Auction

There are auctionhouses in Middle-earth where one can buy and sell equipment. The auctions are run by Laryn, Alexa, Eamon, and Alazif. Generally, Alexa and Eamon have better quality equipment for higher prices than Laryn and Alazif. To see the help files you can 'tell <auctioneer> help.'

> list - To see what items are currently on sale
> list <name> - To see what items of that name are on sale
> list mine - To see what items you have auctioned (both open and closed)
> bid <lot number> <amount> - To bid on item
> requests - To see if any players posted any equipment requests
> requests <on|off> - Turn on or off request announcements
> erase request - Remove a posted request
> payoff - To pay off any existing penalties with the auctioneers
> help - To receive this help
> faq - To see the list of most frequently asked questions

                   Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where are the auction shops located?
A: Laryn is located in the town of Bree. 
   Alexa is located at an outpost near Calenhad, in the White
   Mountains between Edoras and Minas Tirith.  Alazif can be
   found in Tul-Tarzhayan in Far Harad.  Eamon is at Kadar, in
   the Harondor region.

Q: How do I auction something?
A: You go to auctioneer, and do 'auction <item> min <minimum bid>'
   Optionally, you can append a tag to your item. 
   'auction sword min 100 tag new'

Q: How do I bid on something?
A: You can either type 'bid <lot number> <your bid>' at auction
   or you can 'tell <auctioneer> bid <lot number> <your bid>' 
   from anywhere in Arda.

Q: What happens if I log off?
A: If you log off or die, the auctioneer will sell the item to shop, 
   and you will receive shop price minus auctioneer fees. 

Q: How much are the auctioneer fees?
A: They are listed on the sign in the auction shop. Type 'read sign'

Q: What happens if I don't pick up an item on time?
A: You have 10 minutes to pick up the item. If you don't, said item will
   be reauctioned. After you fail to pick up an item for a second time,
   the auctioneer will not accept any bids from you for 2 weeks unless
   you pay off your penalties at any auction house for a set price.

Q: How do I post a request on the auction ledger?
A: You go to auctioneer, and do 'request equipment'
   Then you enter your request.

Q: How do I make the auctioneer notify me about new requests?
A: You simply 'tell <auctioneer> requests on'. When you no longer wish to
   get request notifications, 'tell <auctioneer> requests off'.

Q: How do I change color of tells the auctioneer sends me?
A: Use the 'color' command and set color for 'auction' messages.

Q: When can I use the auction?
A: You must be level 3 or 24 hours old.

See also:    color,  auctioning