Player to Player trading

#1 - Sept. 13, 2012, 1:37 p.m.

I don’t know how to make a poll (or even if it is possible with this board), but I’d like Anet to know the opinion that some of their users have when it comes to trading.

The trading post is ok (definitely NOT great)… but I’d like the option for player to player trading (aka GW1 style) to come back as well.

I’d rather trade directly with my seller… we could haggle over the price, trade for items and even buy random items “in bulk”… options that are either limited or non existant on TP… not to mention that sneaky 15% (list & trade) tax…

On a more personal note, I remember standing around in Kamadan like an eagle for “that trade” to be exciting and fun (and later on the only reason to play GW1 at all). Some people hated the place, some loved it… for me, it enriched my experience.

Janson Smalling

#3 - Sept. 13, 2012, 3:32 p.m.

While we understand the want for P2P trading, we feel that the Trading Post works well for accomplishing fair deals and keeping individual users protected from those with less-than-pure-intentions.

Again, while we know that the majority of players would use a P2P system within its intended design, creating they system may place the global economy at risk, as well as some players.

John Smith

#9 - Sept. 13, 2012, 5:13 p.m.

Using the trading post is a safer method of trading and simultaneously makes the game more robust. We believe that between mail and the trading post the game is much safer and still contains all the functionality needed.

Janson Smalling

#10 - Sept. 13, 2012, 5:15 p.m.

Kazim.2043:
For example one player advertising an item on shout, and made a deal with another player through chat. He sent the item through mail, but the second player did not pay back.

Is it considered officially as a scam?
Is it an official offence that might have consequences?

Yes, you can report that player as Scamming.

ReginaBuenaobra

#86 - Sept. 18, 2012, 12:34 p.m.

The developers have stated the position on this issue. You might not agree with the stance, and we understand that. At this time, there are no plans to change it.

Thank you all for your feedback.