To Identify, Or Not To Identify, That Is The Question... - Guild Wars Forums

Cybergasm · May 30, 2006, 02:03 AM // 02:03

So I dropped a unid gold celestial shield not too long ago, and am now struggling with wether or not I should I.D. it. Do unid things sell for any good price?

I ask because I'm scared to go through with it. I always get the crappiest mods on items which could potentially be worth something.

Would I even be able to sell it unid?

kvndoom · May 30, 2006, 02:11 AM // 02:11

Whether or not you ID something is more of a moral question than a financial one, I should think. Most of the prolific un-IDed sellers already know that their items are total crap (and yes you can find out without IDing it) and are simply ripping off the unsuspecting. If Anet removed the ability to find out an item's stats without identifying it, those people would simply go away, much to everyone's benefit. They'd be too scared NOT to identify every gold item they got.

If it's a crap shield, then selling it unidentified will get you a little more than the merchant price. If it's an awesome shield, then identifying it first will make you a TON more than selling it un-IDed. That's the gamble you take if you're an honest seller of unidentified items.

MisterB · May 30, 2006, 02:13 AM // 02:13

Have you tried testing it? Shield mods have fairly simple conditions(stanced,hexed, enchanted, etc.), and the damage reduction on shields reduces everything, so stand next to a Symbol of Wrath(Shiverpeak Griffons) or a Balthazar's Aura(Scuttlefish, Jade Sea). I can't stand selling, myself, good luck with that.

Cybergasm · May 30, 2006, 02:15 AM // 02:15

can you elaborate on that finding out?

Im not trying to scam I swear... I'd like to know however.

thelessa · May 30, 2006, 02:20 AM // 02:20

For myself I would never buy anything unid'd, I want to know what I am paying for. But there are those poeple out there that will buy them for the unlocks.

fiery · May 30, 2006, 02:28 AM // 02:28

Equip it even if unidentified you can see if it has an fortitude mod or not.

Cybergasm · May 30, 2006, 02:45 AM // 02:45

Cool, bad programing, but cool nonetheless. Thanks.

Cybergasm · May 30, 2006, 03:01 AM // 03:01

I decided to be fair and ID it, it has +27 health! I think its worth the 3k I paid for it.

How much do you think I can get for it?

Retribution X · May 30, 2006, 12:35 PM // 12:35

Really depends on the req. Go to the P/C forum for a P/C.

Cybergasm · May 30, 2006, 03:47 PM // 15:47

I traded it, Xuenko's daggers, a non-max +30 hp (lenghtens bleeding) plaugeborn rescuver, and a superior fast-cast for 5 amber. I figure I did well. Maybe not gp per gp equal, but to me it is since I need amber.

May 30, 2006, 02:03 AM // 02:03	#1
Cybergasm Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2006	To Identify, Or Not To Identify, That Is The Question... So I dropped a unid gold celestial shield not too long ago, and am now struggling with wether or not I should I.D. it. Do unid things sell for any good price? I ask because I'm scared to go through with it. I always get the crappiest mods on items which could potentially be worth something. Would I even be able to sell it unid?

May 30, 2006, 02:11 AM // 02:11	#2
kvndoom Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Communistwealth of Virginia Guild: Uninstalled Profession: W/Mo	Whether or not you ID something is more of a moral question than a financial one, I should think. Most of the prolific un-IDed sellers already know that their items are total crap (and yes you can find out without IDing it) and are simply ripping off the unsuspecting. If Anet removed the ability to find out an item's stats without identifying it, those people would simply go away, much to everyone's benefit. They'd be too scared NOT to identify every gold item they got. If it's a crap shield, then selling it unidentified will get you a little more than the merchant price. If it's an awesome shield, then identifying it first will make you a TON more than selling it un-IDed. That's the gamble you take if you're an honest seller of unidentified items.

May 30, 2006, 02:13 AM // 02:13	#3
MisterB Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy Guild: [ban] Profession: W/	Have you tried testing it? Shield mods have fairly simple conditions(stanced,hexed, enchanted, etc.), and the damage reduction on shields reduces everything, so stand next to a Symbol of Wrath(Shiverpeak Griffons) or a Balthazar's Aura(Scuttlefish, Jade Sea). I can't stand selling, myself, good luck with that.

May 30, 2006, 02:15 AM // 02:15	#4
Cybergasm Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2006	can you elaborate on that finding out? Im not trying to scam I swear... I'd like to know however.

May 30, 2006, 02:20 AM // 02:20	#5
thelessa Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Guild: Purple Puzycats Profession: R/Mo	For myself I would never buy anything unid'd, I want to know what I am paying for. But there are those poeple out there that will buy them for the unlocks.

May 30, 2006, 02:28 AM // 02:28	#6
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	Equip it even if unidentified you can see if it has an fortitude mod or not.

May 30, 2006, 02:45 AM // 02:45	#7
Cybergasm Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2006	Cool, bad programing, but cool nonetheless. Thanks.

May 30, 2006, 03:01 AM // 03:01	#8
Cybergasm Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2006	I decided to be fair and ID it, it has +27 health! I think its worth the 3k I paid for it. How much do you think I can get for it?

May 30, 2006, 12:35 PM // 12:35	#9
Retribution X Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Check behind you again. Profession: N/	Really depends on the req. Go to the P/C forum for a P/C.

May 30, 2006, 03:47 PM // 15:47	#10
Cybergasm Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2006	I traded it, Xuenko's daggers, a non-max +30 hp (lenghtens bleeding) plaugeborn rescuver, and a superior fast-cast for 5 amber. I figure I did well. Maybe not gp per gp equal, but to me it is since I need amber.