Do you want to buy and own land, but not pay tier fees to LL?
This is a new, less expensive option: rent tier instead from Skye Whitcroft or Elanthius Flagstaff.
**You do not need a premium account or pay tier fees to Linden Lab.**
We will rent tier for L$0.25 x number of square meters per week.
How does the math work? Is it really cheaper?
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Let's step through a scenario: You've had a basic account in SL for a few months, and you've decided you want to own your own slice of mainland heaven because you don't like the restrictions on private estates. Your best friend has a sweet 3072 sqm parcel of land he'll sell you for a steal that no one else could hope to match.
To own 3072sqm, you would need to pay $9.95/month for a premium account, and an additional $25/month. $34.95 is approximately L$9195.
To 'rent' the tier for 3072 sqm, you would divide 3072 by 1.1. This gives 2793 which is the amount of tier you would need in a group [groups get 10% bonus] to own 3072 sqm. Monthly rental rates would come to L$3025. [2793*0.25*52/12].
Renting tier allows you to pay only for the tier you want, and avoid the monthly premium account charges. You would spend about a third of what LL charges.
How would this work?
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Step 1: You create a group. Make sure your new group is your active group.
Step 2: You pay for tier rental and invite either Skye or Elan into your group as members (not owners)
Step 3: You find the land you want to own. Right click on land and choose "about land". An "About Land" box opens.
Step 4: Double check that your group is the active group. Click "Buy for group" instead of "buy land". [Yes, this can be done with a basic account]
Step 5: Just pay your weekly tier rental rate on or before date due.