Orvago
05-25-2008, 08:42 PM
Note: If you're listed here and your listed name is not a link to your Stratics Profile, please either reply here and request it or do so via PM or email at orvago@stratics.com
Submissions are once again being accepted and updated! *Orvago cheers*
If you're looking for the recomendations from the original, 2nd list, please look here (http://vboards.stratics.com/showthread.php?t=39244).
Please know that this list is not a Definitive list stating these players are 100% trustworthy.
It is only stating that they have had a good review or reviews for their past Trades.
As always, please use caution when Cross Shard Trading.
As well, please read the "Trading Tips" compiled at the bottom of this list.
••• To get listed here, someone will have to either Reply here with their recommendations or they will have to PM me with their recommendation. People found to be recommending themselves, will be removed.
••• To get unlisted here, or to report someone on this list who you had a bad experience with, PM me (or E-Mail me at orvago@stratics.com), do not post negatives here, this thread is only for good feedback.
Please do not forget to include a contact method for the person you are recommending, as this helps players to identify and contact them!
Note: Entries with no contact method will be purged after a few days. If you are listed with no contact method, either Stratics Profile or a Messenger Service (or email), and would like to remain listed - please contact me via PM or email at orvago@stratics.com - or simply reply here with your contact information.
Further Note: Do not give an email address as a contact method that is the same email as you have set for your UO Account with EA/Mythic! Never give out that email address to anyone but direct EA Support or direct EA Phone support! EA/Mythic will NEVER ask for your password through E-Mail or Messengers!
The following are lists of Holiday Gift Traders who have had players write a good review of their Trade with that Trader.
Reliable Cross-Shard Holiday Trader List
by Shard Fragment
Arirang Shard Fragment
aLiCe - ICQ 70134750 (See also Formosia Shard Fragment)
Atlantic Shard Fragment
ampere44 - ICQ: 115896186
Lady Aalia (http://boards.stratics.com/member.php?u=51) - ICQ: 132890719
Hunter Moon (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=535) (a.k.a. Aleata) - ICQ: 79415765
ManufacturedSoul (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=2307) - ICQ: 51141711
Shabam - ICQ: 282201710
ACB - ICQ: 75055367
UOFirefly - ICQ: 219424865
Balhae Shard Fragment
Jingles - ICQ 7178227
Soka - ICQ: 66375230
Baja Shard Fragment
Angel (Stratics Profile: BeerNinja) ICQ: 61087686
lil debi
RD Gumbie (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=1422) - ICQ: 91689320 (Note: See also Europa Shard Fragment)
Sarsmi (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=187) – ICQ: 126794121
Sara of Baja (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=500)
trinx - ICQ: 3789140
Catskills Shard Fragment
Aang (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=2465)- ICQ: (nick: "SellerOfStuff") 349910886
Adriana1234 - ICQ: 398183108
Anne Nomily (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=1512) - ICQ: 10600805
Ashlen (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=516) – ICQ: Private Message for ICQ
Bill420 (http://boards.stratics.com/member.php?u=2092) - ICQ: (nick: "fafas") 168257120
Caramon Majere - ICQ: 72023413
Cate - ICQ: 83210709
Desperado_SE (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=302) - ICQ: 65361739
Entharion - ICQ: 376930505
Mitch Barrett - ICQ: 9446529
popps - ICQ: 132037603
Praga Khan - ICQ: 3130827
Soam414 – ICQ: 225932935
vood - ICQ: 425718019
Graine - ICQ: 171226187
Chesapeake Shard Fragment
Blackmore - ICQ 7365026
BrianFreud – ICQ: 23573865
Crazypupy - ICQ: 145875047
Demonous (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=658) (a.k.a. "Demon Slayer") – ICQ: 102388892
Elsandarus - ICQ: (nick: "tddad") 4931609
Farmer - ICQ: 458354328
Drachenfels Shard Fragment
Arnold_MYUO - ICQ: 53474149
K – ICQ: 103318343
