Topic

Bags appear to be saleable

I've raised this before, but didn't explain myself very well, and since I still think it's a problem...

As I understand it, one used to be able to sell bags/containers, but this functionality was removed, due to problems with accidentally selling bags full of goodies. And, as it turns out, I think the inability to sell bags works quite well, as it encourages people to recycle surplus bags to new players, or create treasure hunts etc.

But... the bags still suggest that they can be sold; on their info pages there are a 'Find auctions' links, and ghost auction pages; and the items all have a price, rather than "Vendors will not buy this item". So, when one tries to unsuccessfully sell a bag, it's frustrating, because it feels like it's broken. And thus I think the appearance of a bag's saleability is a bug.

Posted 15 months ago by Bobby Chuckles Subscriber! | Permalink

Replies

  • I believe we intend to make them sellable at some point (maybe?!) but probably shouldn't be in the auction like that.
    Posted 15 months ago by kevbob Subscriber! | Permalink
  • www.glitch.com/auctions/ite...

    Can anyone from Staff please explain how is this possible? I'd love it if it was enabled for everyone!
    Posted 14 months ago by Electric Wizard Subscriber! | Permalink
  • some people are using the api to post the bag auctions
    Posted 14 months ago by Artilect Subscriber! | Permalink
  • ...oops. 

    Sorry to any sneaky bag-posting API users, but that loophole has now been locked down.
    Posted 14 months ago by hitherto Subscriber! | Permalink