eBay Blocks "Virtual Goods”
CNet’s news.com.com.com.com has an article today where they point out eBay’s recent decision to block the sale of virtual goods like platinum pieces in Everquest, and swords in World of Warcraft…but surprisingly, not land in Second Life.
Initially, I was floored. Hell, I’ll admit to selling pp back in my Evercrack days (grad school). It seems crazy to me that eBay would turn money away…after all, they’re in the business of helping people sell stuff.
Apparently, eBay is concerned about swindlers taking your money, then not meeting up with you in Greater Faydark; if you’re not selling anything tangible, you might have no recourse.
I suppose that’s logical. But still - what about selling services for webdesign, or other non-tangible, dificult-to-verify transactions? How about Second Life? What’s up with the Second Lifers? While the residents of Second Lifeonia (or whatever the hell it’s called) will argue, there is absolutely NOTHING tangible there.
It’s done, regardless. You n00bs are going to have to buy your characters at IGE instead.
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