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buffy Laval

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Join date: 1 Mar 2007

Posts: 6

03-20-2007 11:04

I am understanding that 512sq mtr came with my premium account in terms of land and then i have to now pay some maintenance fee to own this land and actually find somewhere to settle? Is that right?

If i choose not to do this - what options do i have with this 512 - it just goes to waste?

Denise Bonetto

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Join date: 31 Jan 2007

Posts: 705

03-20-2007 11:10

No land came with your premium account, you can just have 512 of land without having to pay extra tier fees. To get the 512, you have to actually find and buy it.

There was a first land incentive before where you could buy it for 512L, but that is no longer available.

Ceera Murakami

Texture Artist / Builder

Join date: 9 Sep 2005

Posts: 7,750

03-20-2007 11:10

From: buffy Laval

I am understanding that 512sq mtr came with my premium account in terms of land and then i have to now pay some maintenance fee to own this land and actually find somewhere to settle? Is that right?

If i choose not to do this - what options do i have with this 512 - it just goes to waste?

No. What came with the Premium membership was the benefit of not having to pay the monthly maintenance fee on the first 512 M2 of land that you purchase on the mainland. You still must buy the land.

Land on private island sims is not included in that exemption.

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Keiki Lemieux

I make HUDDLES

Join date: 8 Jul 2005

Posts: 1,490

03-20-2007 11:15

From: buffy Laval

I am understanding that 512sq mtr came with my premium account in terms of land and then i have to now pay some maintenance fee to own this land and actually find somewhere to settle? Is that right?

If i choose not to do this - what options do i have with this 512 - it just goes to waste?

There are two types basic types of land in SL. There is the mainland and private islands/sims. In order to own land on the mainland, you must have a premium account. When you upgrade to premium you get the right to own 512 sm. You still have to go out and find that land and purchase it. If you decide to own more than 512 sm, additional monthly fees apply called tier. You can see how much tier costs here: http://secondlife.com/whatis/landpricing.php

You may have looked at the some land on a Private Island. These sims are "owned" by a third party, another resident of SL. Let's say I buy a Private Island. I can separate the island into parcels and "sell" them to residents. I am paying the tier for the Private Island, so I charge people a weekly or monthly fee to keep their land. When buying on a Private Island, you don't actually own it. The person who owns the island can kick you off at any time. A better way to think of it is leasing it. There is an upfront cost when you move in and then a monlthy payment on the lease.

What is the advantage of buying from a Private Island? For one thing, you don't have to have a premium account. Since the owner of the island is paying the tier to LL instead of you, you can have a basic account and still lease land.

Since you have gone premium, I would go to the land search tool, search for mainland 512 parcels and see if you find one that you like.

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buffy Laval Registered User Join date: 1 Mar 2007 Posts: 6	03-20-2007 11:04 I am understanding that 512sq mtr came with my premium account in terms of land and then i have to now pay some maintenance fee to own this land and actually find somewhere to settle? Is that right? If i choose not to do this - what options do i have with this 512 - it just goes to waste?
Denise Bonetto Registered User Join date: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 705	03-20-2007 11:10 No land came with your premium account, you can just have 512 of land without having to pay extra tier fees. To get the 512, you have to actually find and buy it. There was a first land incentive before where you could buy it for 512L, but that is no longer available.
Ceera Murakami Texture Artist / Builder Join date: 9 Sep 2005 Posts: 7,750	03-20-2007 11:10 From: buffy Laval I am understanding that 512sq mtr came with my premium account in terms of land and then i have to now pay some maintenance fee to own this land and actually find somewhere to settle? Is that right? If i choose not to do this - what options do i have with this 512 - it just goes to waste? No. What came with the Premium membership was the benefit of not having to pay the monthly maintenance fee on the first 512 M2 of land that you purchase on the mainland. You still must buy the land. Land on private island sims is not included in that exemption. _____________________ Sorry, LL won't let me tell you where I sell my textures and where I offer my services as a sim builder. Ask me in-world.
Keiki Lemieux I make HUDDLES Join date: 8 Jul 2005 Posts: 1,490	03-20-2007 11:15 From: buffy Laval I am understanding that 512sq mtr came with my premium account in terms of land and then i have to now pay some maintenance fee to own this land and actually find somewhere to settle? Is that right? If i choose not to do this - what options do i have with this 512 - it just goes to waste? There are two types basic types of land in SL. There is the mainland and private islands/sims. In order to own land on the mainland, you must have a premium account. When you upgrade to premium you get the right to own 512 sm. You still have to go out and find that land and purchase it. If you decide to own more than 512 sm, additional monthly fees apply called tier. You can see how much tier costs here: http://secondlife.com/whatis/landpricing.php You may have looked at the some land on a Private Island. These sims are "owned" by a third party, another resident of SL. Let's say I buy a Private Island. I can separate the island into parcels and "sell" them to residents. I am paying the tier for the Private Island, so I charge people a weekly or monthly fee to keep their land. When buying on a Private Island, you don't actually own it. The person who owns the island can kick you off at any time. A better way to think of it is leasing it. There is an upfront cost when you move in and then a monlthy payment on the lease. What is the advantage of buying from a Private Island? For one thing, you don't have to have a premium account. Since the owner of the island is paying the tier to LL instead of you, you can have a basic account and still lease land. Since you have gone premium, I would go to the land search tool, search for mainland 512 parcels and see if you find one that you like. _____________________ imakehuddles.com/wordpress/