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=== Buying === | === Buying === | ||
''' | '''STEP 1:''' Define exactly what kind of character you want/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. | * 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. | ||
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** 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 [[CPU Management]] V and [[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 [[CPU Management]] V and [[Cynosural Field Theory]] to at least IV. | ||
''' | '''STEP 2:''' Do your research. | ||
* Patience is the name of the game here. Watch the [https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=topics&f=277 character bazaar forums] to get a sense of what the kind of character your looking for generally sells for (NOTE: sells for, not what the minimum or starting bid is). | * Patience is the name of the game here. Watch the [https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=topics&f=277 character bazaar forums] to get a sense of what the kind of character your looking for generally sells for (NOTE: sells for, not what the minimum or starting bid is). | ||
''' | '''STEP 3:''' Win the auction. | ||
* Place your bid by responding to the forum thread of the character your attempting to buy with your bid or buy-out offer. | * Place your bid by responding to the forum thread of the character your attempting to buy with your bid or buy-out offer. | ||
''' | '''STEP 4:''' Seller confirms the winning bid. | ||
* VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure the seller explicitly posts in the forum thread that you have won the auction. | * VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure the seller explicitly posts in the forum thread that you have won the auction. | ||
* Usually the seller will also state that s/he is expecting ISK and account information from you. | * Usually the seller will also state that s/he is expecting ISK and account information from you. | ||
''' | '''STEP 5:''' Send your ISK and account information. | ||
* VERY IMPORTANT: Always, always, always verify the character's stats and skills via an up-tp-date [http://eveboard.com/ eve board] link before sending any ISK. | * VERY IMPORTANT: Always, always, always verify the character's stats and skills via an up-tp-date [http://eveboard.com/ eve board] link before sending any ISK. | ||
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* While many sellers will ask for your account name via private convo, it is best if the account name is sent via EVE Mail so there is a paper trail of sorts. It is also helpful to put the account name in the 'reason' box when sending the ISK. | * While many sellers will ask for your account name via private convo, it is best if the account name is sent via EVE Mail so there is a paper trail of sorts. It is also helpful to put the account name in the 'reason' box when sending the ISK. | ||
''' | '''STEP 6:''' Confirm that you have sent the ISK and account information. | ||
* Post in the forum thread that you have sent the ISK and account information and that you are awaiting transfer of the character. | * Post in the forum thread that you have sent the ISK and account information and that you are awaiting transfer of the character. | ||
''' | '''STEP 7:''' Confirm character transfer. | ||
* The seller will usually post in the forum thread that s/he has initiated transfer of the character. | * The seller will usually post in the forum thread that s/he has initiated transfer of the character. | ||