How can you guarantee trades between pre and post? - Guild Wars Forums

Raven Wing · May 25, 2011, 10:51 PM // 22:51

I just had a good 4thyear birthday in pre and got a gold Dagnar Stonepate.
I got an offer of selling him for 70e in post.Sounded very generous, and I started asking the buyer how we could make sure both ends of the trade could be fulfilled.
Then he just disappered, maybe it was a scam attempt, I dunno.
But suppose I was ready so sell him for 70e or 7e or something to be delivered in post, how should i proceed?

shadowfell · May 25, 2011, 11:08 PM // 23:08

I'm not sure if they still do, but it used to be that trades could be helped through gwg moderators. Not just anyone with green text, but a genuine mod. You could look in to that.

RedDog91 · May 25, 2011, 11:29 PM // 23:29

get a VERY trusted friend (recommending one you know in real life if you have any friends that play) to create a pre-searing character and use it to transfer the item to your other character in post-searing.

Ailina · May 25, 2011, 11:47 PM // 23:47

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Originally Posted by RedDog91

get a VERY trusted friend (recommending one you know in real life if you have any friends that play) to create a pre-searing character and use it to transfer the item to your other character in post-searing.

The point is for the item to remain in pre. The buyer wants the mini on his pre character. The seller wants post-searing gold (or ectos) for it.

So there need to be at least two trades: the seller giving the buyer the mini in pre, then they both switch to post, and the buyer gives the seller the money in post.

Like shadowfall said, going through a gwg moderator is a good idea. Also, go to presearing.com; my understanding is that they have trusted moderators who can act as a third party in this kind of thing. Someone who knows more about the site and the presearing community should be able to elaborate.

Star_Jewel · May 26, 2011, 04:54 AM // 04:54

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Originally Posted by Ailina

Like shadowfall said, going through a gwg moderator is a good idea. Also, go to presearing.com; my understanding is that they have trusted moderators who can act as a third party in this kind of thing. Someone who knows more about the site and the presearing community should be able to elaborate.

I second this suggestion. And although I've never done such a trade myself, I would advise screenshotting the transaction(s), saving copies of the set-up correspondence, and conducting plenty of in-game chat with those you are trading with and who are facilitating the trade. It would suck to get caught in a false RMT flag because of uneven trades.

ashes · May 26, 2011, 06:09 AM // 06:09

Use a trusted middleman from presearing.com - for example T I T A N, and nothing will go wrong

Bristlebane · May 26, 2011, 01:42 PM // 13:42

Yes, if you have the chance then use a trusted middle man. Be sure to tip them for their troubles

In any case I could help you as a middle man. I have a 3 year old account on Guru and a level 18 in pre, I wouldn't risk my reputation for some virtual pixels

If so PM me with your ingame name.

Ghull Ka · May 26, 2011, 06:21 PM // 18:21

I will help you! Gimme your minis!! muahahahaha!!!

*ahem*

I suggest finding someone trusted from presearing.com, as well.

Or me. I'll do it. >.>

Bristlebane · May 26, 2011, 09:04 PM // 21:04

In any case just take a lot of screenshots during the trades,
not sure how much they would help in an actual disput but it would be better than nothing.

Neo Nugget · May 26, 2011, 10:23 PM // 22:23

I would say move bits and pieces at a time. Say you're looking to move 20 black dyes to post from pre-searing. Don't hand them all off at once. If your trade partner is really looking to help you out, they won't mind a couple extra trips.

Snograt · May 27, 2011, 04:11 PM // 16:11

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Originally Posted by shadowfell

I'm not sure if they still do, but it used to be that trades could be helped through gwg moderators. Not just anyone with green text, but a genuine mod. You could look in to that.

Nonono - never again.

We used to do that, back in the early stages of the games life. You can probably guess that it didn't take the scammers long to work it out and start impersonating Guru moderators.

