Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to questions asked on a frequent basis. Please use this before contacting us for support.

How can I report abuse/copyright problems/other?: You can report abuse/copyright problems/other by going to our report page, filling in all applicable fields, and sending us the information.
I forgot my password, how can I get it?: You can go to the forgot password page and create a new one. Passwords cannot be directly recovered, you can only make a new one.
What are the rules? What should I do to avoid getting banned?: Be sure to thoroughly read over the rules and Terms of Service. Most importantly, don't spam, flame, flood/scroll, post things that are illegal in western countries, or be annoying.
How can I change my password?: You can change your password in the Account area under Change Password.
What is a "legacy password"?: It is a separate password for use on older versions of MSN, AIM, AOL, etc which lack modern encryption standards. This allows you to keep your primary password secure. It is not required, but it is recommended.
What is format? How can I change the format of my username?: Your username formatting refers to spaces and capitalization in your username. You can change it under Account area under Change Format or in a client such as AIM which supports it.
Do you allow signatures in the forums?: No, and we never will, we find them pointless and simply a way to have the same useless information repeated over and over taking away from content people actually care about.

Buying

Item Watch: Item watch notifies you when someone bids on the auctions that you have added to your Item Watch.

Registering: To register as a new user, click on Register at the top of the window. You will be asked for your name, a username and password, and contact information, including your email address.
What is a Dutch auction?: Dutch auction is a type of auction where the auctioneer begins with a high asking price which is lowered until some participant is willing to accept the auctioneer's price. The winning participant pays the last announced price.