Where to buy/sell? - Guild Wars Forums

TiagoS1 · Jun 15, 2011, 01:56 PM // 13:56

Hey,

What is the major difference between the Buy/Sell section in this forum, and the GW Guru Auctions?

It seems to be a lot more stuff here on forum, but the access and organization are FAR BETTER in auctions IMHO.

So, do people go on both sides? Or only here on forum?

Where should i buy/sell stuff?

Thanks!

cataphract · Jun 15, 2011, 02:00 PM // 14:00

The main difference is you can't get banned from Auctions because of some lame-ass excuse.

Buy and sell stuff wherever you feel comfortable most. I prefer Ventari's myself. Mostly because of the lulz provided.

TiagoS1 · Jun 15, 2011, 02:09 PM // 14:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by cataphract

The main difference is you can't get banned from Auctions because of some lame-ass excuse.

Never thought about this in that point of view. Probably forum is more reliable. Thank you.

Quaker · Jun 15, 2011, 02:13 PM // 14:13

I did all of my selling through the auctions. Since I've never tried to sell stuff through Ventari's, I can't say how they compare. I liked the "fire and forget" aspect of the auctions.

Songbringer · Jun 15, 2011, 04:04 PM // 16:04

Ventari you have to constantly bump and only can post in your thread every 24 hours. As well as only having 1 thread per section. Also most always post a bid when posting in someone elses thread.

With auction you have to complete a transaction within 10 days or it is void.

I prefer auction because there is a lot less complexity to it in my opnion. Not that the rules in ventari are complex but every once in awhile if you haven't bumped an old post in a long time then make a new thread its simply because you forgot. Or you bump an hour or two early just cause your not thinking. Those both can result in bans even if it was unintentional. As well as they should because ventari is trying to be kept fair for everyone. I use both on a regular basis because I find it easier to sell some things in ventari then on auction and vice versa.

I like what Quarker said...the fire and forget aspect of auction is nice. Also if you use auction remember always leave a comment for the persons reputation. Good or bad people want to know what kind of trader a person is.

Eragon Zarroc · Jun 15, 2011, 04:08 PM // 16:08

if you choose to use ventaris, be sure to read through the rules so you don't get infracted for accidentally doing something that isn't allowed

Wefta · Jun 15, 2011, 07:31 PM // 19:31

Its really about what you prefer. From my experience the auctions are less reliable in the way of players meeting up, but maybe its me being unlucky

*Darcy* · Jun 15, 2011, 07:34 PM // 19:34

And one of Ventari's GUIDELINES is that you cannot post the same item in both locations. So for each item you need to choose forum or auction.

TiagoS1 · Jun 16, 2011, 08:52 AM // 08:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darcy

And one of Ventari's GUIDELINES is that you cannot post the same item in both locations. So for each item you need to choose forum or auction.

Didn't know that. Thanks!

Just bought stuff from Auction and Forum. Felt no difference since users are very active and fast traders.

I think i ll stick with Auctioun though, search is more organized.

Thanks all

LifeInfusion · Jun 16, 2011, 10:03 PM // 22:03

Auction is more efficient but the best buys are in forums since nobody bothers to fine-tooth comb the image threads (people don't bother to type, they just screenshot).

Also trying to sell stuff in auction >100K is a pain in the butt.

Jun 15, 2011, 01:56 PM // 13:56	#1
TiagoS1 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2009	Where to buy/sell? Hey, What is the major difference between the Buy/Sell section in this forum, and the GW Guru Auctions? It seems to be a lot more stuff here on forum, but the access and organization are FAR BETTER in auctions IMHO. So, do people go on both sides? Or only here on forum? Where should i buy/sell stuff? Thanks!

Jun 15, 2011, 04:08 PM // 16:08	#6
Eragon Zarroc Atra estern?? ono thelduin Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madness Incarnate Guild: [Duo] Profession: W/P	if you choose to use ventaris, be sure to read through the rules so you don't get infracted for accidentally doing something that isn't allowed __________________ 11 ~ 8 ~ 11

Jun 15, 2011, 02:00 PM // 14:00	#2
cataphract Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ashford Abbey Guild: Hey Mallyx [icU] Profession: Mo/Me	The main difference is you can't get banned from Auctions because of some lame-ass excuse. Buy and sell stuff wherever you feel comfortable most. I prefer Ventari's myself. Mostly because of the lulz provided.

Jun 15, 2011, 02:13 PM // 14:13	#4
Quaker Hell's Protector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Brothers Disgruntled	I did all of my selling through the auctions. Since I've never tried to sell stuff through Ventari's, I can't say how they compare. I liked the "fire and forget" aspect of the auctions.

Jun 15, 2011, 04:04 PM // 16:04	#5
Songbringer Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: EastCoast Profession: E/Me	Ventari you have to constantly bump and only can post in your thread every 24 hours. As well as only having 1 thread per section. Also most always post a bid when posting in someone elses thread. With auction you have to complete a transaction within 10 days or it is void. I prefer auction because there is a lot less complexity to it in my opnion. Not that the rules in ventari are complex but every once in awhile if you haven't bumped an old post in a long time then make a new thread its simply because you forgot. Or you bump an hour or two early just cause your not thinking. Those both can result in bans even if it was unintentional. As well as they should because ventari is trying to be kept fair for everyone. I use both on a regular basis because I find it easier to sell some things in ventari then on auction and vice versa. I like what Quarker said...the fire and forget aspect of auction is nice. Also if you use auction remember always leave a comment for the persons reputation. Good or bad people want to know what kind of trader a person is.

Jun 15, 2011, 07:31 PM // 19:31	#7
Wefta Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bai Paasu Reach Guild: The Wild Stallions [WS] Profession: R/	Its really about what you prefer. From my experience the auctions are less reliable in the way of players meeting up, but maybe its me being unlucky

Jun 15, 2011, 07:34 PM // 19:34	#8
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	And one of Ventari's GUIDELINES is that you cannot post the same item in both locations. So for each item you need to choose forum or auction.

Jun 16, 2011, 10:03 PM // 22:03	#10
LifeInfusion Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: in the midline Profession: E/Mo	Auction is more efficient but the best buys are in forums since nobody bothers to fine-tooth comb the image threads (people don't bother to type, they just screenshot). Also trying to sell stuff in auction >100K is a pain in the butt.