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'''Trading''' is an in-game system that allows players to swap items with other players. Introduced in the [[Mann-Conomy Update]], the system allows players to swap [[weapons]], [[hats]], [[miscellaneous items|misc items]], and [[tool]]s with other players. Players who have free accounts are limited to receiving items, and cannot give items to other players until they upgrade to premium status.
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'''Trading''' is an in-game system that lets players swap [[items]] with other players. Introduced with the [[Mann-Conomy Update]], this system allows players to swap [[weapons]], [[hats]], [[miscellaneous items|misc items]], [[tool]]s and more with other players.
 
 
 
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[[File:Trading Screen Mann-Conomy1.png|thumb|300px|The trading screen, with an example trade in progress.]]
 
[[File:Trading Screen Mann-Conomy1.png|thumb|300px|The trading screen, with an example trade in progress.]]
  
* Up to eight items from a user's backpack can be traded from one player to another in a single transaction. The user's trading boxes appear on the upper right side of the screen. The user may select and drag items from their backpack, which is displayed on the left, into the trading boxes.  The trading boxes at the lower right display the other user's trade offer. The trading window also shows the color of the item's [[rarity]] as a background and outline.
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* A maximum of eight items from a player's [[backpack]] can be traded from one player to another in a single transaction. The player's trading slots appear on the upper right side of the trading menu. The player may select and drag items from their backpack, which is displayed on the left, into the trading slots.  The trading slots at the lower right show the other player's trade offer. The item icons also show the items [[rarity]] color.
  
* Both users can communicate via the private chat box under the backpack section. The chat box also displays notifications about the quality and default name of added items, as well as tips to help avoid being scammed.  
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* Both players can negotiate the trade in the chat box under the backpack inventory menu. The chat box also shows notifications about the quality and default name of added items, and tips to help avoid being scammed.  
  
* After reviewing the items offered in the trade, both users must click the "Ready to Trade" check-box. If the offer is changed by either party, the users are required to click "Ready to Trade" again. Once both users are ready to trade, clicking the "Trade Now" button completes the trade.
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* After negotiating the deal and reviewing the items offered in the trade, both players have to click the "Ready to Trade" button. If the offer is changed by either party, the users are need to click the "Ready to Trade" button again. Once both players are ready to trade, clicking the "Trade Now" button completes the trade and the traded items appear on the screen.
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* Players with [[Account Types|Free]] accounts cannot offer items in trades, only players with [[Premium|Premium]] accounts can offer items in trades.
  
 
=== Audio cues ===
 
=== Audio cues ===
There are several small sound files that play to alert the traders to certain events:
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There are several associated sound files that play to alert the traders to certain events:
 
*[[Media:Trade_changed.wav|Items in the trade have changed.]]
 
*[[Media:Trade_changed.wav|Items in the trade have changed.]]
 
*[[Media:Trade_failure.wav|The trade was cancelled.]]
 
*[[Media:Trade_failure.wav|The trade was cancelled.]]
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== Steam Trading ==
 
== Steam Trading ==
 
[[File:Steam Item Trading.png|Steam Trading Beta|thumb|300px|A screenshot of Steam Trading]]
 
[[File:Steam Item Trading.png|Steam Trading Beta|thumb|300px|A screenshot of Steam Trading]]
'''Steam Trading''' is a feature that was introduced on August 9, 2011 as an open beta. Users that opted into the Steam Trade Beta were also given the ability to "Tag" people on their Friends List and organize them into Common Groups.<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=6202 Steam Trading: Out of Beta and available to everyone! - TF2 Team]</ref> The beta updates were added to the public Steam client on September 6, 2011. With Steam Trading, a user is able to trade their in-game items for other in-game items and/or gift copies of Steam games. Trade requests can be initiated through Steam chat boxes or via the Friends List window.
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'''Steam Trading''' is a feature that was introduced on August 9, 2011 as an open beta. [[Steam]] Users that opted into the Steam Trade Beta were also given the ability to "Tag" people on their Friends List and organize them into Common Groups.<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=6202 Steam Trading: Out of Beta and available to everyone! - TF2 Team]</ref> The beta updates were added to the public Steam client on September 6, 2011. With Steam Trading, player are able to trade their in-game items for other in-game items and/or gift copies of Steam games. Trade requests can be sent through Steam chat windows or via the Steam Friends List window.
  
