If you get annoyed, then don't bid.

 

But this was on the first time that I tried it. I have never done it since.

 

In my opinion it depends on the scenario. If someone says that theres a 50% chance of a diamond or something there must actually be chance involved. Same thing if you are auctioning a rare item, the item must actually be rare, in some way, it cant be a piece of cobble or anything. other than that I guess its up to the player to decide whether to bid or not. A basic rule of thumb is that if the player isnt rich, then chances are they wont have this "mystery rare item" they speak of.

 

Agreed

 

I was ripped off, paying 3 diamonds for a diamond pick. The message went along the lines of :
'Mystery Auction! High chance of a rare! HB: 0' So i bid and won a god dia pick....
The seller said its worth 3 dia cause thats what it takes to make, when everyone knows thats a lie. I also point out that he obviously just decided when the auction was complete what the mystery item would be.
I dont like pointing out names and im over it now, but macklemore if you remember this id be interested to hear your input.

So in conclusion, 100% SUPPORT the removal of mystery auctions.

 

I think you are taking your own risk to do bid. No support. ^^

 

As others have said, if you have an issue with the mystery trade idea, then simply don't bid.

I've never bid on one because I just assume that I will get ripped off. If you have the same assumption, then don't bid. Otherwise, bid to your heart's content. No support for this one.

 

Imo, it's an "at your own risk" thing. Nobody is going to force you to bid, if you bid a diamond for something worth nothing, it's your own fault. :l

 

TL;DR


Illegal:
All in all, if someone makes it seem like there's a chance involved, there has to be a legit chance (dispensers).
If they say a rare item, it has to be considered "rare", not something you could just up and get right away by yourself.


Legal:
If they say that the item starts with something, and make it as close to another item as possible (ex: Diamond -> Diamond Pickaxe), then you're choice to risk that.



Yes, it's bannable to do the "illegal" ones, as they're considered scamming, and that, as you all know, is against the rules.

Gg.

 

It already is, as I stated above.

 

"Official" - Written by a player.

Half of those rules don't make sense, but are there to just read. However scamming spreads over a broad list of things.