Before we begin to understand the issue, we warn you: the sale and purchase of World of Tanks accounts is prohibited by the developers. The third party must not have access to the account.
How much does a WoT account cost?
It is not possible to say the exact price, because the spread on them is large. The most important thing is to always be attentive. A good "white" account cannot be cheap, it's worth remembering. For example, if a sales message lists a price below the combined cost of all premium cars, the underpricing is almost always a trap.
Prices for accounts with a large number of battles, good statistics and a decent fleet of tanks in the hangar start from a few thousand rubles. Such accounts can cost tens of thousands.
How does this happen?
When buying an account, keep in mind that you will need more than just a username and password. You will need the email address associated with your account to re-register. It should also be borne in mind that if the account is linked to the mobile phone of the previous owner, you will also need access to it in order to reissue the mobile number to your own.
What are the risks?
The main risk is a huge number of scammers. Let's consider different options.
When buying an account
- The money was transferred, the account was not received. The seller just changed his email, wallet and disappeared from your eyes.
- The account was purchased without problems, but the password became invalid after a while. In this case, the seller recovered the password via his email. Can put the account up for sale again.
- The password did not fit right away, but the money was received. The account did not belong to the seller.
When selling an account
If, on the contrary, you are selling, problems can also arise.
- A buyer requesting a test drive can sell all or most of your tanks.
- Transfers funds with the protection of the transaction, without specifying a password. In this case, the "buyer" remains with both your and his account.
A common risk for all those who carry out “purchase and sale” transactions is that the administration of the game may be aware of such activities. In this case, you get either permanent ban on the account, or a fine (all tanks are removed, achievements are reset).
How to avoid risks?
The only solution in this case is a universal way of buying and selling on the Internet. Guarantor services.
Guarantee is the person to whom the transaction is trusted. Both parties, both the seller and the buyer, must trust the guarantor. Usually, the guarantor is the administrator of a site, a group on a social network, or a mutual friend. The only selection criterion is that the person must be reputable so that you can trust him.
For security reasons, you should not choose a guarantor on the recommendation of the seller or buyer. Ideally, you need to be not just familiar with this person, but to know him even before meeting the partner in the transaction.
What are the tasks of a guarantor?
- Approve the cost of the transaction + the cost of providing your services.
- Confirm the correctness of passwords from accounts and mail.
- Check to link the account and mail to the mobile phone number. In a positive case, it is necessary to change to the buyer's data, while interacting with the seller. Do the same if a spare email account is linked for password recovery.
- Assess the veracity of the indicated data: the number of tanks, the presence of sanctions, and so on.
- After re-approval, transfer the money to the seller, and the accounting information to the buyer.
Where can I find a guarantor?
There are not many reliable ways. You can search for a person on the game forums, in thematic publics, or ask the administrator of a site.
There is an easier way - contact a specialized exchange that deals with game accounts. They carry out transactions in those games where it is prohibited by developers. However, be careful, even such exchanges do not protect against risks, so always be careful and remember the above.
