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* All skill training must be paused before transferring the character. | * All skill training must be paused before transferring the character. | ||
* Accounts can only be involved in one character transfer at a time. If either the sending or the receiving account have an ongoing character transfer, other transfer attempts will fail. | * Accounts can only be involved in one character transfer at a time. If either the sending or the receiving account have an ongoing character transfer, other transfer attempts will fail. | ||
* The [https://forums.eveonline.com/ | * The [https://forums.eveonline.com/c/marketplace/character-bazaar character bazaar forum] is for buying and selling of characters, you may reply to the threads with bids or questions regarding the character/s. All other posts are off topic and will be removed. Answering posts of this nature will be counted as your daily bump. | ||
* Due to technical issues, players with accounts through Steam cannot currently have characters transferred to their accounts. They are able to transfer characters off of them as long as all other requirements are met. | * Due to technical issues, players with accounts through Steam cannot currently have characters transferred to their accounts. They are able to transfer characters off of them as long as all other requirements are met. | ||
* Accounts that have been previously banned for macro use are not eligible for character sales. | * Accounts that have been previously banned for macro use are not eligible for character sales. | ||
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== How to buy/sell a character == | == How to buy/sell a character == | ||
Below are the general | Below are the general steps most character sales follow. While character sale scams are strictly prohibited by CCP, that doesn't mean they don't happen or aren't attempted. If someone deviates significantly from steps below, consider that a red flag and proceed with caution. | ||
=== Buying a character === | === Buying a character === | ||
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* This step cannot be stressed enough. To avoid over-paying for a character that may or may not suit your needs, you need to have a very clear sense of what you need. | * This step cannot be stressed enough. To avoid over-paying for a character that may or may not suit your needs, you need to have a very clear sense of what you need. | ||
* Once you have that, make a list of the specific skills | * Once you have that, make a list of the specific skills you're interested in. | ||
** For example, let's say you want an alt that can light a cyno for you effectively. Therefore, you're looking for a character with {{sk|CPU Management|V}} and {{sk|Cynosural Field Theory}} to at least IV. | ** For example, let's say you want an alt that can light a cyno for you effectively. Therefore, you're looking for a character with {{sk|CPU Management|V}} and {{sk|Cynosural Field Theory}} to at least IV. | ||
'''STEP 2:''' Do your research. | '''STEP 2:''' Do your research. | ||
* Patience is the name of the game here. Watch the [https://forums.eveonline.com/ | * Patience is the name of the game here. Watch the [https://forums.eveonline.com/c/marketplace/character-bazaar character bazaar forum] to get a sense of what the kind of character you're looking for generally sells for (NOTE: sells for, not what the minimum or starting bid is). | ||
* Check the [http://eveboard.com/ eve board] links to make sure the character your interested in is represented accurately. | * Check the [http://eveboard.com/ eve board] links to make sure the character your interested in is represented accurately. | ||
'''EXAMPLE: Eveboard link''' | '''EXAMPLE: Eveboard link''' | ||
[[Image:Buyingcharstep2.png| | [[Image:Buyingcharstep2.png|700px|center]] | ||
'''STEP 3:''' Win the auction. | '''STEP 3:''' Win the auction. | ||
* Place your bid by responding to the forum thread of the character | * Place your bid by responding to the forum thread of the character you're attempting to buy with your offer. | ||
'''EXAMPLE: Bidding on an auction.''' | '''EXAMPLE: Bidding on an auction.''' | ||
[[Image:Buyingcharstep3.png| | [[Image:Buyingcharstep3.png|700px|center]] | ||
'''STEP 4:''' Seller confirms the winning bid. | '''STEP 4:''' Seller confirms the winning bid. | ||
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'''EXAMPLE: Seller confirmation of winning bid.''' | '''EXAMPLE: Seller confirmation of winning bid.''' | ||
[[Image:Buyingcharstep4.png| | [[Image:Buyingcharstep4.png|700px|center]] | ||
'''STEP 5:''' Send your ISK and account information. | '''STEP 5:''' Send your ISK and account information. | ||
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'''EXAMPLE: Confirm ISK and account has been sent.''' | '''EXAMPLE: Confirm ISK and account has been sent.''' | ||
[[Image:Buyingcharstep6.png| | [[Image:Buyingcharstep6.png|700px|center]] | ||
'''STEP 7:''' Confirm character transfer. | '''STEP 7:''' Confirm character transfer. | ||
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'''EXAMPLE: Confirm character transfer has been initiated.''' | '''EXAMPLE: Confirm character transfer has been initiated.''' | ||
[[Image:Buyingcharstep7.png| | [[Image:Buyingcharstep7.png|700px|center]] | ||
=== Selling a character === | === Selling a character === | ||
