Windows 7 keys on eBay legit?

Hi all

I was wondering, are the windows 7 keys of product sold on eBay are legitimate?
Microsoft acknowledges their?

I tried to ask microsoft claiming to get back to me within 48 hours or more, but they never have.

so, what do you think?

I guess that microsoft would just tell me to buy it in an "official dealer" / "retailer" but the prices on eBay looks good for just the keys without the disc.

Thank you very much

There were reports people selling fake or illegal keys on eBay. If the price of eBay sellers is much cheaper then retail price I wouldn't buy it if I were you.

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