Here is an E-mail I have sent to Stardock regarding the registration of 2nd hand copies of the game. I feel my points are valid, especially the fact that no information is available about registering a 2nd hand product either on the box or in the manual, and the fact that someone now gets to rip off stardock and play the game for free. In fact why does everyone now take their copy back once registered, download the game and voila! A free game. A little bit strange and alot of profit to be lost if you ask me. :-/ Oh and they still have not replied so any thoughts on the issue would be gladly appreciated guys. Thanks

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"I have recently purchased a 2nd hand copy of Galatic Civilisations 2 (Limited
Edition). There was no information on the box or in the manual that if the
product was 2nd had that i would not be able to download and update or use any
bonus content. The serial no. is ******************. The system
overall is a good idea but it seems strange that someone who has traded in the
game at Gamestation is still able to play the game as they have registred it
even though they no longer own the game itself anymore, threfore they have
purchased the game, sold it, and are now able to play the game as if they had
got it for free. On the other hand, I now own the game but I am unable to patch
it. I have also sent an e-mail to support@stardock.com regarding this matter
but am as yet to recieve a reply, or even conformation that they have received
my query. Any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated, as I would like
to be able to play the fully patched version. Thanks. Ben Wilton."