 
=== Features ===
 
=== Features ===
* Although at first the Steam Trading window shows only 8 slots to trade, when the 3rd slot on the last line is filled, more slots appear. This allows for up to 256 items to be traded at once, virtually removing the need for successive trading.  
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* At first, the Steam Trading window shows only 8 slots to trade, when the 3rd slot on the last line is filled, more slots will appear. This allows for up to 256 items to be traded at once, eliminating the need for successive trading.  
  
* Items can also be searched for by using the search tool, making trades quicker and easier to conduct. As with the in-game trading screen, a chat box is also available and items are color-coded according to [[rarity]].  
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* Items can also be searched for by using the search tool, making trades quicker and easier to conduct. As with the in-game trading menu, a chat box is also available and items are color-coded according to rarity.  
  
* Once a trade is made, any received items are placed into the user's Backpack and Steam Inventory, ready for immediate use.  
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* Once a trade is made, any received items are placed into the user's in-game Backpack and Steam Inventory, ready to be used.  
  
 
* Items from other games can also be traded by clicking the inventory drop down menu and choosing a supported game's inventory. The current inventories available are ''Portal 2'', ''Team Fortress 2'', ''Spiral Knights'' and Steam gifts (games bought but not yet redeemed).
 
* Items from other games can also be traded by clicking the inventory drop down menu and choosing a supported game's inventory. The current inventories available are ''Portal 2'', ''Team Fortress 2'', ''Spiral Knights'' and Steam gifts (games bought but not yet redeemed).
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{{hatnote|Note: Keep the following tips in mind while trading.}}
 
{{hatnote|Note: Keep the following tips in mind while trading.}}
  
*Pay attention to the background color of the items being traded, signifying [[Quality|Rarity]].
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*Pay attention to the quality of the items being offered.
*Always re-check items being traded before finalizing the trade.
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*Always review the items being traded before finishing the trade.
*Trades should be conducted without any pressure; don't give into another player's pressure if they're pushing you into a trade you're not comfortable with.
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*Trades should be conducted without any pressure; don't give into another player's pressure if they're urging you into a trade you do not want to be in.
*If you feel that you are paying too much, ask a friend or another player. Many trade servers also offer "price guides" to give an idea on the value of items being traded (though these are often subjective).
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*If you feel that you are offering too much, ask a friend or another player. Many trade servers also offer "price guides" to give an idea on the value of items being traded (though these are often subjective).
*Keep in mind that the order that items appear in Steam Trading is not the same order that they appear in your Backpack. In Steam Trading, inventory items appear in the order in which you obtained them. This can be confusing if you own more than one of a particular item. Be sure to preview items by hovering over them in the inventory or trading boxes to make sure you are adding the correct ones. Also note that the inventory ordering (left to right = oldest to newest) also applies to items filtered using the search field.  
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*Remember that the order that items appear in Steam Trading is not the same order that they appear in your Backpack. In Steam Trading, inventory items appear in the order in which you obtained them. This can be confusing if you own more than one of a particular item. Be sure to preview items by hovering over them in the inventory or trading boxes to make sure you are adding the correct ones. Also note that the inventory ordering (left to right = oldest to newest) also applies to items filtered using the search field.  
*Respect goes a long way in a trade.
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*Always respect the player you are trading with. Being polite, courtious and honest are very important aspects of trading.
 
*Avoid trades in-game that involve more than eight items or are split up into separate trades; use Steam Trading to trade more than eight items at a time. For example, if you were selling an item for 19 Refined Metal, a scammer could give you eight Refined Metal for the item in the first trade and then not engage in additional trades for the rest of the items.
 
