Beckull
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Posted - 2003.08.07 08:20:00 -
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Edited by: Saruu on 07/08/2003 08:30:36
I would like to make a statement about the mining laser everyone is talking about.
I am the one that found it, I am the one that sold it to TTI. I will also have to state that this message is written by my main character, the character which was involved with this event.
The story about how my character found this laser is true. A Jovian character interacted with me. I am used to roleplaying and had a nice conversation with the Jovian. I offered my services and was turned down. No problem I thought, he is just looking around and has no time to get further into the story. He flew up next to me, bumped me even with his Wraith as we continued roleplaying.
After he left, I returned to the station with about 400 Hedge. I couldn't mine anymore as I was very excited about meeting an actual Jovian. After sitting there about 3 minutes, the Jovian contacted me again. He said "I've left a cargo container outside the station for you." I pulled out quickly and looked inside the container. There lay the infamous laser along with several other items yet to be disclosed.
At first I didn't know the value of the laser. All I knew was that it was a very good mining laser. When I checked the Nexus database, I discovered that I had a very very very good mining laser. I still had no idea what to do with it, or how much it might be worth.
I was mining far away from station and could not check on the laser for several days. You see I had it in a secure container inside my hanger. In retrospect, I wish I had not done that as I was very anxious to check on it, I didn't know it would not be listed under assets while in a container. Live and learn.
After returning to my hanger after 3 days, I found the laser still there. I made my desision then to contact one of the largest, most well known corp, to try and make a deal. I contacted TTI because I figured, if anyone can give me what I want, these guys can. I spoke with the CEO of TTI who was very nice, and offered me 55 million isk. I told him "I'm not really interested in the money" and we agreed upon an alternative arrangement. The deal was aggreed on and I quickly thought I had sold too cheap. I'm not a very good business man, I barely scrape by in this game. Anyway, the deal was done.
Myself and my CEO flew to a nice safe system and the trade was completed. I have to say, I was nervous as hell flying there. I've never had any dealings with TTI and was not sure if this was a trap. If was not of course, the deal was completed in a very business-like manner.
That is my story, believe it or not.
I'd like to say that TTI has been very upstanding by not releasing my name, I have enough problems right now with the system I'm in. They respected my wishes and I appreciate that.
I didn't want any notoriety and still don't. All I wanted was something that would help me in the game. I didn't even think of filing a petition about it, or various other things that have been suggested. Afterall, I was GIVEN this item by a Jovian. I had no idea who he was or why he gave the items to me. I would like to think I it was because I'm a good role player, but unfortunately I have friends in a different game who would laugh at that, but I try.
I would also like to state that removing this item is wrong, if that is what has happened. TTI was in no way at fault here, nor was I. I made the deal in good faith, as did TTI. But, if the item was removed from TTI, It should be returned, or CCP should refund TTI the cost of the deal they made with me. That is my opinion.
Thank you Ragnar and all of the members of TTI that knew what was going on. I appreciate your honor and integrity.
In closing, I would like to ask everyone who might read this: "What would you have done?"
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