Muck - ICQ: 144463026
Europa Shard Fragment
anubis_cuk (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=3746) - ICQ: 10288042
Elffin (http://boards.stratics.com/member.php?u=3631)– ICQ: 76844852
Nyte Doombringer (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=982) - ICQ: 8191777
RD Gumbie (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=1422) - ICQ: 91689320 (Note: See also Baja Shard Fragment)
Risso (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=1017) - ICQ (nick: "Angel/Calavera") 478138233
THP (http://boards.stratics.com/member.php?u=553) (a.k.a. "TopHousePlotter") – ICQ: 267208357
Wizal the Fox - ICQ: 65731415
Formosa Shard Fragment
aLiCe - ICQ 70134750 (See also Arirang Shard Fragment)
bageneko0 (a.k.a "The Chocolits") – ICQ: 224810632
ESC (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=92346) – ICQ: 109298799
Sirion – ICQ: 226022983
Great Lakes Shard Fragment
Belle UO-A (a.k.a. "SouthernBelle") – ICQ: 41189642
Catphish - ICQ: 394260037
Jillene (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=136373) (a.k.a. "Electra") - ICQ: 10823931
Lord Forest - ICQ: 322485850
Mishkam - ICQ: 95571676
Saint of Killers - ICQ: 382434531
Tanner 2233 - ICQ: 437043944
UoAddict - ICQ: 299478445
Wulffang – ICQ: 322485850
Gem - ICQ: 11944519
Kailee - ICQ: 455390034
Corwin - ICQ: 1283150
Hokuto Shard Fragment
Izumo Shard Fragment
Lake Austin Shard Fragment
Lustig Als'Holle - ICQ: (nick: "Tim") 212053960 (See also Lake Superior Shard Fragment)
Wetherlocke - ICQ: 45106720
Lake Superior Shard Fragment
Alexianna (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=140561) (a.k.a. "D-Cha") - ICQ: 38733770
Gidge - ICQ: 5652214
Gwydion - ICQ: 171318450
Isak - ICQ: 458082323
Inspector (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=3806) (a.k.a. "Patrick") - ICQ: 242564180
Jazmyn~Dawn (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=31241) - ICQ 287662893
kristypl (a.k.a. "Kristy") – ICQ: 261139258
Lustig Als'Holle - ICQ: (nick: "Tim") 212053960 (See also Lake Austin Shard Fragment)
Roomstomper – ICQ: 224354009
sntrogan (a.k.a. "Trogan") – ICQ: 245315534
Kristy - ICQ: 261139258
Legends Shard Fragment
Ally – (BardMal‘s Wife, contact her through BardMal‘s details below)
BardMal (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?find=lastposter&t=92404) (aka in-game: "Malice en Loki") – ICQ: 132394785
Damia TMC - ICQ: 411079050
Elayne - ICQ: 489900083
Lil Don - ICQ: 495395619
NaKasha Saran – ICQ: 328060409
Gandolf- ICQ: 165179832
Mizuho Shard Fragment
Mugen Shard Fragment
Napa Valley Shard Fragment
Crendel - ICQ: 12860940
Edgar - ICQ: (nick: "Tom Builder") 79482641
MorganaMischef (a.k.a. in-game "Reba") ICQ: 489650286
Deb - ICQ: 63437556
Oceania Shard Fragment
birdinforest - ICQ: 417141697
Constable Fox - ICQ: 248992403
Fink - ICQ: (nick: "artfink") 303452381
GoldenJoules – ICQ: 30632506
MissEcho – ICQ: 26471683
Origin Shard Fragment
Majorjc (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=84610) - ICQ: (nick: "Arizona/Alexander") 99101546
Beldin Brightaxe - ICQ: 96939764
blerick - ICQ: 9282728
Emily - ICQ: 122238605
Kayhynn (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=118) (a.k.a. "CassieDarksong") – ICQ: 199889122
Larisa - ICQ: 190402859
Pacific Shard Fragment
Funghoul - ICQ: 14625890
Greywillow - ICQ: 11942850
hammelek - ICQ: 4252731
Just Here Now (http://boards.stratics.com/member.php?u=4578) (a.k.a "Justin") - ICQ: 247053382
Lost001 – ICQ: 337744759
Mel - ICQ: 198263304
rovpilotusn (a.k.a. "Robjob") – ICQ: 206810000
Raver - ICQ: 58608051
Evil Intentions (a.k.a. "Summer") – ICQ: 243813659
Tall - ICQ: 2193587
Zoen Moon - ICQ: 431407858
TorAnn - ICQ: 46153352
Connor Graham- ICQ: 398-176-190
Ed - ICQ: 398176190
Sakura Shard Fragment
Siege Perilous Shard Fragment
Crum - ICQ: 370547753
DmaninUO – ICQ: 54259527
Boggy Sox (a.k.a. "Gloria") - ICQ: 342396759
Falon of Eldor (http://vboards.stratics.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=4196) - (a.k.a. "Lady Ariana 6")
Peppin - ICQ: 357669814
Sonoma Shard Fragment
Arthedain - ICQ: (nick: "Rose") 176042716
mrnvisble (a.k.a. "Lady Andromeda") - ICQ: 14557664
