Quote PetFish Quote: Originally Posted by I'd like to start with the fact there is no such thing a "scam" on the GTN, I'm just using the popular terminology.



Buyer/scammer sees ITEM X for 50,000 when ITEM X is normally 500,000. The innocent seller clearly forgot a zero since they had been playing all day and was very tired and not paying attention.



The buyer/scammer, knowing this is an error, buys the item for 50,000 and pats themselves on the back for a great deal they got and then also brags to everyone else about it, even calling the innocent seller a moron for listing it so low. Then, the buyer/scammer may use it or re-list it for 500,000, or ever 450,000, to make a nice easy profit.



"Oh, no, this isn't a scam! It's called bargain-hunting!" is what the buyers/scammers will say.

The buyer/scammer knowingly buys the item that is mistakenly priced so they "scammed" the innocent seller who had no idea of the error.



It's ok when it works in your favour, right? But when it doesn't it's time to cry bloody murder on the forums. The buyer/scammers are more than happy to take advantage of an inattentive seller but as soon as it doesn't go their way it's time to cry here playing a ridiculous "I'm the victim" card.



It's so, so sad. Buyer/scammer sees ITEM X for 50,000 when ITEM X is normally 500,000. The innocent seller clearly forgot a zero since they had been playing all day and was very tired and not paying attention.The buyer/scammer, knowing this is an error, buys the item for 50,000 and pats themselves on the back for a great deal they got and then also brags to everyone else about it, even calling the innocent seller a moron for listing it so low. Then, the buyer/scammer may use it or re-list it for 500,000, or ever 450,000, to make a nice easy profit.The buyer/scammer knowingly buys the item that is mistakenly priced so they "scammed" the innocent seller who had no idea of the error.It's so, so sad.



On a serious note though, regarding people mis-listing a price.... yeah it can happen if the seller is not paying attention. But it is the seller that decides when to push the sell button so yeah it's on the seller. The buyer is just taking advantage of a deal freely posted in the market.



That said, I understand that people do make mistakes, particularly when listing an item for sale. I have done it myself a few times. And I take responsibility for my mistakes and don't blame them on others and don't demand Bioware protect me from myself. The most common is when the GTN UI reverts the price to default listing price, which again only happens if the player is fiddling with things and not paying attention.



Now...IF I see a rare/expensive CM item at a clearly low price that indicates either default list price or a missing decimal place..... I will snap it up and then send an email to the seller and confirm with them their intentions. I've sent back several items that cost many CCs to sellers that responded courteously to my email. I make plenty of credits working the market, so giving back to an honest mistake is not an impact to me and it feeds goodwill forward in the game.



Interestingly enough.... I one time purchased an expensive direct purchase CM item for less then 10% of market price. Clearly mis-listed. The seller contacted me and politely asked me to kick in some more credits to cover his/her mistake. He/she was offering me a significant end price discount, clearly taking some responsibility for his/her error, while still seeking to limit his/her loss. What I did instead was CoD it back to him for the price I paid so that he could resell if he wanted at market price and be 100% whole on the deal. Hehe... well played.On a serious note though, regarding people mis-listing a price.... yeah it can happen if the seller is not paying attention. But it is the seller that decides when to push the sell button so yeah it's on the seller. The buyer is just taking advantage of a deal freely posted in the market.That said, I understand that people do make mistakes, particularly when listing an item for sale. I have done it myself a few times. And I take responsibility for my mistakes and don't blame them on others and don't demand Bioware protect me from myself. The most common is when the GTN UI reverts the price to default listing price, which again only happens if the player is fiddling with things and not paying attention.Now...IF I see a rare/expensive CM item at a clearly low price that indicates either default list price or a missing decimal place..... I will snap it up and then send an email to the seller and confirm with them their intentions. I've sent back several items that cost many CCs to sellers that responded courteously to my email. I make plenty of credits working the market, so giving back to an honest mistake is not an impact to me and it feeds goodwill forward in the game.Interestingly enough.... I one time purchased an expensive direct purchase CM item for less then 10% of market price. Clearly mis-listed. The seller contacted me and politely asked me to kick in some more credits to cover his/her mistake. He/she was offering me a significant end price discount, clearly taking some responsibility for his/her error, while still seeking to limit his/her loss. What I did instead was CoD it back to him for the price I paid so that he could resell if he wanted at market price and be 100% whole on the deal. When you find yourself surrounded by hostile Clowns... always go for the "Juggler" first.