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Clair Bear
Perkone
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Posted - 2009.01.27 03:34:00 -
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Well, it was nice while it lasted. I quoth from the patch notes:
"In this release, the redeeming system will allow for game time credit to be purchased via the Secure EVE Online website in the form of 30 Day Pilot License Extensions (PLEX). More information about the use of PLEX can be found here."
Here come the casual sellers again. The big thing to take away here is CCP is not happy with the current GTC prices and will keep trying things until the prices drop.
Bummer.
Hope y'all enjoyed the ride as much as I have.
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Clair Bear
Perkone
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Posted - 2009.01.28 20:43:00 -
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Edited by: Clair Bear on 28/01/2009 20:43:44
It's a gamble to be sure.
If this feature does go into the game expect a massive price crash. Why? Because stolen credit card numbers can be used to launder RL money via GTC and ISK sale (I'll let you work out how).
There's a reason Shattered Crystal contacts buyers. The Eve store would have to have security beefed up or bad things would happen.
Which is why I think this feature won't be coming any time soon and there is still a chance we'll see another GTC peak. But not enough of a chance for me to get back into the market.
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Clair Bear
Perkone
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Posted - 2009.01.29 15:52:00 -
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Pricing stabilized because
1. Even people in this thread are unaware of CCP's intention to sell what amounts to new, tradeable 30 day timecards
2. They haven't started doing it yet.
Feel free to go long, it's your ISK. If you read my original thread I did say there is a risk to going long with PLEXes -- the risk of CCP making a minor adjustment to how they are generated. They've done exactly that.
By going long GTCs now you are going against CCPs intent. They have clearly indicated they want GTCs to be more affordable. So, who do you think will win this little game of chicken?
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Clair Bear
Perkone
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Posted - 2009.02.03 04:11:00 -
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You know, this thread reminds me why I'm nowhere near as good at eve market as I should be. I keep looking at opportunities, going "naaah, nobody is THAT stupid" and passing up sure bets. And yet, people are glad to demonstrate their lack of higher brain function again and again.
Lord Fitz = could not be any more right.
People arguing with him = how do you remember to breathe?
Me = not an Akita alt, although it's getting harder to convince people.
Go ahead and try to manipulate PLEX prices down by accumulating supply and dumping. Really. There's billions to be made.
Not necessarily by you.
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