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ConductorX Nieuport

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Join date: 29 Nov 2007

Posts: 86

12-02-2007 00:30

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Nibb Tardis

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Join date: 18 Feb 2006

Posts: 29

12-02-2007 00:34

The First Land program was removed over 6 months ago.

To buy land on the mainland, you have to upgrade to a Premium account and pay tier of your owned property exceeds 512sqm. You don't need a Premium account to buy or rent land on a private estate, instead you must pay a rent or fees in L$.

Raymond Figtree

Gone, avi, gone

Join date: 17 May 2006

Posts: 6,256

12-02-2007 00:34

First land was discontinued in Febuary. They need to update their FAQ.

Don't buy your land through auction! You will overpay. You get a thousand more choices by going through land search inword. Sort by "For Sale: Mainland".

1. In the SL, click the Find button at the bottom of the screen.
2. Select the Land Sales tab.
3. Select For Sale: Mainland from the dropdown menu.
4. Click Search.
5. Sort by price per L$meter
6. Start looking at the 512 plots in the search results.

No auction. No delay. You buy it outright and if you have the $L, you can buy instantly. Base price tonight is L$4000 per 512 or L$7.9 a meter. Nicer land will cost you a bit more.

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Read or listen to some Eckhart Tolle. You won't regret it.

Osprey Therian

I want capslocklock

Join date: 6 Jul 2004

Posts: 5,049

12-02-2007 00:36

First Land has gone the way of the dodos, but if you are premium you can own 512m2 of mainland without incurring tier fees. Larger parcels than that will require tier fees. Private Island rental requires no premium status but has its own problems - any land purchase should be researched to avoid heartache.

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Mud! Mud! Glorious mud! Nothing quite like it for cooling the blood.
So, follow me, follow, down to the hollow, And there let us wallow in glorious mud.
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ConductorX Nieuport

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Join date: 29 Nov 2007

Posts: 86

12-02-2007 00:37

Thanks for the fast response. I am Premium. Is there a delay for newbies to buy land on the auctions?

"G"

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Raymond Figtree

Gone, avi, gone

Join date: 17 May 2006

Posts: 6,256

12-02-2007 00:40

From: ConductorX Nieuport

Thanks for the fast response. I am Premium. Is there a delay for newbies to buy land on the auctions?

"G"

Please see my response above. Auctions are not the way to buy land. You should buy inworld. Only a small number of plots are sent to auction and they almost always sell for more than they are worth because they get bid up by people wanting land on a specific sim.

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Read or listen to some Eckhart Tolle. You won't regret it.

Theo Kline

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Join date: 31 Dec 2006

Posts: 224

12-02-2007 00:41

From: Raymond Figtree

"For Sale: Mainland".

Remember that one, ConductorX. Safest route unless you rent form a respectable SIM owner.

I spent a lot of time looking for my 'first land' only to find out they stopped releasing them months before the program was terminated. if I had only found the forums sooner...lol

Raymond Figtree

Gone, avi, gone

Join date: 17 May 2006

Posts: 6,256

12-02-2007 00:42

From: Theo Kline

Remember that one, ConductorX. Safest route unless you rent form a respectable SIM owner.

I spent a lot of time looking for my 'first land' only to find out they stopped releasing them months before the program was terminated. if I had only found the forums sooner...lol

LL will never win any awards for their communication skills.

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Read or listen to some Eckhart Tolle. You won't regret it.

ConductorX Nieuport

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Join date: 29 Nov 2007

Posts: 86

12-02-2007 01:31

The whole land process seems to be a disappointment. I tried to search for land up to a certain size and it returned every thing. The only land with a decent price was on the auctions. Searching main land didn't turn up anything.

Very disappointing process, I don't see how anything gets done.

:G:

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Raymond Figtree

Gone, avi, gone

Join date: 17 May 2006

Posts: 6,256

12-02-2007 01:52

From: ConductorX Nieuport

The whole land process seems to be a disappointment. I tried to search for land up to a certain size and it returned every thing. The only land with a decent price was on the auctions. Searching main land didn't turn up anything.

Very disappointing process, I don't see how anything gets done.

:G:

I can't go online now, but join the group in my signature and get someone to walk you through the process. It's confusing I know.

Check the lower box above the search results and type 512 in the window. uncheck the top box that wants you to have a minimum amount of lindens for the search results. You should see results. Auction prices may start low but they wont end up that way.

_____________________

Read or listen to some Eckhart Tolle. You won't regret it.

Mjolnir Uriza

Hammer of the Gods

Join date: 14 Sep 2007

Posts: 504

12-02-2007 04:49

From: ConductorX Nieuport

The whole land process seems to be a disappointment. I tried to search for land up to a certain size and it returned every thing. The only land with a decent price was on the auctions. Searching main land didn't turn up anything.