*Avoid trades in-game that involve more than eight items or are split up into separate trades; use Steam Trading to trade more than eight items at a time. For example, if you were selling an item for 19 Refined Metal, a scammer could give you eight Refined Metal for the item in the first trade and then not engage in additional trades for the rest of the items.
*Be aware of renamed items, as a scammer could rename a common item as a rare item. Look out for notices in the private trade chat window that tell you if a certain item has been renamed with a [[Name Tag]]; renamed items always have quotation marks surrounding the name.
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*Be aware of renamed items, as a scammer could rename a common item as a rare item ( a Unique Pyro's Beanie made to look like an Unusual Pyro's Beanie for example). The chat box will show notifications about renamed items to help avoid confusion and scams.
  
 
== Tradability ==
 
== Tradability ==
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=== Permanent ===
 
=== Permanent ===
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{{Item tradability list}}
 
{{Item tradability list}}
 
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* All items in the game are tradable with the exception of the items above and [[Achievement weapons#Unlocked weapons|achievement milestone weapons]]. If Metal is crafted using any achievement weapon, it becomes untradable. Anything crafted using untradable items also becomes untradable. However, most of the above items are [[Gift Wrap|gift-wrappable]], providing a way to bypass the untradability.
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* All items in the game are tradable with the exception of the items above and [[Achievement weapons#Unlocked weapons|achievement milestone weapons]]. If Metal is crafted using any achievement weapon, it becomes untradable. Anything crafted using untradable items also becomes untradable. However, most of the above items are [[Gift Wrap|gift-wrappable]], providing a way to trade normally un-tradable items.
  
 
* All items purchased from the [[Mann Co. Store]] cannot be traded or used in crafting. [[Item Quality #Self-Made Items|Self-Made]], [[Item Quality #Community Items|Community]], and [[Item Quality #Valve Items|Valve]] are also untradable and uncraftable.
 
* All items purchased from the [[Mann Co. Store]] cannot be traded or used in crafting. [[Item Quality #Self-Made Items|Self-Made]], [[Item Quality #Community Items|Community]], and [[Item Quality #Valve Items|Valve]] are also untradable and uncraftable.
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=== Temporary ===
 
=== Temporary ===
  
* [[Tools]] that are bought in the [[Mann Co. Store]], such as [[Paint Can]]s, [[Mann Co. Supply Crate Key]]s, [[Gift Wrap]], and [[Backpack Expander]]s, are untradable for a period of two days. Afterwards, they become tradable like other normal items.
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* [[Tools]] that are bought in the [[Mann Co. Store]], such as [[Paint Can]]s, [[Mann Co. Supply Crate Key]]s, [[Gift Wrap]], and [[Backpack Expander]]s, are untradable for two days. Afterwards, they become tradable like other normal items.
  
 
* Additionally, items that are awarded in [[Item quality #Genuine items|Genuine quality]] for pre-ordering a game on Steam are initially untradable, but generally become tradable once the game is released.
 
* Additionally, items that are awarded in [[Item quality #Genuine items|Genuine quality]] for pre-ordering a game on Steam are initially untradable, but generally become tradable once the game is released.
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== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
* When first released with the [[Mann-Conomy Update]], the trading system had 4 slots for players to trade with. This was changed to 8 slots in the [[October 20, 2010 Patch]].
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* When trading first introduced with the [[Mann-Conomy Update]], the trading system had 4 slots for players to trade with. This was changed to 8 slots in the [[October 20, 2010 Patch]].
 
* If you have been scammed, you can file a [http://support.steampowered.com/ Steam support ticket] and explain the situation. It helps to provide evidence of the scam, such as conversation logs or screenshots/videos of the scammed transaction. Valve has clearly stated, however, that they will not do anything to recover your items if you are a victim of a phishing scam.
 
* If you have been scammed, you can file a [http://support.steampowered.com/ Steam support ticket] and explain the situation. It helps to provide evidence of the scam, such as conversation logs or screenshots/videos of the scammed transaction. Valve has clearly stated, however, that they will not do anything to recover your items if you are a victim of a phishing scam.
 