Lav - ICQ: 328561158
Lord Drakelord (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=529) – ICQ: 100148883
^Wolfie^ - ICQ: (nick: "$weetheart") 57689699
Wakoku Shard Fragment
Yamato Shard Fragment
Unknown Shard Fragments
Lil Bear - ICQ: 435097682
Shelleybean - ICQ: 132015295
Purged Entries that had No Contact Info
(Traders listed with no contact method will be moved here until a contact method is provided for them)
Adrianna (Unknown Shard)
Dan - (Pacific Shard
Lou - (Great Lakes Shard
Smithy (Chesapeake Shard)
Zeke (Legends Shard)
Zippididooda (Siege Perilous Shard)
Electra (GL)
Cross Shard Trading Tips by the Community
Guildenstern wrote:Everyone reading this
Please realize that these are people who the posters have had a good experience with - still, take the usual precautions.
Anyone who wants to add to the list, feel free but try to keep everything short and sweet so people don't have to plow through a ton of OT posts.
Thanks ya'll!Batir wrote:This list is a great idea.
Personally, I think it's a very good community thing. But (you knew there was a 'but' coming, didn't you) lets keep this positive. Good traders only. Let 'Buyer Beware' rule the trades, even with those on these lists, 'cause we all know references can be faked (thank god my employer hasn't checked)
Good luck with all your trades!King Queen Rock wrote:Tools to do trade smoothly... Read.
Hail UO Fellows,
I've been trading with many of those reliable traders listed above. Use those list first.
Most common ways to be scammed is standing at the inns or banks spamming wanting trade this shard for your shard. People could easily say I have shard whatever you have and gimme statue. Don't do it!!
Ask for ICQ, if none. Do theirs first one at a time. till all completed.
With ICQ, not necessarily safe, still do one at a time. And use your guts on how you feel about that person. Don't fall in that trap, when people ask to do their shards all 5 chars first. I know it's faster, but risky to lose all! Not worth to try. And when people are pushy, are likely to be scamming you.
I've done 300 trades, only lost 1 statue so far. Compared to last year my rookie experience. I lost maybe 10 out of 40 trades. I still see those people yelling (name of player) scammed me!!! I feel bad, but if they knew the safest way, it probably won't happen.
Have a Merry Christmas!!!! And a Happy New Year's!!!!Alex De Large wrote:Top Ten Tips for your Holiday Shard Trading!
Well folks, the holiday rares trade is almost upon us! Sadly, many of us will be scammed, ESPECIALLY since this is the year that OSI came out and said they will not interfere with scams. Here are 10 tips for relatively secure holiday trading:
Remember the 30 day rule. OSI requires that all characters must be over 30 days old to receive the holiday gifts. Bear this in mind. If this is news to you when you read this, you'd better hurry and create your characters on other shards... if its past Nov 20th, don't bother. The reason I am bringing this up is that you can bet that there will be PLENTY of folks who didn't take the proper preparations, and will be attempting to scam.
Deal with familiar folks as much as possible. The best chance you have is to contact old friends on other shards. Failing that, use this message board -- people who have more than a (Visitor) title are much less likely to disappear. Someone with an established Stratics title is probably well known and less likely to be a scammer (tho it can happen). Picking some anonymous yahoo at the Britian Inn is very risky.
Do Multi-Step Trades with High Risk Traders. If I am broadcasting that I need Sonoma, and I'm on Napa, and I make a deal with someone I don't know, I will demand that I get the first prize, since I'm the one who initiated the deal and am sticking my neck out. (Bettor's choice: I set the shards, so I should go first) When he gives it, we will go to Napa, and I will give him one. Then back to Sonoma, and 2 for 2. Then 2 for 2 again. This is time consuming but it is much safer... if he's going to scam you, you're probably only out one prize, instead of all five.
