Downgrade to basic account problem

Yesterday I finally downgraded my account to basic becouse tired of lagged battlefield mainland high prices landbaron landbots etc etc

I was thinking to rent land on a private island but today I checked my account and linden labs debit me 5 $ land fees for 512sqm that I don't have (I sold all my land 2 day before)
I also tried to buy 512 sqm but I have to upgrade to premium to own it !

Pls help me what can I do to have a free basic account from premium? I am thinking to cash out cancel this account and create another free one but I hope there is another way

thanks

You get charged your tier fees for the maximum you have held at any time in the last month. So if you held land 2 days ago, you will have to pay the tier on it this time.

I sold my land on Saturday, but had to pay $15 on Monday even though I no longer own any. Because I held 2560 during the last month, I have to pay tier for the whole of the month.

EDIT: You should find your account is free from now on, and that is the last time you will be charged.

I'm confused here Tiziana. You've downgraded to Basic as you no longer want to own mainland land. Now you want to buy land? You must be Premium to buy mainland.

Concerning private islands, I've noticed two things.

1. For whatever reason, while still downgrading (but not when downgraded!) the system won't allow you to have land deeded to your name. Not a big deal. Create a group, have a friend or an alt join it, and you can own land via group. Same or better than in your own name.

2. Whatever you do, no matter what, do not, do not, do not and I repeat DO NOT check "owner makes contribution with deed" on the about land box on a private island.

That incurs tier to the Company, so you end up paying tier even though you shouldn't be. This might be your problem also; make sure that box remains unchecked.

Thank you!

You can close the thread now ^^