Lots of software companies give out tonnes of free software. I got a free copy of Team Foundation Server from Microsoft, which is more expensive then Photoshop (although it wasn't boxed or anything like that).

Lots of professionals also get given free stuff. I know a sound engineer who has received lots of free goods as a part of his work; clothes, food, drinks, watches and high-end PC equipment.

So some copies on eBay could be freebies, and that would justify the selling price.


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