Re:Why not just buy a new copy instead of old? (Score 1)

The cost of the software is to pay for the initial development costs, which runs in the tens of millions of dollars. The subscription fee pays for... a) further development of content, which WoW users are DEMANDING. b) The millions in hardware costs and maintenance to run 75+ virtual worlds. c) The monthly bills to host the game... I suspect that these use at LEAST an OC3, maybe an OC12 to the Internet. Not Cheap. d) Profit... no point in doing it if they can't make a profit. e) Game specific staff, game masters, customer service, etc. Every MMORPG uses a code, and every code can only be used once. I also believe Blizzard has the right to refuse anybody as a customer.