served me well for the whole 365 days! Didn't get blacklisted neither! Brought it for £6.49!

 

[CMLew]

Yes, if the reseller has a very good rating, it's good then. It's better if you got it directly from vendor (though I understand there might not have discount promotion there).

Anyway, if you're cash-tight, there's quite a no. of great free security software for you to use. E.g. CIS, 360, Avast Free, etc...

 

[Azure]

Me too, but strapped for cash atm, and that Sandboxie deal has got my attention

What OS are you using? Depending on that, Kaspersky and Sandboxie might not be compatible.
Sandboxie - Known Conflicts

 

[ravi prakash saini]

@ Chigwells > Did it ever come to your mind how the sellers are giving anti virus kind of software at cheaper price.they buy multi user license ,which come at cheaper price,and sell them to different user.All the license are legitimate and there is no fraud but there are two problem ,as faced by me ,one is if any user exceeded the limit of allowed maximum number of installations,all the user get blacklisted .the second one is how you are going to renew it cause whoever is going to renew it ,will automatically renew it for all user.

 

[DracusNarcrym]

Make sure to check on the customer feedback for the specific reseller to make sure they are reliable.

Other than that, you generally shouldn't encounter any issues with a license purchased from any 3rd party reseller.

 

[Mihir :-)]

What OS are you using? Depending on that, Kaspersky and Sandboxie might not be compatible.
Sandboxie - Known Conflicts

Kaspersky & Sandboxie Both are compatible.No conflicts

 

[SherKaan]

They basically sell older versions of the application for that big discount. I have had this experience with downloadcrew before, so you better make sure it's not version 2013 which you are buying, or else you won't be able to upgrade to version 2017 later this year.

 

[harlan4096]

Kaspersky & Sandboxie Both are compatible.No conflicts

Currently Kaspersky 2016MR0/MR1 is not compatible with SandBoxie... there are issues with browsers and others applications in general... I hope They will fix it in the near future...

 

[SHvFl]

Currently Kaspersky 2016MR0/MR1 is not compatible with SandBoxie... there are issues with browsers and others applications in general... I hope They will fix it in the near future...

Sandboxie is blaming Kaspersky and they have to do the fix so harder considering the size and userbase of Kaspersky it might not happen anytime soon.

 

[harlan4096]

I still have some hope They will fix it in the end: ENG frm #2236: Compatibility problem with SandBoxie 4.16 x64 - Performance/Compatibility - QA Info