No, it's the other way around. Buying second hand denies profit to the publisher...

		sliverstorm on Sept 12, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Steam Family Sharing No, it's the other way around. Buying second hand denies profit to the publisher, which reduces units sold, which increases the price they have to charge to make any money.

Parent makes the same point as you.