THE BORE

General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: archie4208 on May 18, 2012, 02:59:46 PM

Title: I just sold some virtual hats for $58
Post by: archie4208 on May 18, 2012, 02:59:46 PM: Diablo 3 here I come. 8)
Title: Re: I just sold some virtual hats for $58
Post by: demi on May 18, 2012, 03:02:24 PM: That's it? The ROI on that is probably doodoo.
Title: Re: I just sold some virtual hats for $58
Post by: Momo on May 18, 2012, 03:03:02 PM: TF2 and SMNC has real world cash shops where users can sell shit?
Title: Re: I just sold some virtual hats for $58
Post by: archie4208 on May 18, 2012, 03:04:40 PM: Quote from: demi on May 18, 2012, 03:02:24 PM
That's it? The ROI on that is probably doodoo.

Well half of that came from a CS:GO beta key I got. The other half was just using my other accounts gathering shit and eventually accumulating enough stuff. It was basically no work on my part outside of finding someone safe to trade with.

Quote from: Momo on May 18, 2012, 03:03:02 PM
TF2 and SMNC has real world cash shops where users can sell shit?

There is a whole economy attached to TF2. (http://kotaku.com/5869042/analyst-pegs-team-fortress-2-hat-economy-at-50-million) It's insane. I've seen an ultra rare hat go for $2000.
Title: Re: I just sold some virtual hats for $58
Post by: Positive Touch on May 18, 2012, 03:05:29 PM: what the hell are these hats, y are they worth so much, and how do i get some
Title: Re: I just sold some virtual hats for $58
Post by: Mr. Gundam on May 18, 2012, 03:18:56 PM: Quote from: archie4208 on May 18, 2012, 03:04:40 PM
Quote from: demi on May 18, 2012, 03:02:24 PM
That's it? The ROI on that is probably doodoo.

Well half of that came from a CS:GO beta key I got.

You sold it for cash? I have one that I probably won't use....
Title: Re: I just sold some virtual hats for $58
Post by: archie4208 on May 18, 2012, 03:26:09 PM: I traded it for a TF2 item (earbuds) which I sold for cash. I'm *really* wary of selling things for cash because of the risk of being scammed and I normally use Steam trade which is safer. This is the first time I've traded TF2 stuff for cash. Overall I have probably traded ~$100 worth for Steam games.

Edit: I just did a quick check for CS:GO keys and they are going for about ~$12-15 now. I was lucky with getting a key really early.
Title: Re: I just sold some virtual hats for $58
Post by: CajoleJuice on May 18, 2012, 03:37:23 PM: Ugh, why did I use that CS:GO key. I haven't even played it.
Title: Re: I just sold some virtual hats for $58
Post by: cool breeze on May 18, 2012, 03:42:50 PM: CS:GO keys or presents/trade items?

I don't remember getting one. I think one showed up in my games list and another in my trade in grid.
Title: Re: I just sold some virtual hats for $58
Post by: EmCeeGrammar on May 18, 2012, 04:15:03 PM: Its funny, because you're not metaphorically part of the problem or remotely part of the problem. You ARE the problem incarnate. Way to go.
Title: Re: I just sold some virtual hats for $58
Post by: Human Snorenado on May 18, 2012, 05:02:27 PM: Quote from: EmCeeGrammar on May 18, 2012, 04:15:03 PM
Its funny, because you're not metaphorically part of the problem or remotely part of the problem. You ARE the problem incarnate. Way to go.

stfu, wanker
Title: Re: I just sold some virtual hats for $58
Post by: archie4208 on May 18, 2012, 06:10:15 PM: Quote from: EmCeeGrammar on May 18, 2012, 04:15:03 PM
Its funny, because you're not metaphorically part of the problem or remotely part of the problem. You ARE the problem incarnate. Way to go.

Steam trading is already sanctioned by Valve. If Diablo 3 were on Steam and I traded for it there, would you still be in a tizzy?
Title: Re: I just sold some virtual hats for $58
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on May 18, 2012, 06:30:20 PM: i traded my football manager items the other week for $23 and bought Monster Hunter portable :)
Title: Re: I just sold some virtual hats for $58
Post by: archie4208 on May 19, 2012, 08:46:35 AM: UPDATE: I just traded some more hats for Rayman Origins. 8)

I'll need something to play when Diablo is down. :P