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Post: How to transfer a RARE name
Forum: Name Sales
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Posted by: dunworry2
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How to transfer a Rare name!​

Some tips to avoid getting your name sniped


Name snipers are an unfortunate part of rare names. They ruin the fun by sniping names, so that one party is out of their money, or out of a nice name. But first, what is a sniper exactly?

Sniper: a user who intentionally tries to steal a name when the name becomes available.

This is considered scamming per Sythe rules, and it is not allowed. However, there are some tips I can recommend to all of you to avoid this.

1. Don't post your name publically. By this, I recommend starring out the name and asking users to PM you to receive it.

2. Once they PM you, do your homework:
** Are they new to the forums (join date within a month)
** Do they have any scam reports against them?
** Scroll through their posts and see what their like
** What does your gut feeling say?

3. Make sure whoever you tell, that this name is meant for only them, and that they are NOT to tell ANYONE.

4. Do the transfer over skype call, or at the vest least, skype IM. This reduces the chance for the name to get sniped, as you know exactly when it has changed.

5. Follow the transfer steps below


Transferring steps - Seller's side


1. Make sure you have everything set up. Here is what you'll need:
** The account you're transferring the name off of will need 2 bonds, for 2 name changes. The first name change will simply make the rare name as the "last known as" name, and will NOT release the name to be taken. The second name change WILL release the name to be taken.

2. The seller of the name will confirm that the buyer is ready, and has the name pretyped in, ready to take. The seller will then change the name the first time.
** Tip: Change it to something like "Told Love" on the first change in-game.

3. The seller will double check that the buyer is still there, and is still ready to take the name. The seller will then do a form of count down.
** Tip: The first name change is a universal signal to snipers that the name is going to be transferred. The longer you wait, the more likely it is for a sniper to pick up on this, and prepare to take your name. YES, waiting even simply 5 minutes is more than plenty of time for a sniper to notice. You should redeem the 2nd bond for a name change as soon as you change your name the first time.

4. The seller will then change the name the second time on the website, to the name he had already changed it to.
** Tip: The reasoning behind this is that snipers will look for the 2nd change and instantly try to claim the name. If you change it to the same, they can't visibly see the name change, reducing the ability for them to claim it.


Transferring steps - Buyer's side


1. Make sure you have everything set up. Here is what you'll need:
** The account you're transferring the name on to will need one bond, or a free name change already available.

2. Have the name pretyped in, ready to claim it.
** Tip: This is so that once the name is released, you can simply press enter and confirm, making it fast and easy to claim.
** Tip: Make sure the name is typed correctly. It has happened before where the buyer mistypes the name, and claims that, leaving the real name open for anyone to take.

3. On the "go" mark, press enter, and you'll be brought to a confirmation window. Quickly select "confirm". You will then be presented with a "Congratulations" window upon success.


And that is the basics to transferring a name. Remember, communication is key here. You need both parties active and paying attention. One slip up, and the name is no longer your's, so make sure you put your full attention to it.

 

[Superfluous]

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