Never do 5 for 5 with a stranger unless he is foolish enough to go first. And if he does, by all means, give him the presents he earned. Don't scam him. But never, EVER give anyone all 5 first unless you know them personally. That's asking to be scammed.
When you are scammed, move on. If you are going to do multi-shard trading on several shards, chances are rather good you will be scammed at least once. Do not waste time yelling him out and letting him trap you into a harassment call. If you are doing multi-shard trading, you have a LOT of work to do, so don't waste time on the lowlifes. Shrug it off and move on.
Check the reliable traders list. Reliable traders are much less likely to scam you -- but never forget that it IS a possibility. Everyone you trade with is a risk... but some people are less risky than others..
Don't bother with obvious throwaway characters or mules as acceptors. If you are on a shard, let's say Great Lakes, and some guy named TradeDude wearing the newbie clothes comes up, and wants to trade for this shard, be wary. Such a character is far too easy to delete once you've scammed someone, making the evidence of the scam vaporize. Deal with MAINS -- people on steeds, in armor, with titles. Dealing with mules and throwaways as the representatives from the current shard is asking for trouble.
Don't accept "later" promises. Cut your losses when you are in a scam. If you suspect you are being scammed, ask for the items back. If they refuse, or give an excuse, see #5. If they say they cant log onto your shard to give you your matching prizes, well, hopefully you've followed #3 and only lost one prize. A scammer will try to keep you on the hook as long as possible, and bleed you for as much as possible -- bet on it. If he is skirting your terms to get more prizes, his reaction to a requested refund should show you his true colors.
Don't page for a scam. Don't bother. Please, trust me. I am sure the GMs aren't pleased with multi-shard gifts as it is, and they won't interfere if someone was scammed out of his castle -- so what are the odds he will look into YOUR problem?
Fishing for a trader is risky. Remember that it is a LOT more common for the scammer to volunteer for an offered shard trade than to propose it. Whoever is saying "Trading for Sonoma!" is the one putting his neck out.
Notes
Known multiple shard players are listed in their main shard(s).
Thanks to Krom of LS, Pater Pan, Sara, and Nadia, as well as everybody who's contributed names and/or compiled lists in the original threads.
Please do not try to add yourself to this list. I'll only accept recommendations from other posters who have had good dealings with you.
Submissions are once again being accepted and updated! *Orvago cheers*
If you're looking for the recomendations from the original, 2nd list, please look here (http://vboards.stratics.com/showthread.php?t=39244).
Please know that this list is not a Definitive list stating these players are 100% trustworthy.
It is only stating that they have had a good review or reviews for their past Trades.
As always, please use caution when Cross Shard Trading.
As well, please read the "Trading Tips" compiled at the bottom of this list.
••• To get listed here, someone will have to either Reply here with their recommendations or they will have to PM me with their recommendation. People found to be recommending themselves, will be removed.
••• To get unlisted here, or to report someone on this list who you had a bad experience with, PM me (or E-Mail me at orvago@stratics.com), do not post negatives here, this thread is only for good feedback.
Please do not forget to include a contact method for the person you are recommending, as this helps players to identify and contact them!
Note: Entries with no contact method will be purged after a few days. If you are listed with no contact method, either Stratics Profile or a Messenger Service (or email), and would like to remain listed - please contact me via PM or email at orvago@stratics.com - or simply reply here with your contact information.
Further Note: Do not give an email address as a contact method that is the same email as you have set for your UO Account with EA/Mythic! Never give out that email address to anyone but direct EA Support or direct EA Phone support! EA/Mythic will NEVER ask for your password through E-Mail or Messengers!
The following are lists of Holiday Gift Traders who have had players write a good review of their Trade with that Trader.
