Buying Gold in World of Warcraft
An alternative to gold farming?
If you'd like to shortcut the time it takes to acquire a ton of gold in World of Warcraft, then simply buy it. In this article will discuss two different ways to purchase it -- one wise, and one unwise -- and also we'll talk about how much you should pay for gold and what you should look out for when buying gold. After reading this article, you will then be able to decide if it is wise to purchase gold for World of Warcraft, and you will know exactly how to do it.
One way to buy gold in World of Warcraft is to ask other individual gamers to sell it to you, or accept their offer if they approach you. This is not the way I would recommend. It has been well documented on the Web that many gamers have been ripped off trying this method. They send money to someone else via PayPal, and never get gold in return. In other words, they were simply scammed for their money. If you're going to purchase from an individual, make sure it is somebody that you know and trust, and arrange for a 50% down payment if possible. There are more reputable ways of purchasing gold in WoW.
The most reputable way is to do it through established vendors. For a good overview and review of these vendors, go to www.WoWGoldDiscount.com. What you'll find when you go to vendors' sites is that they have acquired credibility in the WoW community. They have demonstrated that they deliver gold in exchange for money, and that they're easy to reach if there is a problem. This is the best way to go about getting gold, because these vendors have a reputation to uphold and are in the public eye. Not only that, you're likely to get a better price than direct trading with other players.
So what is a good price for gold?
Well, prices vary slightly depending on your character type, and what realm you are in. Generally, it is a good rule of thumb to pay one dollar for every six pieces of gold you purchase, unless you're buying in bulk, then it can be cheaper.
In conclusion, not everybody wants to put forth the effort or has the time to farm for gold. The quickest way is to simply buy it. A word of warning, though: don't get caught buying gold, or you can get banned. Blizzard (the company behind WoW) frown upon the "black" gold market, but it works nonetheless. Follow the advice given above, and purchase from reputable vendors at a reasonable price. There is no quicker way to get gold than to buy it.