That was a mess

Pleikki · May 28, 2011, 09:32 AM // 09:32

Use TM from www.presearing.com

Flint and Titan from there example are trusted ppl do those things for u. Generally most of presear comminity are using em

Godess Charmaine · May 28, 2011, 11:33 AM // 11:33

hey if u get stuck grab me in game have a pre toon and have done alot of travels for guildies over the years, really np am very trustworthy dont care what it is or how many u need to take over will do it nps.

Not into ripping ppl off am only intrested in helping ppl out if u want to tip me all good I like sweets and bozze for titles and thats all i need.

cheers ign same as here

May 25, 2011, 10:51 PM // 22:51	#1
Raven Wing Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: The Imperial Guards of Istan [TIGI] Profession: N/	How can you guarantee trades between pre and post? I just had a good 4thyear birthday in pre and got a gold Dagnar Stonepate. I got an offer of selling him for 70e in post.Sounded very generous, and I started asking the buyer how we could make sure both ends of the trade could be fulfilled. Then he just disappered, maybe it was a scam attempt, I dunno. But suppose I was ready so sell him for 70e or 7e or something to be delivered in post, how should i proceed? Last edited by Raven Wing; May 25, 2011 at 11:18 PM // 23:18..

May 26, 2011, 06:09 AM // 06:09	#6
ashes Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beertown ;P Guild: RoP Profession: E/Mo	Use a trusted middleman from presearing.com - for example T I T A N, and nothing will go wrong Last edited by ashes; May 26, 2011 at 06:09 AM // 06:09.. Reason: typo for your money

May 26, 2011, 01:42 PM // 13:42	#7
Bristlebane Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2008 Profession: Mo/	Yes, if you have the chance then use a trusted middle man. Be sure to tip them for their troubles In any case I could help you as a middle man. I have a 3 year old account on Guru and a level 18 in pre, I wouldn't risk my reputation for some virtual pixels If so PM me with your ingame name. Last edited by Bristlebane; May 26, 2011 at 01:45 PM // 13:45..

May 26, 2011, 10:23 PM // 22:23	#10
Neo Nugget Site Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: R/	I would say move bits and pieces at a time. Say you're looking to move 20 black dyes to post from pre-searing. Don't hand them all off at once. If your trade partner is really looking to help you out, they won't mind a couple extra trips. __________________ "Even if the morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall my return."

May 28, 2011, 09:32 AM // 09:32	#12
Pleikki WTB q8 15^50 Weapons! Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: ???oo ???ugs ???lan [?????????]	Use TM from www.presearing.com Flint and Titan from there example are trusted ppl do those things for u. Generally most of presear comminity are using em __________________ -->My Buy Thread!<--

May 25, 2011, 11:08 PM // 23:08	#2
shadowfell hamonite anur ruk Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Echovald Forest Guild: [PhD] Teh Academy Profession: Me/A	I'm not sure if they still do, but it used to be that trades could be helped through gwg moderators. Not just anyone with green text, but a genuine mod. You could look in to that.

May 25, 2011, 11:29 PM // 23:29	#3
RedDog91 Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Farming for Nick gifts Profession: R/	get a VERY trusted friend (recommending one you know in real life if you have any friends that play) to create a pre-searing character and use it to transfer the item to your other character in post-searing.

May 26, 2011, 06:21 PM // 18:21	#8
Ghull Ka Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Guild: Grenths Helpdesk Profession: N/	I will help you! Gimme your minis!! muahahahaha!!! ahem I suggest finding someone trusted from presearing.com, as well. Or me. I'll do it. >.>

May 26, 2011, 09:04 PM // 21:04	#9
Bristlebane Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2008 Profession: Mo/	In any case just take a lot of screenshots during the trades, not sure how much they would help in an actual disput but it would be better than nothing.

May 28, 2011, 11:33 AM // 11:33	#13
Godess Charmaine Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2010 Guild: Deth Profession: Mo/	hey if u get stuck grab me in game have a pre toon and have done alot of travels for guildies over the years, really np am very trustworthy dont care what it is or how many u need to take over will do it nps. Not into ripping ppl off am only intrested in helping ppl out if u want to tip me all good I like sweets and bozze for titles and thats all i need. cheers ign same as here