Reliable Cross-Shard Holiday Trader List
by Shard Fragment
Arirang Shard Fragment
aLiCe - ICQ 70134750 (See also Formosia Shard Fragment)
Atlantic Shard Fragment
ampere44 - ICQ: 115896186
Lady Aalia (http://boards.stratics.com/member.php?u=51) - ICQ: 132890719
Hunter Moon (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=535) (a.k.a. Aleata) - ICQ: 79415765
ManufacturedSoul (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=2307) - ICQ: 51141711
Shabam - ICQ: 282201710
ACB - ICQ: 75055367
UOFirefly - ICQ: 219424865
Balhae Shard Fragment
Jingles - ICQ 7178227
Soka - ICQ: 66375230
Baja Shard Fragment
Angel (Stratics Profile: BeerNinja) ICQ: 61087686
lil debi
RD Gumbie (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=1422) - ICQ: 91689320 (Note: See also Europa Shard Fragment)
Sarsmi (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=187) – ICQ: 126794121
Sara of Baja (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=500)
trinx - ICQ: 3789140
Catskills Shard Fragment
Aang (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=2465)- ICQ: (nick: "SellerOfStuff") 349910886
Adriana1234 - ICQ: 398183108
Anne Nomily (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=1512) - ICQ: 10600805
Ashlen (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=516) – ICQ: Private Message for ICQ
Bill420 (http://boards.stratics.com/member.php?u=2092) - ICQ: (nick: "fafas") 168257120
Caramon Majere - ICQ: 72023413
Cate - ICQ: 83210709
Desperado_SE (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=302) - ICQ: 65361739
Entharion - ICQ: 376930505
Mitch Barrett - ICQ: 9446529
popps - ICQ: 132037603
Praga Khan - ICQ: 3130827
Soam414 – ICQ: 225932935
vood - ICQ: 425718019
Graine - ICQ: 171226187
Chesapeake Shard Fragment
Blackmore - ICQ 7365026
BrianFreud – ICQ: 23573865
Crazypupy - ICQ: 145875047
Demonous (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=658) (a.k.a. "Demon Slayer") – ICQ: 102388892
Elsandarus - ICQ: (nick: "tddad") 4931609
Farmer - ICQ: 458354328
Drachenfels Shard Fragment
Arnold_MYUO - ICQ: 53474149
K – ICQ: 103318343
Muck - ICQ: 144463026
Europa Shard Fragment
anubis_cuk (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=3746) - ICQ: 10288042
Elffin (http://boards.stratics.com/member.php?u=3631)– ICQ: 76844852
Nyte Doombringer (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=982) - ICQ: 8191777
RD Gumbie (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=1422) - ICQ: 91689320 (Note: See also Baja Shard Fragment)
Risso (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=1017) - ICQ (nick: "Angel/Calavera") 478138233
THP (http://boards.stratics.com/member.php?u=553) (a.k.a. "TopHousePlotter") – ICQ: 267208357
Wizal the Fox - ICQ: 65731415
Formosa Shard Fragment
aLiCe - ICQ 70134750 (See also Arirang Shard Fragment)
bageneko0 (a.k.a "The Chocolits") – ICQ: 224810632
ESC (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=92346) – ICQ: 109298799
Sirion – ICQ: 226022983
Great Lakes Shard Fragment
Belle UO-A (a.k.a. "SouthernBelle") – ICQ: 41189642
Catphish - ICQ: 394260037
Jillene (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=136373) (a.k.a. "Electra") - ICQ: 10823931
Lord Forest - ICQ: 322485850
Mishkam - ICQ: 95571676
Saint of Killers - ICQ: 382434531
Tanner 2233 - ICQ: 437043944
UoAddict - ICQ: 299478445
Wulffang – ICQ: 322485850
Gem - ICQ: 11944519
Kailee - ICQ: 455390034
Corwin - ICQ: 1283150
Hokuto Shard Fragment
Izumo Shard Fragment
Lake Austin Shard Fragment
Lustig Als'Holle - ICQ: (nick: "Tim") 212053960 (See also Lake Superior Shard Fragment)
Wetherlocke - ICQ: 45106720
Lake Superior Shard Fragment
Alexianna (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=140561) (a.k.a. "D-Cha") - ICQ: 38733770
Gidge - ICQ: 5652214
Gwydion - ICQ: 171318450
Isak - ICQ: 458082323
Inspector (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=3806) (a.k.a. "Patrick") - ICQ: 242564180
Jazmyn~Dawn (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=31241) - ICQ 287662893
