05-12-2003, 07:00 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-12-2003, 07:02 AM by Archon_Wing.)
I've never really seen any decent discussion on this matter. So let's try.
Unforunately, buying E-Bayed items as of now is pretty much a joke. You could easily spend $20 on an item that would probaly be deleted.
So for the sake of discussion, let's go to never-never land and pretend that items on E-bay were actualy legit. We also will pretend nobody will buy a windforce for $1,000. Yes, say that with a straight face. Ok, I know you can't, so move on.
The main argument I've seen against E-bay'd items is that you are wasting money on some computer code. But one could argue that the game itself simply some computer code. And perhaps the entertainment value matters. You certainly wouldn't call people who watched a movie for $9.25 stupid? (actualy, it depends on the movie) While there was really nothing concrete iyou gain from purchasing that ticket, there was the entertianment value.
But still, doesn't the entertainment value come from the game itself? Is it worth paying a price that could actualy be worth more than the game itself to enjoy it? Are you actualy enjoying it?
Then of course, everyone has their own idea of fun. Me, I wouldn't trust those cretins in the trade channel with my town portal scroll, so you can see where I stand.
What do you think? There is really no wrong answer. Well, actualy 274 is the wrong answer. Sorry. :)
Unforunately, buying E-Bayed items as of now is pretty much a joke. You could easily spend $20 on an item that would probaly be deleted.
So for the sake of discussion, let's go to never-never land and pretend that items on E-bay were actualy legit. We also will pretend nobody will buy a windforce for $1,000. Yes, say that with a straight face. Ok, I know you can't, so move on.
The main argument I've seen against E-bay'd items is that you are wasting money on some computer code. But one could argue that the game itself simply some computer code. And perhaps the entertainment value matters. You certainly wouldn't call people who watched a movie for $9.25 stupid? (actualy, it depends on the movie) While there was really nothing concrete iyou gain from purchasing that ticket, there was the entertianment value.
But still, doesn't the entertainment value come from the game itself? Is it worth paying a price that could actualy be worth more than the game itself to enjoy it? Are you actualy enjoying it?
Then of course, everyone has their own idea of fun. Me, I wouldn't trust those cretins in the trade channel with my town portal scroll, so you can see where I stand.
What do you think? There is really no wrong answer. Well, actualy 274 is the wrong answer. Sorry. :)
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