Account Trades

[Rkahor]

I remember there used to be an escrow service from Bob and Hagglebaron/Trade Federation. And I assume they were there for a reason.

I had someone say that buyer always goes first and seller goes second when I tried to purchase an account recently and wouldn't budge on me going first. Not even half up front then half after I get the info. I've bought all three of the characters I own, and thats how I usually wanna do it and haven't had a problem. Then he said that GM's will help in fraudulent account sales. So I guess if the trade went bad a gm would switch it over.

But I feel like thats not the case or why else would Hagglebaron and Bob do the escrow service if there was never any risk involved.

Anyone know if GM's will get your money or account back if a sale goes bad?
Or could a GM respond and let it be known and state/sticky it somewhere
I thought I remember somewhere a gm stating they won't help you

I've been trying to dig through rules and other situations like this but can't up with much in search.

[Swish]

It's at your own risk, I sold my old account and used the Trade Fed guys as a mediator to make sure it all went smoothly. Obviously they take a small cut, are they still around?

Do you and the seller have a mutual contact who you both trust? It's easy for someone to scam, and understandable why one side won't trust the other...if there's no escrow service now I'd say someone should get one started again.

[Sweetbaby Jesus]

As far as I know GMs do not assist in these ordeals. You trade the plat and seller screws ya then ur just SoL. I may be wrong but most people I've heard talk about it say this is how it is.

[Sirken]

trading accounts is at your own risk.

thats why bob/hagglebaron/trade_federation were able to charge for their services [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Rkahor]

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

Do you and the seller have a mutual contact who you both trust?

No we didn't and it ended up apparently he said going to another buyer that had a bid close to mine and was willing to give it all up front. He wouldn't budge on the half and half thing so I just let it go. But he kept saying don't worry gm's will help if it goes bad. It just seemed incredibly sketchy and I wasnt about to hand over 220k so I passed on the account.

Just seemed wierd, he was on his unguilded never heard of account and I'm on my TMO main, willing to show him my other alts in TMO, I use my character name as my forum handle. I'm not gonna ruin my reputation to get one more characters. But he wouldnt budge so oh well.

Escrow would have been nice and I would have paid for it. I was literally thinking of starting an escrow service up before I posted this thread since no one does it anymore. I just wanted to see if GM's would get involved first.

[godbox]

there was a account scammer goin around for awhile who always said that gms would reimburse if i recall was part of his schtick

[Rkahor]

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

trading accounts is at your own risk.

thats why bob/hagglebaron/trade_federation were able to charge for their services [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

There we go. See I knew that dude was wrong lol.
Thanks for the info Sirken appreciate it

[falkun]

You could always use a respected guild member for the escrow services assuming the person selling the account trusts that person as well. I know of a few VD players who bought characters and Coldblooded provided the escrow services and I do not remember any complaints about any of those trades.

[Sweetbaby Jesus]

I always help my friends with transfers. Its hard to build a rep big enough to get random people to ask you for help though. I've even transferred pre nerf fungi staffs and been given access to an account that has one. I'm always willing to help if anyone needs it.

[Sweetbaby Jesus]

I miss Coldblooded =(

And all of VD for that matter.