CW Pawn Shop: Opening Soon!
The CW Pawn Shop will be open August 1 and stay open until 11:59pm on August 7.
Before anyone asks, no we won't let you know exactly when the shop will be opening on the first, you'll find out when we do a news post announcing the opening. <3
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@MarchOnOff "Before anyone asks, no we won't let you know exactly when the shop will be opening on the first, you'll find out when we do a news post announcing the opening."
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Laurey
@MarchOnOff
It hasn't opened yet, but it will be sometime today. There will be another news post once it is open.
It hasn't opened yet, but it will be sometime today. There will be another news post once it is open.
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MarchOnOff
When doe it open? Been there and it doesn't even have the CW link, is it in a different place?!
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CassieFenix
Good thing I have some of those "Free CSC" cards saved up. :D I can use 'em to get enough CSC for stuff I might want, depending on if anything on my WL is in the shop this time around. :D
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StarShadow
This is great, just wish I didn't have to work all day and this is starting on the same day the August collections come out.
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Shelbie
Man....the day I start work!!! Guess I'll be staying up late to see what goodies I can find.
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Forevermore
Ooh, neat! I don't normally bother with CWs (seems too complicated/drama filled tbh) but I'll poke around to see if anything catches my eye ^u^
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Pun
Oh man. I wish that this announcement had been a couple of weeks ago, before the bonus weekend! I would have donated then if I'd known the CW PS would be opening!
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kuzi
honestly I’m just really happy at a chance to be able to afford cws because of the pawn shop in the first place? look I get that people don’t want to miss out on fav items or rare items, but it’s so great that we can buy pawned cws in the first place like???? even if you only get to snag one or two pretty items that haven’t been on your wl for ages, the whole discount part still seems pretty amazing to me..?
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Curbstomped
(sweats) oh my god I don't need to waste my CSC on some overpriced holographic iridescent sparky unicorn fairy princess wig but by god we all know I will
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loopa
I've got 317 CSC so i know i'm not gonna be able to get much...but if i can score at least ONE item off my wishlist that i've been wanting for....i'll be happy as fat cat!!
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Neuvillette
Oh, this is so much better than opening it in December, when I'm broke from Black Friday sales & Lumi gifting... definitely happy! I will give myself some CWs as an early birthday gift this year :)
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Dandelion
I'm only after one item really (Strands of Inevitable Demise) and it's never showed up in the pawn shop, I'm pretty sure only a couple exist. But good luck everyone else. Maybe I'll take the chance to sell some CSC and make some sP.
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EmilyMae
Will there still be a lot of cute items in there hours and even days after the shop opens? Yes. For me that isn't the issue. The problem for a lot of us is that all of the ultra rare exclusive private for whatever reason items will go in the first couple of hours (maybe even less). Even if the original seller isn't online they have friends who will buy them all up for them (happened last time). If someone broke a sacred rule and pawned their private item, that is on them. Once the item hits the pawn shop it is there for anyone to buy. I know most of us have items on our WL that have been there for years! Does that seem petty to some people? Probably, but who wants to miss out on what might be their one and only chance to own an item they have been wanting for years?
I have been sitting here for the past 15 minutes debating on whether or not I should actually post this. It is sad that I have to feel so paranoid about expressing an opinion, but it is what it is. Hopefully no one takes it the wrong way.
:heart: I hope you all have a great day and find something special in the shop when it opens :heart:
I have been sitting here for the past 15 minutes debating on whether or not I should actually post this. It is sad that I have to feel so paranoid about expressing an opinion, but it is what it is. Hopefully no one takes it the wrong way.
:heart: I hope you all have a great day and find something special in the shop when it opens :heart:
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Faizh
I was happy because I was still preparing my CSC wallet for this moment, but now it will open sooner and I don't know if I can buy everything I want.
What the hell ...
What the hell ...
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Lin
I really miss this just being open all the time. Its where I picked up most of my CWs and working full time doesn't give me much opportunity for stalking the forums trying to find things I want.
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Mackenzi
I get paid Friday so that’s enough of an excuse to preemptively get some more CSC right?! XD The ambiguous timing is exciting and I’m looking forward to doing some CW shopping! (I also agree a 1-2 hour advanced notice is not going to make a big difference anyway).
