There are various reasons gamers would buy gaming accounts. One reason is that they don’t want to spend hours trying to get that coveted item in the game. Another valid reason is because of where they live in the world. For example, if you’re not in the US, accessing good items isn’t possible in a country outside of the US.
Keep in mind that buying or even selling gaming accounts can be risky because there are a lot of scams. Don’t fret though, there are legitimate accounts that are being traded in the gaming account marketplace every single day. Read on to see 10 tips on how to buy and sell gaming accounts.
1. Make sure it’s secure
Sometimes the game algorithm can even lock the accounts because a player may use their accounts in different locations (IP addresses). For those reasons, sometimes you’ll have to use a VPN or mask the seller’s IP address when you use the seller’s account.
2. Make sure the account isn’t resold
A lot of accounts on the gaming account marketplace are actually resold. Why? It’s already aged and has everything that the buyer could want. The buyer could then add a few more things to the account and resell. Always make sure that the account that is being bought is traded on a reputable website.
3. Make sure that the account isn’t flagged
Just like the issue with the gaming account being sold, you’ll want to ensure that the account isn’t flagged. As a buyer, you do not want to buy accounts with bots. As a seller, you’ll want to make sure you are selling in countries that aren’t likely to flag accounts. (Europe, USA, Canada & Australia).
4. Account Recovery
You will absolutely need to make sure as a seller that the buyer can recover the account whenever they need to. That includes only trading on reputable websites.
As a buyer, you should only buy from verified sellers in the gaming account marketplace. If they aren’t verified, skip them.
5. Actual Inventory
Before you buy a gaming account for mobile games or any other game, you’ll want to make sure you are getting what you’re paying for. If you’re the one selling gaming accounts, make sure the accounts have the inventory and the leveled ups you’re promising in the sale.
6. Perks
As a seller, you’ll probably want to target high-paying regions that will buy the account. As a buyer, you’ll want to look for a money-back guarantee, possibly gain access to other regions of the world, and more.
7. Be aware of all options
It’s always advisable to buy from a reputable website and read all the terms. As a seller, as long you aren’t committing fraud, you’ll be fine. As a buyer, you’ll, of course, want to make sure you’re buying from a platform that provides protection in the event of fraud.
8. Beware of 3rd party apps
Some 3rd party apps that may be used by people can harm the actual game, so the platform or game may actually suspend the account. The bottom line, it’s not worth using 3rd party apps.
9. What to do when accounts are suspended
This is very rare, but sometimes game accounts are suspended because it’s traded. If you are a seller and it happens after the account is sold, usually the seller is not held responsible. If you are a buyer and it happens before the account is transferred over, the seller is usually required to give a refund.
10. What to do if the accounts are hacked
Rarely, buyers can not get into the accounts because the account has been “reclaimed”. In that case, the buyer will have to prove it was reclaimed and the seller will have to refund the money.