What?!

I was just wondering what was up with these auctions:

http://secondlife.com/auctions/detail.php?id=0026198493
http://secondlife.com/auctions/detail.php?id=0026198532
http://secondlife.com/auctions/detail.php?id=0026198535
http://secondlife.com/auctions/detail.php?id=0026198530
http://secondlife.com/auctions/detail.php?id=0026198417
http://secondlife.com/auctions/detail.php?id=0026198425

It seems like a few people know how to exploit a bug in your system. I would like to know if they had to pay full price (at least $1000) and if these auctions would go back up for resell since the auction was bugged. I would also like to know how this happened and if any changes would be made.

In the closed auctions page, there are auction endings for $1 and $50 USD but there is no land listed. Please explain.


(Just for reference:

Medina Speculaas US$1.00 Apr-27-06 12:22:03 PDT
Mezentius Speculaas US$1.00 Apr-27-06 12:22:25 PDT
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Medina Speculaas US$10.00 Apr-24-06 14:01:05 PDT
Mezentius Speculaas US$10.00 Apr-24-06 15:56:12 PDT
Medina Speculaas US$0.00 Apr-24-06 14:01:05 PDT
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Medina Speculaas US$1.00 Apr-24-06 15:52:53 PDT
Mezentius Speculaas US$1.00 Apr-25-06 22:44:35 PDT
Medina Speculaas US$0.00 Apr-24-06 15:52:53 PDT
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Mezentius Speculaas US$1.00 Apr-26-06 17:25:08 PDT
Medina Speculaas US$1.00 Apr-26-06 17:26:30 PDT
Mezentius Speculaas US$0.00 Apr-26-06 17:25:08 PDT )

Edit: Sorry if I sound like I'm barking commands, just kind of upset.

Edit #2: I figured out how they did this, if a Linden would like to know, feel free to IM me in-world.

Edit #3: Nevermind, they can't go up for resell because they are already being resold, so ignore that one question, but add: what does LL plan to do to those that got them for $1?

We're investigating this right now... please hold on...

Yes, it would certainly appear that we have a technical issue with the auctions right now; gremlins in the works. We're working hard to get it fixed, and will post again as soon as we have it resolved.


Cheers,



Jack Linden

Just an update of this situation: a fix has been implemented. As for those who've already purchased the land under these auctions, we're still looking into the details and they will be contacted to be informed. Thanx muchly to all who provided info.