Selling Video Game Account: Deciding Between Sentimentality & Money

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the decision-making process regarding whether to sell a video game account, specifically in the context of balancing sentimental value against financial gain. Participants explore personal experiences and opinions related to the emotional attachment to gaming accounts and the potential monetary benefits of selling them.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a conflict between sentimental attachment to their gaming account and the financial offer of 500 dollars, highlighting the account's potential future depreciation.
  • Another participant shares their lack of sentimental attachment to their own gaming experiences, suggesting that they easily delete cities in SimCity without regret.
  • A different participant advocates for selling the account to fund a vacation, indicating a preference for immediate financial benefit over sentimental value.
  • One participant notes that they had invested significant time into their account, leading to some level of sentimentality, but ultimately decided to sell it after reflecting on the advice received.
  • Several participants inquire about the specific game in question, with one revealing it to be World of Warcraft and mentioning that some accounts can sell for much higher amounts.
  • A participant humorously questions the value of selling a gaming account by comparing it to selling an email inbox, suggesting skepticism about the market for such accounts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the importance of sentimental value versus financial gain, with no clear consensus on the "best" decision. Some prioritize emotional attachment while others focus on the financial aspect.

Contextual Notes

Participants' perspectives are influenced by their personal experiences with gaming and the perceived value of accounts, which may vary widely based on individual attachment and market conditions.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering selling gaming accounts, those interested in the emotional versus financial implications of gaming investments, and gamers reflecting on their attachment to virtual assets.

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Well, it's not exactly a collectible, but some might consider it worth obtaining. Currently, I'm considering selling off an account I have in a video game. I got a credible offer of about 500 dollars, but I still play it sometimes and it's somewhat valuable to me from a sentimental point of view, but time is also of the essence as the account will probably be worthless in a year's time. If I sell the account, then I made money off something I enjoyed doing for a couple years. On the other hand, 500 dollars is one week's pay and I have no debt or real wants at the moment to use the money on so it would basically sit in the bank.

I ask you, PF, what would you do in my situation? I know some people are going to say "well it's really up to you", but I like to pick rational answers so I'm appealing to people outside of the situation to determine what is the "best" decision.
 
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I play SimCity for hours on end, and developped many cities.

I delete the cities like nothing. I have no sentimental attachment. It's not like you can't play the game anymore.
 
I'd get rid of it, take a vacation.
 
I delete the cities like nothing. I have no sentimental attachment. It's not like you can't play the game anymore.

Well you can also make a city in a couple days. I had invested some of my down time over two years into this, so I got a bit sentimental.

I'd get rid of it, take a vacation.

I ended up getting rid of it today -- thanks for snapping me to my senses! I'm not quite sure I will take a vacation, but a piece of furniture or two for the new apartment might do as well.
 
What game was it?
 
WoW... 500 bucks for an account :wink: what's next? I'm selling my email inbox for anyone that's interested, I'll chuck in the spam filters for free...
 
What game was it?

World of Warcraft. Some people go absolutely crazy for good accounts. I have had friends that have sold theirs for over two thousand dollars.
 

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