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Rei08

I tried to buy Dragon Age: Origins Ultimate Edition but found it was region-locked (I'm in SEA). So, is there any way I could buy it since trying to open and use the US/UK steam store didn't work (it said something about "verify I live in US/UK" and "currency doesn't match"). Any help would be really appreciated. thank you!

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Duckstein

Try to trade/sell it for the proper version.
Activating through VPN is Russian Roulette; Valve can and will lock your entire account for it if they find you out.

Check http://steamdb.info/ in future to see if any title has limitations like that, I'd advise.

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Rei08

I haven't bought it yet, I was checking on DAO Ultimate when it said not available in your region. So I decided to use the US store and I can't buy it (75% OFF aaaaaa! T_T)

I always wanna try VPN because there are a lot of games that are region-locked here (some really good games) but yea I'm afraid Valve will ban me for it.

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PsyKo

Your only way is trading. Either paypal or some keys.

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Rei08

Btw, if I trade keys, can it be activated here or do I need VPN? ._.

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Duckstein

Yea, a lot of stores online have regional limitations like that for their entire company or regional parts of it.

You need a US billing address to be able to buy @ Amazon.com which it seems it's currently cheapest by a fair margin.
Try SteamTrades or SteamGroups like GroupBuys if you don't have a US buddy to help out.

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Rei08

do keys bypassed the region-locked? I mean, just activate it and play?

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Duckstein

Most games do not have regional limitations, some do... Check the SteamDB site I linked to see if the game you want is locked or not.

Sent you inv. on Steam, might be easier ;)

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MDuh

via key trading or russian paypal trader.

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PsyKo

It's region not-available in Russia too.

Apparently, EU is the cheapest with it's 4.99 euro. I guess if you really want it Rei08 and have some paypals or some TF2 stuff I might help.

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Rei08

Yes that's why I wanted it, 75% off :(

TF2? Team Fortress? Damn I don't play that one (only play DOTA2).

Do any of you know trusted website where I could trade?

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PsyKo

Any keys are good I guess - or just use steam wallet and buy few on Market.

Just find some trader (on steamtrades, for example) and use Steam Trading Window and you're safe. You should be able to get it for 4 keys max (seeing how TF2 keys are valued at around €1.5 and game costs €5).

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