kristypl (a.k.a. "Kristy") – ICQ: 261139258
Lustig Als'Holle - ICQ: (nick: "Tim") 212053960 (See also Lake Austin Shard Fragment)
Roomstomper – ICQ: 224354009
sntrogan (a.k.a. "Trogan") – ICQ: 245315534
Kristy - ICQ: 261139258
Legends Shard Fragment
Ally – (BardMal‘s Wife, contact her through BardMal‘s details below)
BardMal (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?find=lastposter&t=92404) (aka in-game: "Malice en Loki") – ICQ: 132394785
Damia TMC - ICQ: 411079050
Elayne - ICQ: 489900083
Lil Don - ICQ: 495395619
NaKasha Saran – ICQ: 328060409
Gandolf- ICQ: 165179832
Mizuho Shard Fragment
Mugen Shard Fragment
Napa Valley Shard Fragment
Crendel - ICQ: 12860940
Edgar - ICQ: (nick: "Tom Builder") 79482641
MorganaMischef (a.k.a. in-game "Reba") ICQ: 489650286
Deb - ICQ: 63437556
Oceania Shard Fragment
birdinforest - ICQ: 417141697
Constable Fox - ICQ: 248992403
Fink - ICQ: (nick: "artfink") 303452381
GoldenJoules – ICQ: 30632506
MissEcho – ICQ: 26471683
Origin Shard Fragment
Majorjc (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=84610) - ICQ: (nick: "Arizona/Alexander") 99101546
Beldin Brightaxe - ICQ: 96939764
blerick - ICQ: 9282728
Emily - ICQ: 122238605
Kayhynn (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=118) (a.k.a. "CassieDarksong") – ICQ: 199889122
Larisa - ICQ: 190402859
Pacific Shard Fragment
Funghoul - ICQ: 14625890
Greywillow - ICQ: 11942850
hammelek - ICQ: 4252731
Just Here Now (http://boards.stratics.com/member.php?u=4578) (a.k.a "Justin") - ICQ: 247053382
Lost001 – ICQ: 337744759
Mel - ICQ: 198263304
rovpilotusn (a.k.a. "Robjob") – ICQ: 206810000
Raver - ICQ: 58608051
Evil Intentions (a.k.a. "Summer") – ICQ: 243813659
Tall - ICQ: 2193587
Zoen Moon - ICQ: 431407858
TorAnn - ICQ: 46153352
Connor Graham- ICQ: 398-176-190
Ed - ICQ: 398176190
Sakura Shard Fragment
Siege Perilous Shard Fragment
Crum - ICQ: 370547753
DmaninUO – ICQ: 54259527
Boggy Sox (a.k.a. "Gloria") - ICQ: 342396759
Falon of Eldor (http://vboards.stratics.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=4196) - (a.k.a. "Lady Ariana 6")
Peppin - ICQ: 357669814
Sonoma Shard Fragment
Arthedain - ICQ: (nick: "Rose") 176042716
mrnvisble (a.k.a. "Lady Andromeda") - ICQ: 14557664
Lav - ICQ: 328561158
Lord Drakelord (http://vboards.stratics.com/member.php?u=529) – ICQ: 100148883
^Wolfie^ - ICQ: (nick: "$weetheart") 57689699
Wakoku Shard Fragment
Yamato Shard Fragment
Unknown Shard Fragments
Lil Bear - ICQ: 435097682
Shelleybean - ICQ: 132015295
Purged Entries that had No Contact Info
(Traders listed with no contact method will be moved here until a contact method is provided for them)
Adrianna (Unknown Shard)
Dan - (Pacific Shard
Lou - (Great Lakes Shard
Smithy (Chesapeake Shard)
Zeke (Legends Shard)
Zippididooda (Siege Perilous Shard)
Electra (GL)
Cross Shard Trading Tips by the Community
Guildenstern wrote:Everyone reading this
Please realize that these are people who the posters have had a good experience with - still, take the usual precautions.
Anyone who wants to add to the list, feel free but try to keep everything short and sweet so people don't have to plow through a ton of OT posts.
Thanks ya'll!Batir wrote:This list is a great idea.
Personally, I think it's a very good community thing. But (you knew there was a 'but' coming, didn't you) lets keep this positive. Good traders only. Let 'Buyer Beware' rule the trades, even with those on these lists, 'cause we all know references can be faked (thank god my employer hasn't checked)
Good luck with all your trades!King Queen Rock wrote:Tools to do trade smoothly... Read.
Hail UO Fellows,
I've been trading with many of those reliable traders listed above. Use those list first.
Most common ways to be scammed is standing at the inns or banks spamming wanting trade this shard for your shard. People could easily say I have shard whatever you have and gimme statue. Don't do it!!
Ask for ICQ, if none. Do theirs first one at a time. till all completed.
