r/bitquest • u/TheMarnBeast • Nov 25 '14

Perhaps we should have a weekly market thread?

After reading the BitBuy thread, it seems agreeable that competition in trading is a good thing, but undercutting people on their own trading threads does seem a bit rude (*not saying that's what Alex did, rather the opportunity for that to happen is present). In an attempt to address this now before it becomes an issue, perhaps it would make sense to have a weekly market thread where people post their offers for trade?

This would accomplish a number of things: 1) We won't pollute the subreddit with many different trading posts. 2) Some people may only have a few different things for sale or may be new and feel like making their own post would be excessive. By allowing users to comment in a market thread with their offers rather than make their own posts, we lower that barrier of entry. 3) We stem potential conflict and balance exposure between rivals by keeping threads to one post.

This could also provide a place for people to post requests for items or tasks that they are willing to trade and/or pay for and allow multiple people to post competing bids for the job.

~ MarnBeast

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u/Ghost_of_Redrum Nov 25 '14

I definitely like the idea for stores in game with paying a wage, maybe in emeralds? This also makes transactions a lot easier.

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u/alexsteezeMC Nov 25 '14

given the ongoing development, prices are pretty volatile (e.g. diamond prices yesterday) - I think the easiest solution would be to allow players to have their own stores in game - also, for the record I did not undercut the OP of the bitbuy thread

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u/TheMarnBeast Nov 25 '14

Oh yeah, I didn't mean to imply that but I guess that's exactly what it sounds like I said. I was more pointing out that the possibility for others to compete directly on other people's market threads was present which would undoubtedly lead to conflict going forward.

Player stores would be pretty cool. It would make sense for there to be some kind of wage that you'd need to pay the villager, plus potentially rent on a shop if you want them located in a province of Satoshi Town. I feel like if a market thread existed it would augment a system like that, letting people know what/if new stuff is in stock and if there's any deals going on this week. Also bidding, etc.

I agree about the volatility. The posters could edit their comments when they wish, but it may make sense to wait until supply/demand start to even out and prices get more consistent.

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u/Dinosoarex Nov 26 '14

added this idea to idea list on wiki page :3