* It's possible to continue playing and leave the trading screen in the background by pressing the 'Esc' key. Pressing 'Esc' again returns to the trading screen.
 
* It's possible to continue playing and leave the trading screen in the background by pressing the 'Esc' key. Pressing 'Esc' again returns to the trading screen.
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* There is a 30 second waiting period between unsuccessful trade requests.
 
* There is a 30 second waiting period between unsuccessful trade requests.
 
* After trades, the transaction details show up on the server messages.
 
* After trades, the transaction details show up on the server messages.
* If a player sends multiple trade requests to another player who denies them, there is a 2 minute waiting period between each trading request to prevent spamming.
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* If a player sends multiple trade requests to another player who declines them, there is a 2 minute waiting period between each trading request to prevent spamming.
  
 
== Demonstration ==
 
== Demonstration ==

Revision as of 22:05, 8 October 2011

Another satisfied customer!
The Engineer on his delivery services
Steam trading.png

Trading is an in-game system that lets players swap items with other players. Introduced with the Mann-Conomy Update, this system allows players to swap weapons, hats, misc items, tools and more with other players.

Mechanics

The trading screen, with an example trade in progress.
  • A maximum of eight items from a player's backpack can be traded from one player to another in a single transaction. The player's trading slots appear on the upper right side of the trading menu. The player may select and drag items from their backpack, which is displayed on the left, into the trading slots. The trading slots at the lower right show the other player's trade offer. The item icons also show the items rarity color.
  • Both players can negotiate the trade in the chat box under the backpack inventory menu. The chat box also shows notifications about the quality and default name of added items, and tips to help avoid being scammed.
  • After negotiating the deal and reviewing the items offered in the trade, both players have to click the "Ready to Trade" button. If the offer is changed by either party, the users are need to click the "Ready to Trade" button again. Once both players are ready to trade, clicking the "Trade Now" button completes the trade and the traded items appear on the screen.
  • Players with Free accounts cannot offer items in trades, only players with Premium accounts can offer items in trades.

Audio cues

There are several associated sound files that play to alert the traders to certain events:

Steam Trading

A screenshot of Steam Trading

Steam Trading is a feature that was introduced on August 9, 2011 as an open beta. Steam Users that opted into the Steam Trade Beta were also given the ability to "Tag" people on their Friends List and organize them into Common Groups.[1] The beta updates were added to the public Steam client on September 6, 2011. With Steam Trading, player are able to trade their in-game items for other in-game items and/or gift copies of Steam games. Trade requests can be sent through Steam chat windows or via the Steam Friends List window.

Features

  • At first, the Steam Trading window shows only 8 slots to trade, when the 3rd slot on the last line is filled, more slots will appear. This allows for up to 256 items to be traded at once, eliminating the need for successive trading.
  • Items can also be searched for by using the search tool, making trades quicker and easier to conduct. As with the in-game trading menu, a chat box is also available and items are color-coded according to rarity.
  • Once a trade is made, any received items are placed into the user's in-game Backpack and Steam Inventory, ready to be used.
  • Items from other games can also be traded by clicking the inventory drop down menu and choosing a supported game's inventory. The current inventories available are Portal 2, Team Fortress 2, Spiral Knights and Steam gifts (games bought but not yet redeemed).