Very disappointing process, I don't see how anything gets done.

:G:

you do realise you can click the ,L$ price, area,L$ /sq buttons to get the veiw you want right

if you need a 512 plot click the area til it shows AREA^ and it will be showing the size you want

ConductorX Nieuport

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Join date: 29 Nov 2007

Posts: 86

12-02-2007 10:45

From: Mjolnir Uriza

you do realise you can click the ,L$ price, area,L$ /sq buttons to get the veiw you want right

if you need a 512 plot click the area til it shows AREA^ and it will be showing the size you want

That worked thanks very much. It seems like I won't be able to buy much land until I am Inworld a bit longer. 512m is a bit small for what I have in mind and I set my budget for a max of 2560m.

I'll go hang in the sand box and work on my structure building skills.

"G"

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Rhaorth Antonelli

Registered User

Join date: 15 Apr 2006

Posts: 7,425

12-02-2007 10:52

From: ConductorX Nieuport

That worked thanks very much. It seems like I won't be able to buy much land until I am Inworld a bit longer. 512m is a bit small for what I have in mind and I set my budget for a max of 2560m.

I'll go hang in the sand box and work on my structure building skills.

"G"

as for the question that never got answered (do premium have to wait to buy land via auction) I don't think so

doesn't matter if we think it is a bad thing to do, the answer should have been given to the question right?

when did you become premium? if it was very recent, it might be that the system has not caught up

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Morpheus Linden: But then I change avs pretty often too, so often, I look nothing like my avatar.

They are taking away the forums... it could be worse, they could be taking away the forums AND Second Life...

ConductorX Nieuport

NO LONGER RELEVANT

Join date: 29 Nov 2007

Posts: 86

12-02-2007 11:20

From: Rhaorth Antonelli

as for the question that never got answered (do premium have to wait to buy land via auction) I don't think so

doesn't matter if we think it is a bad thing to do, the answer should have been given to the question right?

when did you become premium? if it was very recent, it might be that the system has not caught up

I have only been premium since the past Thursday. My account today (Sunday) says my land limit is 512.

True the question wasn't answered but since I don't plan to buy through an auction any more I'll have to see what happens Inworld when I choose a place to live.

Thanks again. I am always impressed by how fast questions are answered here.

"G"

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Sling Trebuchet

Deleted User

Join date: 20 Jan 2007

Posts: 4,548

12-02-2007 12:00

From: ConductorX Nieuport

I have only been premium since the past Thursday. My account today (Sunday) says my land limit is 512.

True the question wasn't answered but since I don't plan to buy through an auction any more I'll have to see what happens Inworld when I choose a place to live.

Thanks again. I am always impressed by how fast questions are answered here.

"G"

Delays for a newbie may have more to do with L$ trading limits rather than land area.
To check it out right now, just try the Buy Land process on any old land of the size you think you will buy.
Just don't click on the final 'Yes'.

The system will tell you what the purchase would do to your tier.
It will advise that you have to purchase additional L$ if your balance is lower than the price.
I have no idea if it would at that stage (before confirming the purchase) advise about trading limits.

Trading limits are explained under that heading on the SL website
https://secure-web21.secondlife.com/currency/describe-limits.php

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Maggie: We give our residents a lot of tools, to build, create, and manage their lands and objects. That flexibility also requires people to exercise judgment about when things should be used.
http://www.ace-exchange.com/home/story/BDVR/589

ConductorX Nieuport

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Join date: 29 Nov 2007

Posts: 86

12-02-2007 13:51

Thanks to everyone for the advice. I met 77 Allstar InWorld and she was very helpful with my decision process.

Sling thank you also for the tip, that is one cool handle!

"G"

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77 Allstar

Registered User

Join date: 18 Nov 2006

Posts: 24

12-02-2007 13:57

glad i could help

IM me anytime when you have questions
greeting to all

ConductorX Nieuport

NO LONGER RELEVANT

Join date: 29 Nov 2007

Posts: 86

12-03-2007 20:53

I am now a big time land owner. 512m Many thanks to everyone for thier help. I found some Mainland for sale and what I felt was a fair price. No Auction and I looked at buying Island property but decided to wait until I have more experience.

Looks like the good Linden folks that run the place won't let me have any more until I am here for a full two weeks.

Thanks again everyone,
"G"

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Nimue Jewell

Unabashedly Leggy

Join date: 20 Mar 2007

Posts: 1,745

12-03-2007 20:58

Congratulations on your new land!!!