With ICQ, not necessarily safe, still do one at a time. And use your guts on how you feel about that person. Don't fall in that trap, when people ask to do their shards all 5 chars first. I know it's faster, but risky to lose all! Not worth to try. And when people are pushy, are likely to be scamming you.
I've done 300 trades, only lost 1 statue so far. Compared to last year my rookie experience. I lost maybe 10 out of 40 trades. I still see those people yelling (name of player) scammed me!!! I feel bad, but if they knew the safest way, it probably won't happen.
Have a Merry Christmas!!!! And a Happy New Year's!!!!Alex De Large wrote:Top Ten Tips for your Holiday Shard Trading!
Well folks, the holiday rares trade is almost upon us! Sadly, many of us will be scammed, ESPECIALLY since this is the year that OSI came out and said they will not interfere with scams. Here are 10 tips for relatively secure holiday trading:
Remember the 30 day rule. OSI requires that all characters must be over 30 days old to receive the holiday gifts. Bear this in mind. If this is news to you when you read this, you'd better hurry and create your characters on other shards... if its past Nov 20th, don't bother. The reason I am bringing this up is that you can bet that there will be PLENTY of folks who didn't take the proper preparations, and will be attempting to scam.
Deal with familiar folks as much as possible. The best chance you have is to contact old friends on other shards. Failing that, use this message board -- people who have more than a (Visitor) title are much less likely to disappear. Someone with an established Stratics title is probably well known and less likely to be a scammer (tho it can happen). Picking some anonymous yahoo at the Britian Inn is very risky.
Do Multi-Step Trades with High Risk Traders. If I am broadcasting that I need Sonoma, and I'm on Napa, and I make a deal with someone I don't know, I will demand that I get the first prize, since I'm the one who initiated the deal and am sticking my neck out. (Bettor's choice: I set the shards, so I should go first) When he gives it, we will go to Napa, and I will give him one. Then back to Sonoma, and 2 for 2. Then 2 for 2 again. This is time consuming but it is much safer... if he's going to scam you, you're probably only out one prize, instead of all five.
Never do 5 for 5 with a stranger unless he is foolish enough to go first. And if he does, by all means, give him the presents he earned. Don't scam him. But never, EVER give anyone all 5 first unless you know them personally. That's asking to be scammed.
When you are scammed, move on. If you are going to do multi-shard trading on several shards, chances are rather good you will be scammed at least once. Do not waste time yelling him out and letting him trap you into a harassment call. If you are doing multi-shard trading, you have a LOT of work to do, so don't waste time on the lowlifes. Shrug it off and move on.
Check the reliable traders list. Reliable traders are much less likely to scam you -- but never forget that it IS a possibility. Everyone you trade with is a risk... but some people are less risky than others..
Don't bother with obvious throwaway characters or mules as acceptors. If you are on a shard, let's say Great Lakes, and some guy named TradeDude wearing the newbie clothes comes up, and wants to trade for this shard, be wary. Such a character is far too easy to delete once you've scammed someone, making the evidence of the scam vaporize. Deal with MAINS -- people on steeds, in armor, with titles. Dealing with mules and throwaways as the representatives from the current shard is asking for trouble.
Don't accept "later" promises. Cut your losses when you are in a scam. If you suspect you are being scammed, ask for the items back. If they refuse, or give an excuse, see #5. If they say they cant log onto your shard to give you your matching prizes, well, hopefully you've followed #3 and only lost one prize. A scammer will try to keep you on the hook as long as possible, and bleed you for as much as possible -- bet on it. If he is skirting your terms to get more prizes, his reaction to a requested refund should show you his true colors.
Don't page for a scam. Don't bother. Please, trust me. I am sure the GMs aren't pleased with multi-shard gifts as it is, and they won't interfere if someone was scammed out of his castle -- so what are the odds he will look into YOUR problem?
Fishing for a trader is risky. Remember that it is a LOT more common for the scammer to volunteer for an offered shard trade than to propose it. Whoever is saying "Trading for Sonoma!" is the one putting his neck out.
Notes
Known multiple shard players are listed in their main shard(s).
Thanks to Krom of LS, Pater Pan, Sara, and Nadia, as well as everybody who's contributed names and/or compiled lists in the original threads.
Please do not try to add yourself to this list. I'll only accept recommendations from other posters who have had good dealings with you.