Hey if anyone is worried about missing the first few hours, I’m almost always late to these things and every year I find something to buy even days later, it’s not like it will be sold out. You will have lots to go thru, there’s so many items in there. :D
Hey if anyone is worried about missing the first few hours, I’m almost always late to these things and every year I find something to buy even days later, it’s not like it will be sold out. You will have lots to go thru, there’s so many items in there. :D
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Stakely
@Tartelette haha yeah I think I meant more like... I don't think it would be that much beneficial to give ANOTHER notice just shortly before opening. I think the notice now is sufficient! <3
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Tartelette
@Stakely
My personal theory is that not announcing when it will open, even a couple of hours beforehand, helps keep the traffic from spiking hugely all at once and breaking the site/creating lag. There's always a lot of give and take during events with staff trying to keep things running smoothly. Plus
Amber said she doesn't want to make an announcement just in case something happens and she's not able to meet that announced time.
That said, I'm sure there will be a larger than average number of users hanging around tomorrow regardless. XD
My personal theory is that not announcing when it will open, even a couple of hours beforehand, helps keep the traffic from spiking hugely all at once and breaking the site/creating lag. There's always a lot of give and take during events with staff trying to keep things running smoothly. Plus
Amber said she doesn't want to make an announcement just in case something happens and she's not able to meet that announced time.That said, I'm sure there will be a larger than average number of users hanging around tomorrow regardless. XD
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Stakely
an hour or two announcement prior to doesn't seem it would make any difference but that's just my thought
thanks for the heads up! I'm so glad there's a 5 min timer??? Maybe I'll snag something I like... gotta stretch the csc i have...
thanks for the heads up! I'm so glad there's a 5 min timer??? Maybe I'll snag something I like... gotta stretch the csc i have...
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Johnny_673
I think it's amazing that you guys let us know beforehand, and not knowing the exact time is exciting :D
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Hunger
Whaaaat!? Well I do have some csc, thankfully! :)
Though I haven't bought any of the new vanity stuff yet, and there's some that I think I want that is being retired...so I am a bit torn.
Thanks for this, it's a nice surprise <3
Though I haven't bought any of the new vanity stuff yet, and there's some that I think I want that is being retired...so I am a bit torn.
Thanks for this, it's a nice surprise <3
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Laurey
@Sprout1123
Yeah, and it usually happens in December, so this is like a Subeta version of Christmas inJuly August lol
Yeah, and it usually happens in December, so this is like a Subeta version of Christmas in
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Riu
Trying not to spend anymore money and this is thrown out /cry. Excited to see if I have any wishes in there.
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Disasters
The pawn shop usually has hundreds upon hundreds of items in it when it opens. Yes some of the "rare" items go fast but there's still so many amazing items to choose from even days after it opens.
For those thinking that they'll miss out if they miss exactly when it opens, just wait until you see everything that's actually in there. No one will miss out entirely if they take the time to actually look through whats in there. It's still a great way to get CWs for less than slot price which is something a lot of people can't pay.
For those thinking that they'll miss out if they miss exactly when it opens, just wait until you see everything that's actually in there. No one will miss out entirely if they take the time to actually look through whats in there. It's still a great way to get CWs for less than slot price which is something a lot of people can't pay.
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Tartelette
HYPE HYPE HYPE
This is a rare treat indeed, and early enough that it hopefully won't clash with the glut of spending required for Lumi gifts later in the year (for most people) like last year's late opening. Very thoughtful! :) Also, to anyone worried about missing out on the "best stuff," there were literally pages and pages of items in the pawn shop last year, and I still found a few cute things I wanted even days after the initial opening. If you're not online when it opens on the dot, don't fret!
This is a rare treat indeed, and early enough that it hopefully won't clash with the glut of spending required for Lumi gifts later in the year (for most people) like last year's late opening. Very thoughtful! :) Also, to anyone worried about missing out on the "best stuff," there were literally pages and pages of items in the pawn shop last year, and I still found a few cute things I wanted even days after the initial opening. If you're not online when it opens on the dot, don't fret!
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Millie
I don't have any CSC on hand but I'm dying to see CWs in the shops! More things to WL haha ;v;
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Colorful
I'm wondering, if you guys are opening up the CW pawn shop now, does that mean that you won't be opening it up in November/December later this year?
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Squid
Everyone can complain about the time not being announced all they want. I'm bummed because we didnt get a heads up last weekend and I didnt buy any csc. That sucks more than the time imo (and i work 10 hours both Thursday and Friday so I'm not saying that because i can be online all day)
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demon
@Sigilmancy You're able to somewhat see when events are upcoming by looking at the site directory, we're talking about items that have been established for an undetermined amount of time. I also don't feel like it'd help anyway being told a few hours prior, a shock drop makes things interesting. Then theres no established camping times. First come, first serve. That's just how the pawnshop works. I feel as though all the 'good items' you mention is subjective as users have different likes and dislikes when it comes to custom wearables, but I'm in the boat of not looking for the most sought after/high value CWs, and are more content with wears that cater to what I want.
