MQ Etiquette

[mishurza]

I've never asked for payment for a MQ up front. I have never paid for an MQ up front. I've bought multiple jboots MQs, Thurg MQs, a rogue epic MQ back in the day. I've sold multiple MQs. Most I've done was proved to the stranger I bought the rogue MQ from that I indeed had the agreed upon amount of PP. He politely ported my rogue back to BB before I logged to my bank mule for payment. I also always have made it clear that I won't pay if something goes wrong, and I don't expect payment if something goes wrong.

[Rader]

Originally Posted by DMN [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

And like i said, there isn't any and gave you the reason. There are way too many variables to consider for a standard of etiquette to be adopted when there is zero chance of failed turn-ins being reimbursed.

You are totally misunderstanding my question. I understand that the devs do not re-imburse MQs as a general rule. I am asking who is expected to pay first for an MQ, with both buyer and seller knowing that the devs will not reimburse a failed MQ.

[DMN]

Originally Posted by Rader [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You are totally misunderstanding my question. I understand that the devs do not re-imburse MQs as a general rule. I am asking who is expected to pay first for an MQ, with both buyer and seller knowing that the devs will not reimburse a failed MQ.

I'm not misunderstanding anything. I gave you both the answer and the main reason. Here is the only "etiquette" : you are expected to abide by the agreement you make with the other player. The end.

[Troxx]

The only etiquette is whatever is decided on by both parties prior to the attempted transaction. If either the buyer or the seller has a problem with finding middle ground, move on and find a different buyer/seller.

MQ involves risk for both parties. A botched MQ for a BP seller means a loss of value in trade. For the buyer it’s a risk of lost money with no reward.

It’s why I generally request half up front if selling and am willing to pay up to half up front of buying.

There’s no right or wrong way to go about it. Just have an open and honest discussion with the other party ahead of time. If something feels wrong ... just walk away.

[walfreyydo]

If the MQ goes bad, the seller hasnt really lost anything because its a quest for an item they could not use.

IMO the seller should assume the risk because MQ's really were never meant to be sold between players - its a loophole in the quest system. The item they have is really worth nothing.

Thats the expectation I would have in a MQ transaction and personally would not agree to pay 50% up front.



Ultimately though, its up to the buy and seller to come up with an agreement and hold themselves to it.