Question before buying

Hey I was wondering if anyone could answer something for me. im about to buy this game used on ebay, and its going really cheap. my question is, will i be able to reuse the pc-key on the back of the game, or am I going to be stuck with a disc I cant get activated?

Well, I think you can reuse CD-key. When I bought my version of NBA Live 2005 (a loooong time ago) I also got it from internet auction, and I've never had problems with registration key.

NBA Live 2005 doesn't require online activation so you should be fine with the second hand key that's provided; you might not be able to register the game with EA though. Just make sure the seller still has it written down if the game's not coming with the manual.

oh okay, so i need the manuel?

Actually, the key is on the CD case so as long as they're providing you with the original case (or a written copy of the original key), you should be fine.