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fezz47 · Jul 18, 2005, 05:48 PM // 17:48

Hey all.

I figured I’d throw this out there for newbs that might be as naïve as me!

I found 3 purple items while playing and figured I’d try to sell them on the trade channel. They were all worth between 35 and 45g in the window, so although I didn’t know what they were really worth, I knew they were more valuable than the price stated in there.

Anyway, I had never traded anything before with a “real” player, so I didn’t really have any idea how to go about it. Well I can tell you that “Big Tmac” was more than happy to guide me through the process lol!

He opened a window where I could put in the items that I wanted to sell so he could take a gander at them, which I did.

He then informed me that he couldn’t “see” the items on his end, so he said to hit “accept” which I did. Now a little warning flag went off in my head as I hit “accept” but I figured maybe it was a bug in the game or something.

Ooops! He then proceeded to run away and log off immediately as I watched him fade away into oblivion. It was actually pretty funny how fast he ran and logged off!

I know this is probably the oldest trick in the book when it comes to these type games, but seeing as I’m new to this genre, I fell for it. Ya live and learn, but I figured I put this out there for any other peeps who are as dumb as me.

Hey, anyone wanna sell me a bridge????

EverBlue · Jul 18, 2005, 05:52 PM // 17:52

This makes me giggle.

All you have to do now is hope that those items were really crap and not worth anything anyways.

Shwitz · Jul 18, 2005, 05:52 PM // 17:52

Ouch, that's unfortunate. There are all too many players out there who are willing to do that sort of thing. Don't worry though. If the items were only 30-45g at the merchant, you didn't take too big of a loss. There will be more rares, I promise. You know how to trade correctly now, though... right?

Kuku Monk · Jul 18, 2005, 05:52 PM // 17:52

*smack* Uh yes I am the wallet inspector, may I please inspect your wallet?

free4all · Jul 18, 2005, 05:53 PM // 17:53

That's unfortunate, sorry about that. If they were only stated as being worth 45 gold to the merchant, chances are they weren't very good items anyways, but I understand where you are coming from. "Big Tmac" is pretty desperate to be scamming you like that.

fezz47 · Jul 18, 2005, 05:55 PM // 17:55

Well let me tell you this. That will never happen again lol! I think the guy probably created the character just for this type of thing. Its no big deal really and my own fault, and like I said it was funny watching him run away!

DFrost · Jul 18, 2005, 06:02 PM // 18:02

That dude must live a sad life. I may politely whisper him that.

CKaz · Jul 18, 2005, 07:19 PM // 19:19

It's incredible the amount of scammers, idiots still try to sell that 'rare set of armor' that they have..

Jul 18, 2005, 05:48 PM // 17:48	#1
fezz47 Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005	If you’re a newb Read this/ Be careful when trading! Hey all. I figured I’d throw this out there for newbs that might be as naïve as me! I found 3 purple items while playing and figured I’d try to sell them on the trade channel. They were all worth between 35 and 45g in the window, so although I didn’t know what they were really worth, I knew they were more valuable than the price stated in there. Anyway, I had never traded anything before with a “real” player, so I didn’t really have any idea how to go about it. Well I can tell you that “Big Tmac” was more than happy to guide me through the process lol! He opened a window where I could put in the items that I wanted to sell so he could take a gander at them, which I did. He then informed me that he couldn’t “see” the items on his end, so he said to hit “accept” which I did. Now a little warning flag went off in my head as I hit “accept” but I figured maybe it was a bug in the game or something. Ooops! He then proceeded to run away and log off immediately as I watched him fade away into oblivion. It was actually pretty funny how fast he ran and logged off! I know this is probably the oldest trick in the book when it comes to these type games, but seeing as I’m new to this genre, I fell for it. Ya live and learn, but I figured I put this out there for any other peeps who are as dumb as me. Hey, anyone wanna sell me a bridge???? Last edited by fezz47; Jul 18, 2005 at 05:59 PM // 17:59..

Jul 18, 2005, 05:52 PM // 17:52	#2
EverBlue Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada, AB, Calgary Guild: Arcane Draconum Profession: W/Mo	This makes me giggle. All you have to do now is hope that those items were really crap and not worth anything anyways.

Jul 18, 2005, 05:52 PM // 17:52	#3
Shwitz Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Coast, USA Guild: Not a Guild [NaG] Profession: R/	Ouch, that's unfortunate. There are all too many players out there who are willing to do that sort of thing. Don't worry though. If the items were only 30-45g at the merchant, you didn't take too big of a loss. There will be more rares, I promise. You know how to trade correctly now, though... right?

Jul 18, 2005, 05:52 PM // 17:52	#4
Kuku Monk Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: Me/E	smack Uh yes I am the wallet inspector, may I please inspect your wallet?

Jul 18, 2005, 05:53 PM // 17:53	#5
free4all Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005	That's unfortunate, sorry about that. If they were only stated as being worth 45 gold to the merchant, chances are they weren't very good items anyways, but I understand where you are coming from. "Big Tmac" is pretty desperate to be scamming you like that.

Jul 18, 2005, 05:55 PM // 17:55	#6
fezz47 Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005	Well let me tell you this. That will never happen again lol! I think the guy probably created the character just for this type of thing. Its no big deal really and my own fault, and like I said it was funny watching him run away!

Jul 18, 2005, 06:02 PM // 18:02	#7
DFrost Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ultima Thule Guild: Legacy of Echovald [Echo] Profession: P/	That dude must live a sad life. I may politely whisper him that.

Jul 18, 2005, 07:19 PM // 19:19	#8
CKaz Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2005	It's incredible the amount of scammers, idiots still try to sell that 'rare set of armor' that they have..