I'll just politely dip out of this conversation now as you seem set in your ways. I hope you're able to get something that you want.
I'll just politely dip out of this conversation now as you seem set in your ways. I hope you're able to get something that you want.
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Sigilmancy
@Abel
By that logic there's no point in telling anyone about anything, because we never know what's there. Why tell us the free shop has restocked when we may get nothing good from it? Why make a news announcement about the token shop if we're not guaranteed to want or like anything from that restock?
As I said previously, I can totally understand where Amber is coming from; saying it'll open at noon Subeta time backs her into a corner, and if something goes wrong that can cause a lot of problems. But surely Amber will know when she's getting close to ready and be able to make an announcement saying hey, it'll be the next hour or two. Knowing that people will flood in it's easy to open up more server space to minimize the lag, same as they do with events.
Yes, people are always going to miss out. And with something like say Survival or Vesnali missing the opening by a few hours isn't such a terrible thing. But from what I've been able to dig up about this particular 'event' (as I have never been present for this before, so I had to go looking) most of the good stuff is gone in the first few hours and missing out is a lot worse than other events. By having some general idea more people can free the time span to be present.
It's not just this, it's a general lack of being told more than a very broad span whenever something major is happening on the site that's frustrating. This is something I've expressed multiple times. Again; I completely understand not wanting to commit to a single time in case something screws up. But giving us a few hours warning before something like this starts I don't think is too much to ask.
By that logic there's no point in telling anyone about anything, because we never know what's there. Why tell us the free shop has restocked when we may get nothing good from it? Why make a news announcement about the token shop if we're not guaranteed to want or like anything from that restock?
As I said previously, I can totally understand where Amber is coming from; saying it'll open at noon Subeta time backs her into a corner, and if something goes wrong that can cause a lot of problems. But surely Amber will know when she's getting close to ready and be able to make an announcement saying hey, it'll be the next hour or two. Knowing that people will flood in it's easy to open up more server space to minimize the lag, same as they do with events.
Yes, people are always going to miss out. And with something like say Survival or Vesnali missing the opening by a few hours isn't such a terrible thing. But from what I've been able to dig up about this particular 'event' (as I have never been present for this before, so I had to go looking) most of the good stuff is gone in the first few hours and missing out is a lot worse than other events. By having some general idea more people can free the time span to be present.
It's not just this, it's a general lack of being told more than a very broad span whenever something major is happening on the site that's frustrating. This is something I've expressed multiple times. Again; I completely understand not wanting to commit to a single time in case something screws up. But giving us a few hours warning before something like this starts I don't think is too much to ask.
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demon
@Sigilmancy i'd agree on the getting screwed over part if we all knew what was in the shop, but we don't?
for all you know there could be none of your wishlist items in the pawn shop, or even any items that take your interest. amber also already gave a reason as to why there isnt a specific time frame. you're focusing a lot on 'what if's'. if they gave a concrete time all the good items would be instantly snapped up and the servers would most likely suffer, and people would still complain anyway.
with timeframes you cant please everyone, as there are a lot of them. southern and northern hemisphere folk are going to miss out, and thats just something thats unavoidable.
i'm not trying to fight with you or anything, i'm just saying theres not much point in fretting about potentials when they might not be there.
for all you know there could be none of your wishlist items in the pawn shop, or even any items that take your interest. amber also already gave a reason as to why there isnt a specific time frame. you're focusing a lot on 'what if's'. if they gave a concrete time all the good items would be instantly snapped up and the servers would most likely suffer, and people would still complain anyway.
with timeframes you cant please everyone, as there are a lot of them. southern and northern hemisphere folk are going to miss out, and thats just something thats unavoidable.
i'm not trying to fight with you or anything, i'm just saying theres not much point in fretting about potentials when they might not be there.
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Sigilmancy
@Abel
It's about more than just an anxiety thing, though. People who aren't online at the time because they can't clear an entire day to hang around the site but might be able to clear a few hours will get screwed over. Especially people who knew this was coming and have been trying to save up, you know? I'd also even argue in this case it's in the best interest of the staff to let people have a more narrow time frame; I can't be the only one who is contemplating buying CSC but holding off because if I'm not online if when it starts and I miss out on stuff then it's not worth that purchase.
