The Neofriends Trading Guide.

Discussion in 'Neopets Guides' started by GrapeFruit, Dec 30, 2006.

  1. GrapeFruit

    GrapeFruit Level IV

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    Ok so I noticed a bunch of people getting scammed and allot of new people either wanting to buy or sell stuff so I figured I'd give some tips.

    Tips on how to reduce getting scammed
    Tip #1-Save ALL conversations with the person you are dealing with. It helps to know who was at fault and so that the other party cannot deny it.
    Tip #2-Look at their account on NF. Things to look for:Rep Points,Post Count and member level. The higher either is the less likely the person will scam you because they have allot to lose(this may not always be the case but often is).
    Tip #3-Ask for screenshots. This is just to verify that the account/pet/item is truly that persons.
    Tip #4-Pm some people who have dealt with that person before see if they were smooth or a bit shaky.
    Tip #5-See if you can agree upon a third party to do it through best people to go through are Admin,Mods and Level 3.

    Tips when selling pets to get accurate offers
    Tip #1-Include the Pets Species and Color
    Tip #2-Include the pets stats and any abilities
    Tip #3-Include the name format (Example: If your pets name is Roxy1882gIrl make the name format like so:Aaaa####aAaa)
    Tip #4-Follow all steps in the "Tips on how to reduce getting scammed" part of this thread.

    Tips when selling accounts
    Tip #1-Include the age of the account
    Tip #2-Include the name format like suggested above
    Tip #3-Include anything that may be on the account like lab access or trophies often times this is a big selling point
    Tip #4-Include shop size often times this is a big selling point
    Tip #5-Include any info about being warned or whether the account is clean or not (Clean=Not have been cheated on)
    Tip #5-Follow all steps in the "Tips on how to reduce getting scammed" part of this thread.

    Tips when buying accounts
    Tip #1-Include what type of account you are looking for (Main,Account to ab on,Account to AA on)
    Tip #2-Include the age you would like
    Tip #3-Include What you want on there (Trophies,Avs,Shop size)
    Tip #4-Include how much you're offering
    Tip #5-Include name format you would prefer
    Tip #6-Follow all steps in the "Tips on how to reduce getting scammed" part of this thread.

    Tips when buying pets
    Tip #1-Include species and color you are looking for
    Tip #2-Include stats you would prefer
    Tip #3-Include name format you would prefer
    Tip #4-Include how much you are offering
    Tip #5-Follow all steps in the "Tips on how to reduce getting scammed" part of this thread.


    Hope this helps.
     
  2. X Joe Kickass X

    X Joe Kickass X Level IV

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    or you could just get a middle man
    but +rep
     
  3. Grunge3010

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    There is a middle man forum around.. I think they are still deciding on whether to go ahead with it.. But that's a great guide u_dwn! Thanks for the information!
     
  4. GrapeFruit

    GrapeFruit Level IV

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    *Pokes tip 5* I have that up there :p
     
  5. acecoming

    acecoming Newbie

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    Great idea. Next time i think i will use a middle man though :evil:
     
  6. aber123

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    Nice guide.
     
  7. GrapeFruit

    GrapeFruit Level IV

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    Updated it with a guide to getting the best possible offers. Also updated on how to buy.
     
  8. gaelle

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    great guide ! thank you =)
     
  9. heavensgates

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    great guide thanks
     
  10. twxlegend

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    Awesome guide! Thanks for writing it!
     
  11. GrapeFruit

    GrapeFruit Level IV

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    ^^^Up^^^ Because I feel its necessary.
     
  12. h4x0r

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    Good tips to work with. I recommend the middle man idea though. It's good to have a trusted member handling things when you are dealing with somebody you aren't sure of.
     
  13. zer0ordi3yo

    zer0ordi3yo Level IV

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    acecoming, you sold me an account and before i verified the email, you got the password and stole about 1.8 mil from me :roll:
     
  14. Balthier

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    quite a nice guide, +rep!
     
  15. chaoz_enigma

    chaoz_enigma Level I

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    Thats a great guide and with the 6th rule implemented it would be harder to be scammed(unless u are an idiot)
     
  16. head_busta

    head_busta Level I

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    it works

    its not suggested do it threw tradeing post this tradeing guide is really high freeze rate on both names