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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is on sale for $18.99 AUD at OZGameShop. Approximate price in US dollars is ~$19.81.
They email you a Steam activation key, which you register on Steam.
If you are not in Australia I recommend you pay via paypal to avoid getting dinged with any foreign transaction fees by your credit card company.