Buyer Protection For a small fee, you will have an option to purchase a protection against any faults related to your purchase (such as invalid or duplicate key). It is theoretically possible to select a country outside of EU and avoid paying extra, however you will do so at your own risk. If you select a country located in the European Union, the EU VAT will be added to the final price. EU VAT added at checkout Upon checkout, you will be asked about your country of residence. Even though the marketplace platforms take many security measures, it's difficult to completely prevent the occurrences of illegally obtained keys from dishonest sellers.
Instead, they are a hub for 3rd party sellers - similarly to Amazon. Marketplace Marketplaces unlike other stores, don't usually sell stock on their own. The source of the key is unknown - it may come from a boxed version of the game or from another digital store.