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ConductorX Nieuport NO LONGER RELEVANT Join date: 29 Nov 2007 Posts: 86	12-02-2007 00:30 NO LONGER RELEVANT _____________________
Nibb Tardis Registered User Join date: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 29	12-02-2007 00:34 The First Land program was removed over 6 months ago. To buy land on the mainland, you have to upgrade to a Premium account and pay tier of your owned property exceeds 512sqm. You don't need a Premium account to buy or rent land on a private estate, instead you must pay a rent or fees in L$.
Raymond Figtree Gone, avi, gone Join date: 17 May 2006 Posts: 6,256	12-02-2007 00:34 First land was discontinued in Febuary. They need to update their FAQ. Don't buy your land through auction! You will overpay. You get a thousand more choices by going through land search inword. Sort by "For Sale: Mainland". 1. In the SL, click the Find button at the bottom of the screen. 2. Select the Land Sales tab. 3. Select For Sale: Mainland from the dropdown menu. 4. Click Search. 5. Sort by price per L$meter 6. Start looking at the 512 plots in the search results. No auction. No delay. You buy it outright and if you have the $L, you can buy instantly. Base price tonight is L$4000 per 512 or L$7.9 a meter. Nicer land will cost you a bit more. _____________________ Read or listen to some Eckhart Tolle. You won't regret it.
Osprey Therian I want capslocklock Join date: 6 Jul 2004 Posts: 5,049	12-02-2007 00:36 First Land has gone the way of the dodos, but if you are premium you can own 512m2 of mainland without incurring tier fees. Larger parcels than that will require tier fees. Private Island rental requires no premium status but has its own problems - any land purchase should be researched to avoid heartache. _____________________ http:www.atomic-raygun.com Combat Cards in Europa [url=http://slurl.com/secondlife/grignano/118/116/]The Photography Studio in Grignano[/url] Mud! Mud! Glorious mud! Nothing quite like it for cooling the blood. So, follow me, follow, down to the hollow, And there let us wallow in glorious mud. Flanders and Swan
ConductorX Nieuport NO LONGER RELEVANT Join date: 29 Nov 2007 Posts: 86	12-02-2007 00:37 Thanks for the fast response. I am Premium. Is there a delay for newbies to buy land on the auctions? "G" _____________________
Raymond Figtree Gone, avi, gone Join date: 17 May 2006 Posts: 6,256	12-02-2007 00:40 From: ConductorX Nieuport Thanks for the fast response. I am Premium. Is there a delay for newbies to buy land on the auctions? "G" Please see my response above. Auctions are not the way to buy land. You should buy inworld. Only a small number of plots are sent to auction and they almost always sell for more than they are worth because they get bid up by people wanting land on a specific sim. _____________________ Read or listen to some Eckhart Tolle. You won't regret it.
Theo Kline (???) Join date: 31 Dec 2006 Posts: 224	12-02-2007 00:41 From: Raymond Figtree "For Sale: Mainland". Remember that one, ConductorX. Safest route unless you rent form a respectable SIM owner. I spent a lot of time looking for my 'first land' only to find out they stopped releasing them months before the program was terminated. if I had only found the forums sooner...lol
Raymond Figtree Gone, avi, gone Join date: 17 May 2006 Posts: 6,256	12-02-2007 00:42 From: Theo Kline Remember that one, ConductorX. Safest route unless you rent form a respectable SIM owner. I spent a lot of time looking for my 'first land' only to find out they stopped releasing them months before the program was terminated. if I had only found the forums sooner...lol LL will never win any awards for their communication skills. _____________________ Read or listen to some Eckhart Tolle. You won't regret it.
ConductorX Nieuport NO LONGER RELEVANT Join date: 29 Nov 2007 Posts: 86	12-02-2007 01:31 The whole land process seems to be a disappointment. I tried to search for land up to a certain size and it returned every thing. The only land with a decent price was on the auctions. Searching main land didn't turn up anything. Very disappointing process, I don't see how anything gets done. :G: _____________________
Raymond Figtree Gone, avi, gone Join date: 17 May 2006 Posts: 6,256	12-02-2007 01:52 From: ConductorX Nieuport The whole land process seems to be a disappointment. I tried to search for land up to a certain size and it returned every thing. The only land with a decent price was on the auctions. Searching main land didn't turn up anything. Very disappointing process, I don't see how anything gets done. :G: I can't go online now, but join the group in my signature and get someone to walk you through the process. It's confusing I know. Check the lower box above the search results and type 512 in the window. uncheck the top box that wants you to have a minimum amount of lindens for the search results. You should see results. Auction prices may start low but they wont end up that way. _____________________ Read or listen to some Eckhart Tolle. You won't regret it.
