Beware in game trading for demon blood.

[Sirea]

While it sucks that your friend got scammed, why on earth wouldn't he mouse over the item to make sure it's really Demon Blood before hitting Accept? I always double check items before finalizing a trade, in case a mistake is made. Yes, hindsight is 20/20, and scammers are lame, but being an aware trader could have avoided this whole situation.

[Mts]

While it sucks that your friend got scammed, why on earth wouldn't he mouse over the item to make sure it's really Demon Blood before hitting Accept? I always double check items before finalizing a trade, in case a mistake is made. Yes, hindsight is 20/20, and scammers are lame, but being an aware trader could have avoided this whole situation.

Yup - it's the same idea between a bloodstone and a dusk heart. Both have the same graphic.

[stainer]

T, if it isn't a drop account, let me know the name pls.

[NXPlasmid]

sorry to all, my understanding was that it was a dropped account. I honestly don't think anyone who would do something like this would use an account they intended to stay on, sorry I should have been more clear in my OP.
I am only guessing here, but I think it would be trivial to set up a quick F2P account, run a single quest to get enough plat to buy a tonic and then put up a trade in the trade chat, complete the deal and delete the account. Having not signed up for a F2P I have no idea what the identity requirements are... T

[NXPlasmid]

While it sucks that your friend got scammed, why on earth wouldn't he mouse over the item to make sure it's really Demon Blood before hitting Accept? I always double check items before finalizing a trade, in case a mistake is made. Yes, hindsight is 20/20, and scammers are lame, but being an aware trader could have avoided this whole situation.

I agree absolutely which is why I am posting this incident as many of us are quite trusting and can be easily taken ripped off. The example of bloodstone and dusk heart is good one, but we all know they are the same, I was quite surprised to find out that the demon's blood and mild energy tonic are the same graphic. After I heard about this I went to the bar and looked, yep exactly the same... T

[Delt]

sorry to all, my understanding was that it was a dropped account.

That's worse...warforged only, shady trading toon, didn't mouse over the item.

I'd actually like the name of the person who got scammed (in case I need some start up money on your server)

[diamabel]

A friend got scammed last night. Traded a lg scale for a demon blood, only the demon blood turned out to be a energy tonic from the bar, the graphic is exactly the same and he assumed the guy was legit so he didn't look closely. T

Dunno, but isn't it possible to inspect items that are put into the trade window (select item -> press on lense icon -> get item description)?

[Aussieee]

LOL people still fall for this kind of ripoff? Amusing

[Yazston_the_Invoker]

Dunno, but isn't it possible to inspect items that are put into the trade window (select item -> press on lense icon -> get item description)?

Yes, or as others have mentioned, just move your mouse cursor over the item, and the description should pop up after a second or two. This just happened to be a case where the OP's friend let his guard down, not realizing that someone was pulling a stunt like this...

[NXPlasmid]

Dunno, but isn't it possible to inspect items that are put into the trade window (select item -> press on lense icon -> get item description)?

your point?

[Sirea]

I agree absolutely which is why I am posting this incident as many of us are quite trusting and can be easily taken ripped off. The example of bloodstone and dusk heart is good one, but we all know they are the same, I was quite surprised to find out that the demon's blood and mild energy tonic are the same graphic. After I heard about this I went to the bar and looked, yep exactly the same... T

I suppose for someone who doesn't know the graphic is the same that they could just assume they are seeing Demon's Blood, and give the seller the benefit of the doubt. But unfortunately your friend learned the hard way that not all can be trusted. It's admirable that you are bringing the need to be cautious to people's attention, it just sucks that it took something like this to warrant such a post.

[RioRussell]

I'd actually like the name of the person who got scammed (in case I need some start up money on your server)

LOL added +1 to your translucent greenis.

[articwarrior]

him too eh? I got scammed as well, name I must not reveal as is forum rules however I put up a post in suggestions sayin to switch graphics

[Arkat]

A friend got scammed last night. Traded a lg scale for a demon blood, only the demon blood turned out to be a energy tonic from the bar, the graphic is exactly the same and he assumed the guy was legit so he didn't look closely. T

Post the name in the "Other Forum" please.

[Arkat]

Dunno, but isn't it possible to inspect items that are put into the trade window (select item -> press on lense icon -> get item description)?

You're suggesting the guy who got scammed deserved to get scammed then, huh?

[RangerOne]

Caveat emptor.

[Arkat]

Caveat emptor.

See the post right above yours.

[NXPlasmid]

Caveat emptor.

yeah, and buyer beware too! T

[theb]

Caveat venditor.

Post the name in the alternate forums.

[NaturalHazard]

im always a bit more suspicious of low level charactors trading stuff like that. Sure it just might be someone on their bank toon alt, but people who pull scams like this nearly always have to use sacrificial accounts so the toon they are going to try and pull off something like this would be a low level toon. This sucks and the scammer is a right douch bag, i wouldnt hesitate to tie some weights around his neck and feet and dump him in an oceanic trench.