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We've seen some weird auctions going on (and the last one I encountered made me think about some rules to keep that from happening in the future).

Rules:
1. Make your title like: "Auction: [ITEM]"
2. Use the following layout in your first post:
"IGN:
Item (with amount) up for auction:
Starting bid:
Minimum increments:
Ending date:"
3. Seller can add a buyout-price right under the ending date
4. Remember that screens can be easy when selling multiple items.


Moderators should be strict when browsing through the auctions and close the ones that don't got a proper layout.
If auctions aren't done correctly (not respecting a certain bid, not respecting the end date, ...) moderators could give a temp forum ban?



Note that this might be a bit harsh for some guys but I got a bit rage in me atm cuz of an auction that didn't went well

Ideas/Suggestions?
Q

I actually like this idea. Maybe not the temp ban part, but I do think that all auctions should have a set layout.

I agree with that proposal, perhaps not a forum ban, but there should be some rules on how to make an auction, including a set ending date and not "when I am comfortable with the price".
Perhaps a second auction version with something like 7 days length and if someone bids in the last 8 or 24 hours of an auction it is extended by 8(24) hours.

Good idea. Some rules for closed chest auctions would be nice as well.

For example, in a closed chest auction you should not be able to rip someone off outrageous amounts, it's been done before sadly :X

I've seen some posts on some auctions saying to edit to the correct auction layout. Are there any official rules for how an auction is to be set up? Are these the official rules?

Here. Official rules for auctions. Know them, follow them, love them.