Windows 10: Are those cheap windows licenses on eBay valid/legal?

Introduction that you might want to skip:


So, I am thinking of setting up my own server for the fun of it.

Not something like a home toy, but actual server hardware, running 24/7 and serving people me being the first, but a couple of others as well.

I would normally go 100% for Linux, but there are two problems with that:


1 While I know how to use Linux from the command line, my background has been mostly on Windows. Plus, I am a MS fan boy and I would like to see the new things MS has created in action WAC, Windows Server Core, etc!

2 I already have a web app written on ASP.NET and I am really scared trying to migrate it to .NET Core. There are some serious problems that require a redesign.


So, I will have to use one VM with Windows on my hypervisor.


To the chase:


I was pretty disappointed so far, seeing that the simplest license costed $500 Essentials version - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/cloud-platform/windows-server-pricing , but then I found this on eBay:


https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ssn=claidy&_pppn=r1&scp=ce0


It seems that I can buy Windows Server 2019 DataCenter for.... 17 euros!

According to the seller, this is legal, and it works with Electronic Software Delivery ESD and with him buying many licenses to reduce the price.


I looked up ESD and found this:
http://www.asbis.com/microsoft-esd


Now, I am not sure what to believe.
For sure, I won't be buying this software for $500 from MS, because that is almost half a wage for me.

On the other hand, buying this eBay license makes me insecure because I don't understand how this work. And the possibility of being dragged into a legal conflict because I use a potentially bad license on my basement server, does not sound pretty either.

What makes me curious though, is the fact that this seller has a pretty spotless reputation on eBay.


Does anyone know anything about ESD?
Can I buy this license without fear?


Or I would have to serve my site from a Windows 10 Home Edition?
Or, even worse, Windows 7 Home maybe?


Isn't there any free Windows Server version for guinea-pigs that MS tests their updates on, before shipping them to real customers?

Maybe I could be a part of something like that, if I get desperate enough!


Thanks for any response in advance! :

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Cheap Windows 10 licenses question

Hello. I've found this offer on Ebay (linked bellow) and I want to understand what's the deal with it. Why is it this cheap? Also, is it ok to resell those unused licenses and if not can you please ellaborate why? It's a serious question. Thanks!

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 32/64-bit Operating System for sale online | eBay

 

Windows 10 licensing after

Hi Kompsist

Greetings! I am Vijay, an Independent Advisor. I am here to work with you on this problem.

It is legal to come free from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. But you will have Windows not activated notice within some time as previous license is not legal. Meanwhile, I will suggest you to buy a valid license and change product key with this valid license.

Do let me know if you have any more question or require further help.