Trading tips

Note: Keep the following tips in mind while trading.
  • Pay attention to the quality of the items being offered.
  • Always review the items being traded before finishing the trade.
  • Trades should be conducted without any pressure; don't give into another player's pressure if they're urging you into a trade you do not want to be in.
  • If you feel that you are offering too much, ask a friend or another player. Many trade servers also offer "price guides" to give an idea on the value of items being traded (though these are often subjective).
  • Remember that the order that items appear in Steam Trading is not the same order that they appear in your Backpack. In Steam Trading, inventory items appear in the order in which you obtained them. This can be confusing if you own more than one of a particular item. Be sure to preview items by hovering over them in the inventory or trading boxes to make sure you are adding the correct ones. Also note that the inventory ordering (left to right = oldest to newest) also applies to items filtered using the search field.
  • Always respect the player you are trading with. Being polite, courtious and honest are very important aspects of trading.
  • Avoid trades in-game that involve more than eight items or are split up into separate trades; use Steam Trading to trade more than eight items at a time. For example, if you were selling an item for 19 Refined Metal, a scammer could give you eight Refined Metal for the item in the first trade and then not engage in additional trades for the rest of the items.
  • Be aware of renamed items, as a scammer could rename a common item as a rare item ( a Unique Pyro's Beanie made to look like an Unusual Pyro's Beanie for example). The chat box will show notifications about renamed items to help avoid confusion and scams.

Tradability

Permanent

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  • All items in the game are tradable with the exception of the items above and achievement milestone weapons. If Metal is crafted using any achievement weapon, it becomes untradable. Anything crafted using untradable items also becomes untradable. However, most of the above items are gift-wrappable, providing a way to trade normally un-tradable items.

Temporary

  • Additionally, items that are awarded in Genuine quality for pre-ordering a game on Steam are initially untradable, but generally become tradable once the game is released.

Update history

September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)
  • Added trading system.

October 6, 2010 Patch

  • The Trading dialog now starts with the chat window having focus.
  • Gifted items are now craftable and tradable.
  • Community, Self-Made, and Valve items are not tradable or usable in crafting.

October 20, 2010 Patch

  • Added some anti-scam advice to the chat window.
  • Increased trading slots to 8 slots per person.
  • Added item rarity colors.
  • Added the item’s original name to the item description.
  • Made most tools tradable.
  • Fixed Ellis' Cap and the Frying Pan not being tradable

October 27, 2010 Patch (Scream Fortress Update)

  • Gentle Manne's Service Medal is now tradable.

January 3, 2011 Patch

  • The Earbuds and Gentle Manne's Service Medal are now gift wrappable.

January 19, 2011 Patch

  • Added a note in the trading dialog to let you know when your trading partner is typing.

February 7, 2011 Patch

  • Updated the RIFT pre-order items to be not-tradable until the RIFT pre-order period is over

February 24, 2011 Patch (Community Map Pack Update)

  • [Undocumented] Fixed trades only displaying one of the items traded to the server.

March 1, 2011 Patch

  • Updated the Sharpened Volcano Fragment and the Sun-on-a-Stick so they can be traded.

March 15, 2011 Patch

  • Updated The Shogun Pack items to be tradeable.

March 21, 2011 Patch

  • Hero's Hachimaki now tradable.

May 5, 2011 Patch (Replay Update)

  • [Undocumented] The Hetman's Headpiece, the Janissary Ketche,The Dead Cone, and The Brain Bucket were made craftable, tradable, and could be found in drops.

May 19, 2011 Patch

June 14, 2011 Patch

August 9, 2011 Patch

August 23, 2011 Patch

August 30, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Item server update made the tournament medals untradable.

September 15, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Made the El Jefe tradeable.

September 20, 2011 Patch

Notes

  • When trading first introduced with the Mann-Conomy Update, the trading system had 4 slots for players to trade with. This was changed to 8 slots in the October 20, 2010 Patch.
  • If you have been scammed, you can file a Steam support ticket and explain the situation. It helps to provide evidence of the scam, such as conversation logs or screenshots/videos of the scammed transaction. Valve has clearly stated, however, that they will not do anything to recover your items if you are a victim of a phishing scam.
  • It's possible to continue playing and leave the trading screen in the background by pressing the 'Esc' key. Pressing 'Esc' again returns to the trading screen.
  • A player wishing to block all trade requests can do so using the game options.
  • There is a 30 second waiting period between unsuccessful trade requests.
  • After trades, the transaction details show up on the server messages.
  • If a player sends multiple trade requests to another player who declines them, there is a 2 minute waiting period between each trading request to prevent spamming.

Demonstration

See also

References

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