It's about more than just an anxiety thing, though. People who aren't online at the time because they can't clear an entire day to hang around the site but might be able to clear a few hours will get screwed over. Especially people who knew this was coming and have been trying to save up, you know? I'd also even argue in this case it's in the best interest of the staff to let people have a more narrow time frame; I can't be the only one who is contemplating buying CSC but holding off because if I'm not online if when it starts and I miss out on stuff then it's not worth that purchase.
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demon
@qarakuzi i got 3 morty cards today, i think you're just having a stroke of bad luck, unfortunately
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kuzi
speaking of csc, did quests stop giving out morty cards (and I missed the memo)?? or have I just been super unlucky in the past few days?
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demon
perhaps take solace in this; if you miss an item, you wouldnt of been aware that it was there in the first place, and it went to a good home. that's how i'm gonna think about it. no use worrying over something that is potentially not there, and this is coming from the king of anxiety. i wouldnt sweat it.
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BingQiu
How does this work, will there be random cw items put in or things that people have pawned in the past?
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Asunay
Thank you, thats pretty cool! Hope everyone gets something they like!
Can someone ping me if the shop is open?
Can someone ping me if the shop is open?
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Sigilmancy
@Hamlet
Honestly I feel that with a lot of things that happen around this site event wise. I'm US based but I'm a night owl, so it's difficult. Like I said I can understand not wanting to commit to a time, but a warning of some kind would be great because I have friends who play who might catch it if I'm offline and warn me, and vice versa for them if I'm online and they aren't. Being able to say "Hey the announcement just went out it's starting in an hour or two" gives people time to wake up and prepare or do whatever they need to be ready instead of a random time. I honestly feel this way about all events on site, and it does irk me quite a bit that we only ever get a general time frame and then nothing until it randomly starts up :/
Honestly I feel that with a lot of things that happen around this site event wise. I'm US based but I'm a night owl, so it's difficult. Like I said I can understand not wanting to commit to a time, but a warning of some kind would be great because I have friends who play who might catch it if I'm offline and warn me, and vice versa for them if I'm online and they aren't. Being able to say "Hey the announcement just went out it's starting in an hour or two" gives people time to wake up and prepare or do whatever they need to be ready instead of a random time. I honestly feel this way about all events on site, and it does irk me quite a bit that we only ever get a general time frame and then nothing until it randomly starts up :/
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Hamlet
@Sigilmancy
I agree. If i knew an approximate time then id be able to set an alarm or arrange my schedule accordingly. Being in Europe doesnt help either. Ill just resign myself to knowing ill miss anything i might want and it will save me CSC.
I agree. If i knew an approximate time then id be able to set an alarm or arrange my schedule accordingly. Being in Europe doesnt help either. Ill just resign myself to knowing ill miss anything i might want and it will save me CSC.
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Sigilmancy
So I have no idea what this is or how this works, but I am eager to see what's in the shop when it opens. I understand why we don't have a time, but it's still annoying; for people who are going to be at work or school, or are on different time zones or sleep schedules, it's quite irritating to have no idea when in the next 24 or so hours this will be happening so we can make sure to be here on time to check what's there and buy CSC if needed. Even a post of some kind stating it's close and will be opening in the next hour or two would be better than absolutely nothing until it just suddenly opens.
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Xia
I'm glad it's first of Aug cuz my wallet will be thick. *rubbing hands together* Can't wait!!!
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ulalena
Thank you for opening the Pawn Shop, I love this event!
It would be nice to know the approximate time of the beginning so I can set my alarm clock here in Europe to watch the ongoings! ;-)
It would be nice to know the approximate time of the beginning so I can set my alarm clock here in Europe to watch the ongoings! ;-)
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Hamlet
What’s the reasoning behind not announcing a time? I know you didn’t announce a time last time (I ended up not buying anything because I was a couple of hours too late) but why?
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Muerte
EmilyMae
:tada: OMG I am so excited for this! :tada:
I am going to load up on coffee and stay up all night lmao!
I am going to load up on coffee and stay up all night lmao!
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Vars
thank you for being upfront about all the details (or lack of, technically, i guess?? IDK) this time! excited for this
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WonderFox
Too bad I need to save my csc to change pet names! But who knows, maybe come friday I can get some things :P
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Britney
I wish they would of opened it like after the 3rd when people get paid lol
i need to stay away from there.
i need to stay away from there.
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