Ok, before I begin, I would like to say, please don't respond with "OMG u n00b" or flame this article. I know that I was an idiot today, I'm posting this as a warning to some merchants, and just to share some experiences.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I camped at Port Sarim magic shop for two days, eventually getting 17k chaos runes. I figured it would bring in 2.55 mil, giving me a profit of over 500k. So, happily, I found my way to Varrock West Bank, and repeated shouted "selling 17k chaos 150 ea - binary!!!". After awile, some guy comes up and offers 25 mil. NOT 2.5 mil, 25 MIL!!!!. Then, of course he declines. After going through this a few times, I really got pumped up, saying, "I'm gonna make some money here!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Of course, then I get scammed. Now before you all start thinking that this thread is another where some player asks for items/money, I will tell you again that that is not the point in this thread. On the last trade, he puts up 25 mil, then , somehow, takes it all out, and puts up 25k. I accepted both windows.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unfortunately, I ended up selling each chaos for less than 2 gp. I have come to realize that this is part of life and that it happens not only in Runescape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A note to those dishonest players/bots: Runescape is a place for everyone to enjoy. You do not need to deceive other players for your own gain. You will not get anywhere far in the real world by doing so.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, my last thing to say...for those reading this thread....

 

 

 

I have 500 deaths and 110 wines of zammy.

 

 

 

I will sell them at fair market value, 300 and 900 respectively, in an effort to restart my merchanting dream of a red partyhat.

 

 

 

I will remember your RSN and help you whenever possible as a way of thanking you for your help in these times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I know many have seen much more and bigger scams. I just wish to share my story.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for reading!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-binarypi0110

Always good to remember.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. :?

Am sorry to hear you got scammed.

 

 

 

I have been scammed many time in past (luckily not in long time)

 

 

 

Anyways, glad to see you bounce back and goodluck with obtaining red party hat. :wink:

It kind of reminds me of the drug talks in health class. "You never expect it to happen to you until it's too late." Always remember the check the second trade window. If you don't sell the death runes by next week, i'll buy them :D