How to obtain Mac OS 10.3 discs

Hi, I'm a new Mac user and I have to replace a hard drive in an IMac G5. There are no installation discs, and the data is not recoverable off the old hard drive.
I have called Apple and they told me they would have to "manufacture" my discs and it would cost like $48.
I have a couple questions. I want legitimate and legal discs, but does OS X work like Windows where I have to have to activate, or have to have an install key?
Can I get on EBay and buy a set of discs and use them? Would a copy of a friends discs work? I'm not sure of the legal issues with this and how it works. Please inform me.
On a PC I can use a copied XP disc as long as I have the installation key that is valid with the computer. I wouldn't suppose this is similar with the Mac, because I don't see any COA sticker or product key on the computer.

Hi Appleoddity,
First of all, Welcome to the  Discussion forums!
"And, if a copy a friends discs wont work, but I can buy a set of retail discs on Ebay? What exactly is the difference? What if the retail discs have already been used? How would I know if it is a legitimate deal?"
Depending upon what version you are looking for (on ebay or other third party resellers) just make sure the seller states "Full" retail install disks.
Personally, since you are starting from scratch, have you considered just purchasing a set of the latest OS disks (Leopard 10.5)?
Your iMac G5 meets the "Leopard 10.5 System Requirements" albeit you may have to upgrade the RAM in the computer if you don't have much installed already. Panther 10.3 at this point is becoming less and less usable with newer softwares and web features coming along.
If you decide to just purchase Panther disks the price quoted for replacement disks from Apple is probably a pretty good deal as even Panther now on ebay has been selling for more than the $48 Apple quoted you.
LS

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