In Destiny 2 you can purchase virtual items such as emotes, ornaments, ships, and sparrows with real money. Many guardians consider the prices set by Bungie in the shop to be expensive. However, there are also sellers who are offering items from Destiny at even more exorbitant prices.
What items are we talking about? Primarily, these are emblems. These badges can usually be earned and equipped in Destiny 2.
However, there is a distinction between rare and not-so-rare emblems, as some require special challenges that must be completed in order to earn the badge.
A rare emblem not only provides a guardian with a cool status symbol but also adds the final touch to their identity. Guardians often like to equip emblems from solo flawless runs from dungeons to show that they have successfully faced this challenge.
There are also rare and cool emblems that cannot be earned and are only available through the merchandising shop or special donation campaigns from Bungie. These badges not only look great but are also so rare that they are sold for outrageous prices on eBay for 800€.
Not only emblems but also services
What else is being sold? On eBay, not only emblems are offered but also services for real money:
- Raid carries
- Flawless carries for the Trials of Osiris
- Exotic quest completions
- Dungeon completions
- Completing bounties
One might think that you are paying other guardians to take away the fun part of Destiny 2. Tasks and challenges that often require a lot of effort or even practice are taken on by skilled players for “small” money.
Is this legal? Legally, it is not an offense for a guardian to take someone into a raid. The buyer is essentially paying for the time investment that the seller puts in to guide them through the raid or mission. However, usually, one just stands around to ultimately collect the loot for nothing.
However, it’s different when it comes to emblems. There, one is actually in a gray area, where it is difficult to assess whether it is legal to sell such digital content.
If, however, the seller wants your data so that they can log into your profile to take you through the raid or put emblems in your inventory, this violates Bungie’s terms of service. If Bungie catches wind of this and you get reported, your account will be banned. It can even go so far that you can never log in with the affected account again.
What do you think about these rare emblems and the business from which players derive their profit? Do you think it’s okay, or are you strictly against it and Bungie should hold the sellers accountable? Let us know in the comments if you have ever bought an emblem on eBay!
