Hello again,

Last week I said I would work on some tips and hints for buying Eve Isk safely. So, as promised, this week I wanted to give you a rundown of some of the mistakes people make when trying to buy Isk… and hopefully help you avoid some of those pitfalls that can occur. Some of this may seem obvious to you if you’re a veteran buyer, but much of it bears repeating anyway. And for those of you looking to buy Eve Isk for the first time, it’s definitely worth a quick read. So, without further ado, the DO’s and DON’TS of Isk buying:

DON’T  be fooled by outrageous claims. If it looks way too good to be true….well, you know the rest. Sites offering 1000 gold for $5 are probably out to scam you and take your money. Sad but true. Also look at their delivery time claims…..think hard about what is humanly possible.

DO run any sites you’re interested in through a google search. Often the worst scammers will have been labeled by now and discussions and warnings will pop up in a search. There are also sites dedicated to exposing scams, try those out as well. It’s worth the extra few minutes of your time to be sure. 

DON’T send any money unless you know it’s being sent over a secure connection. I won’t go into details here, but if you’re not sure how to tell if your transaction is secure, there is plenty of information out there, just Google “how do I know my transaction is secure” or something similar. This is so important when you’re giving out your credit card number.

DO look for a money-back guarantee (such as the one offered by toonstorm.com.) Any site worth its salt will offer you a full refund or equal credit if anything goes wrong. If they can’t promise you that, don’t waste your time or risk your money.

So that’s just a few quick things to keep in mind next time you go to buy Eve Isk. Wishing you best of luck and happy gaming!

2 Comments »

1. 

   Several blogs ago, you mentioned “safety procedures in place” that would assure a secure delivery.

   Could you comment on what it takes to make a delivery safely?

   Comment by AngleWyrm — February 2, 2009 @ 12:00 pm

2. 

   Safe and secure measures vary depending upon the type of transaction, specifically for Eve Isk buying never buy from a place that uses brand new characters, never buy from a place that uses stolen or scammed ISK (Gms will remove it and ban you), and always make sure to use a method other than direct wallet for large transfers, I prefer trades.

   Comment by Admin — February 9, 2009 @ 12:04 am

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