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Legal Question for Software Gurus

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From: G. Scott Braley
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1993 14:47
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At a recent auction, I bid on and won an auction lot that included some software.  Just for
the record, the docs for this software came in some really spiffy binders.  That was what I
actually was bidding on.  I had no idea what the software actually was.  So anyway, with 
finals and the holidays I just let it all sit until this week.  When I looked at the 
software, lo!  It was all marked "Dealer copy--not for Resale".  So, I called the company and
found out a bit about the software and what it was worth.  Turns out my $4 binders retail for
about $17000.  Ok, so I was already sitting down, which was good.  Now, you can probably 
already see what the question is.  Oh, one more point, the auction was a out-of-business
auction.  So, what's my position?  Can I sell this software?  I wouldn't misrepresent it, but
I don't feel that I am bound to not sell it, since I am not a dealer.  Anyway, I am not quite
sure where I stand, and would welcome input.

				-Scott

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