AppSumo Code Nuked! (Why & How I Lost An LTD!)

Introduction

In this video, Dave from That LTD Life, a channel dedicated to reviewing software tools with lifetime offers, shares a cautionary tale about losing access to a lifetime deal (LTD) he purchased from a third-party seller on Facebook. He explains the risks associated with buying and selling AppSumo LTDs outside of the official platform and provides a public service announcement to raise awareness about AppSumo’s strict policies against such practices. Dave’s experience serves as a warning to others who may be tempted to purchase missed deals or offload unwanted software through buy and sell groups on Facebook.

The Relay That LTD Fiasco

Dave had previously purchased a Relay That LTD from a buy and sell group on Facebook, which offered unlimited workspaces – a highly sought-after deal. When he attempted to log into his account to create a video review for the new Relay That deal on AppSumo, he encountered issues:

• Logging in redirected him to a sales page asking him to purchase workspaces
• Resetting his password did not resolve the problem
• After contacting Relay That support, he learned that AppSumo had marked his code as returned

Discovering the Root Cause

• Dave could not find his Relay That purchase in his AppSumo account
• He realized he had bought the LTD from a third-party seller on Facebook
• AppSumo has strict rules against buying and selling LTDs, and they can “nuke” accounts if they catch users engaging in this practice

The Risks of Buying Third-Party LTDs

• Buyers have no recourse if their purchased code is invalidated by AppSumo
• Some unscrupulous sellers may buy codes, resell them, and then return their purchase within AppSumo’s 60-day refund window
• While some countries have laws stating that software must be resellable, and some individuals may have moral objections to AppSumo’s policies, these are the rules that users must abide by or face consequences

Key Takeaways

• Buying AppSumo LTDs from third-party sellers on Facebook or other platforms carries significant risks
• AppSumo has strict policies against the resale of LTDs and can invalidate codes if they discover users engaging in this practice
• Buyers have little to no recourse if their purchased code is “nuked” by AppSumo
• It is best to wait for deals to return to AppSumo rather than risk losing money and access to software by purchasing from unauthorized sellers
• Always be aware of the terms and conditions set forth by AppSumo and software providers when purchasing LTDs

Summary

Dave’s experience serves as a warning to AppSumo users who may be tempted to buy or sell LTDs through unauthorized channels like Facebook groups. While it may seem like a convenient way to acquire missed deals or offload unwanted software, the risks far outweigh the potential benefits. AppSumo has strict policies in place to prevent the resale of LTDs, and they can and will invalidate codes if they catch users violating these rules.

As frustrating as it may be to miss out on a great deal, it is always better to wait for it to return to AppSumo than to risk losing money and access to the software by purchasing from a third-party seller. By sharing his story, Dave hopes to raise awareness about the potential pitfalls of engaging in these practices and encourages users to abide by AppSumo’s terms and conditions to avoid any unpleasant surprises down the line.