Buyer Beware

Exclamation Buyer Beware
Considering, we arent allowed to post names or logs and other things of that sort. I would really like to send out a message to all the players - old and new, something we can all benefit from. And that is Buyer Beware.

Its an old adage; if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. I'm not a burn cyncist or anything of that sort. Nor is this an attempt to flame out of revenge to be taken for a ride.. I'm simply trying to inform the general public.

When buying and selling - especially when dealing with In-Game Big Wigs - Always do the math. There's certain people - by false advertisement, will claim that they can get you a deal on a sim. Instead.. they are playing a game of middle man. ALWAYS DO THE MATH.

If someone claims that they can rent you out a sim to own, at USD $300, DO THE MATH. at the end of a 14 month period, you wil lhave spent over 4k on a sim.. If you buy direct from teh Lindens, you will pay just over USD $3500. Why would you want to spend USD $ 400 extra?

ALWAYS DO THE MATH.. Dont rely on big shot reputations.. and the lure of association.

Rye

I agree, everyone should do the math. But this is like credit cards In this case, you are paying for the convenience of not putting the up front US $1000+ that takes to get the Sim in the first place. In this case, I'd consider paying more for the option of bailing in 2-3 months. If the project went south, 'd rather write off $600-$900* then $1300-$1450*.

* - Numbers are off the top of my head. I forget how much a new sim and tier is and can't flip back atm. My memory sucks so shoot me.

Good point Kool.
In any case make sure you research before you buy. Make sure you consider the later costs, and never let someone pressure you into something with quick talk. If it sounds too good to be true.. usually it is.