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'''STEP 2:''' Do your research. | '''STEP 2:''' Do your research. | ||
* Patience is the name of the game here. Watch the [https://forums.eveonline.com/ | * Patience is the name of the game here. Watch the [https://forums.eveonline.com/c/marketplace/character-bazaar character bazaar forum] to get a sense of what characters like yours are selling for (NOTE: sells for, not what the minimum or starting bid is). | ||
'''STEP 3:''' Create an [http://eveboard.com/ eve board] link. | '''STEP 3:''' Create an [http://eveboard.com/ eve board] link. | ||
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'''EXAMPLE: Eveboard profile.''' | '''EXAMPLE: Eveboard profile.''' | ||
[[Image: Eveboardprofile.png| | [[Image: Eveboardprofile.png|500px|center]] | ||
'''STEP 4:''' Post an advert in the official [https://forums.eveonline.com/ | '''STEP 4:''' Post an advert in the official [https://forums.eveonline.com/c/marketplace/character-bazaar character bazaar forum] | ||
* Create a forum post that advertises the character you're selling. | * Create a forum post that advertises the character you're selling. | ||
* In that post, list out the CCP required information: | * In that post, list out the CCP required information: | ||
** Skill points | ** Skill points | ||
** Security | ** Security status | ||
** Positive/ | ** Positive/negative wallet | ||
** Location | ** Location | ||
** Kill rights | ** Kill rights | ||
** Remaps | ** Remaps | ||
* Put your [http://eveboard.com/ eve board] link (and any password required) in the post as well. | * Put your [http://eveboard.com/ eve board] link (and any password required) in the post as well. | ||
* Make sure to list | * Make sure to list key selling points. | ||
* Also, make sure explicitly state that you're | * Also, make sure to explicitly state that you're following CCP's rules. | ||
** Many sellers abbreviate this process with a blanket statement (e.g., "All CCP rules apply"). | ** Many sellers abbreviate this process with a blanket statement (e.g., "All CCP rules apply"). | ||
'''EXAMPLE: Advertising your character.''' | '''EXAMPLE: Advertising your character.''' | ||
[[Image: Sellingcharstep4.png| | [[Image: Sellingcharstep4.png|700px|center]] | ||
'''STEP 5:''' Bump your post. | '''STEP 5:''' Bump your post. | ||
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* Bump your post every 24 hours until your character sells. | * Bump your post every 24 hours until your character sells. | ||
* Make sure you answer any questions that have come up since the last bump. | * Make sure you answer any questions that have come up since the last bump. | ||
** NOTE: You may not bump your post AND respond to questions within the same | ** NOTE: You may not bump your post AND respond to questions within the same 24 hour period. This will get your thread locked by CCP for bumping too often. | ||
'''STEP 6:''' Accepting an offer/bid. | '''STEP 6:''' Accepting an offer/bid. | ||
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'''EXAMPLE: Accepting an offer.''' | '''EXAMPLE: Accepting an offer.''' | ||
[[Image: Sellingcharstep6.png| | [[Image: Sellingcharstep6.png|700px|center]] | ||
'''STEP 7:''' Transfer your ISK. | '''STEP 7:''' Transfer your ISK. | ||
* Ensure that the agreed upon ISK amount has been transferred to the wallet of the character you're selling. | * Ensure that the agreed upon ISK amount has been transferred to the wallet of the character you're selling. | ||
* Ensure that all the ISK | * Ensure that all the ISK and assets you want to keep have been transferred to other characters you own. | ||
* DO NOT forget to transfer all the ISK you were just paid to another character. | * DO NOT forget to transfer all the ISK you were just paid to another character. | ||
'''STEP 8:''' Ensure | '''STEP 8:''' Ensure you have funds for the transfer fee. | ||
* | * A transfer fee to initiate a character transfer, which must be paid in real-life money. The seller is always responsible for paying the transfer fee. | ||
'''STEP 9:''' Initiate the transfer. | '''STEP 9:''' Initiate the transfer. | ||
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'''EXAMPLE: Initiating the character transfer.''' | '''EXAMPLE: Initiating the character transfer.''' | ||
[[Image: Sellingcharstep9a.png| | [[Image: Sellingcharstep9a.png|400px|center]] | ||
* Select the character portrait of the character you're selling and type in the name of the account you're transferring too. | * Select the character portrait of the character you're selling and type in the name of the account you're transferring too. | ||
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'''EXAMPLE: Selecting the to-be-transferred character.''' | '''EXAMPLE: Selecting the to-be-transferred character.''' | ||
[[Image: Sellingcharstep9b.png| | [[Image: Sellingcharstep9b.png|700px|center]] | ||
* Follow the prompts to pay for the transfer | * Follow the prompts to pay for the transfer. | ||
'''STEP 10:''' Confirm the transfer. | '''STEP 10:''' Confirm the transfer. | ||
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'''EXAMPLE: Confirming the transfer.''' | '''EXAMPLE: Confirming the transfer.''' | ||
[[Image: Sellingcharstep10.png| | [[Image: Sellingcharstep10.png|700px|center]] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||