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'Trading' chat room, or reverse auctions.

I would definitely use a chat channel where people could plan to trade things like cubimals or things that can't be auctioned. OR, an idea that wouldn't require a separate chat room would be a system that is like auctions, but you can say what you have (e.g. a number of currants, a couple items, or both), and a list of items (or even groups of items, or currants) that you want.

Posted 14 months ago by orangea Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • There's already a chat channel for trading cubimals.
    Posted 14 months ago by WindBorn Subscriber! | Permalink
  • The auction system is also a safe trading environment, that is, the quantity is already set aside and delivered upon payment, rather than Person A saying they have an item for sale, you pay them, and they run off or disconnect. Or Person A gives Person B the item, and Person B runs off or disconnects before paying.
    Posted 14 months ago by TK-855 Subscriber! | Permalink
  • To prevent one person running off without completing their part of the bargain, an escrow system could be set up. With one or both players paying a set fee to the escrow agent for the service.

    Main difference from the Auction would be allowing Gltchen to Glitchen bargaining.
    Posted 14 months ago by MasterOfMyDestiny Subscriber! | Permalink
  • There is already a trading system in place.

    If you are on the same street as someone, you can start a trade.  The trade is not completed until you both agree to it.  There's no need for an "escrow" system since if you don't trust the person, you can just do a trade. 

    If you do trust them, use the mail. 
    Posted 14 months ago by WindBorn Subscriber! | Permalink