Mjolnir Uriza Hammer of the Gods Join date: 14 Sep 2007 Posts: 504	12-02-2007 04:49 From: ConductorX Nieuport The whole land process seems to be a disappointment. I tried to search for land up to a certain size and it returned every thing. The only land with a decent price was on the auctions. Searching main land didn't turn up anything. Very disappointing process, I don't see how anything gets done. :G: you do realise you can click the ,L$ price, area,L$ /sq buttons to get the veiw you want right if you need a 512 plot click the area til it shows AREA^ and it will be showing the size you want
ConductorX Nieuport NO LONGER RELEVANT Join date: 29 Nov 2007 Posts: 86	12-02-2007 10:45 From: Mjolnir Uriza you do realise you can click the ,L$ price, area,L$ /sq buttons to get the veiw you want right if you need a 512 plot click the area til it shows AREA^ and it will be showing the size you want That worked thanks very much. It seems like I won't be able to buy much land until I am Inworld a bit longer. 512m is a bit small for what I have in mind and I set my budget for a max of 2560m. I'll go hang in the sand box and work on my structure building skills. "G" _____________________
Rhaorth Antonelli Registered User Join date: 15 Apr 2006 Posts: 7,425	12-02-2007 10:52 From: ConductorX Nieuport That worked thanks very much. It seems like I won't be able to buy much land until I am Inworld a bit longer. 512m is a bit small for what I have in mind and I set my budget for a max of 2560m. I'll go hang in the sand box and work on my structure building skills. "G" as for the question that never got answered (do premium have to wait to buy land via auction) I don't think so doesn't matter if we think it is a bad thing to do, the answer should have been given to the question right? when did you become premium? if it was very recent, it might be that the system has not caught up _____________________ From: someone Morpheus Linden: But then I change avs pretty often too, so often, I look nothing like my avatar. They are taking away the forums... it could be worse, they could be taking away the forums AND Second Life...
ConductorX Nieuport NO LONGER RELEVANT Join date: 29 Nov 2007 Posts: 86	12-02-2007 11:20 From: Rhaorth Antonelli as for the question that never got answered (do premium have to wait to buy land via auction) I don't think so doesn't matter if we think it is a bad thing to do, the answer should have been given to the question right? when did you become premium? if it was very recent, it might be that the system has not caught up I have only been premium since the past Thursday. My account today (Sunday) says my land limit is 512. True the question wasn't answered but since I don't plan to buy through an auction any more I'll have to see what happens Inworld when I choose a place to live. Thanks again. I am always impressed by how fast questions are answered here. "G" _____________________
Sling Trebuchet Deleted User Join date: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 4,548	12-02-2007 12:00 From: ConductorX Nieuport I have only been premium since the past Thursday. My account today (Sunday) says my land limit is 512. True the question wasn't answered but since I don't plan to buy through an auction any more I'll have to see what happens Inworld when I choose a place to live. Thanks again. I am always impressed by how fast questions are answered here. "G" Delays for a newbie may have more to do with L$ trading limits rather than land area. To check it out right now, just try the Buy Land process on any old land of the size you think you will buy. Just don't click on the final 'Yes'. The system will tell you what the purchase would do to your tier. It will advise that you have to purchase additional L$ if your balance is lower than the price. I have no idea if it would at that stage (before confirming the purchase) advise about trading limits. Trading limits are explained under that heading on the SL website https://secure-web21.secondlife.com/currency/describe-limits.php _____________________ Maggie: We give our residents a lot of tools, to build, create, and manage their lands and objects. That flexibility also requires people to exercise judgment about when things should be used. http://www.ace-exchange.com/home/story/BDVR/589
ConductorX Nieuport NO LONGER RELEVANT Join date: 29 Nov 2007 Posts: 86	12-02-2007 13:51 Thanks to everyone for the advice. I met 77 Allstar InWorld and she was very helpful with my decision process. Sling thank you also for the tip, that is one cool handle! "G" _____________________
77 Allstar Registered User Join date: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 24	12-02-2007 13:57 glad i could help IM me anytime when you have questions greeting to all
ConductorX Nieuport NO LONGER RELEVANT Join date: 29 Nov 2007 Posts: 86	12-03-2007 20:53 I am now a big time land owner. 512m Many thanks to everyone for thier help. I found some Mainland for sale and what I felt was a fair price. No Auction and I looked at buying Island property but decided to wait until I have more experience. Looks like the good Linden folks that run the place won't let me have any more until I am here for a full two weeks. Thanks again everyone, "G" _____________________
Nimue Jewell Unabashedly Leggy Join date: 20 Mar 2007 Posts: 1,745	12-03-2007 20:58 Congratulations on your new land!!! _____________________ Prim Pincher: Low Prim Furniture for Home, Garden, & Skybox http://slurl.com/secondlife/Nimue%20Isle/173/155/27

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