Does the background itself disappear in a month? I thought that they would just not be obtainable after the sale
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"This item is good for a limited time and will expire Jan 16th, 2015."
I think they updated this, but even earlier it was pretty clear that the background itself disappears.
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About the background (It's actually a profile modifier), yes they do.
They give a 5000XP badge with it, which most level hunters want
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Only that getting the item gives you 5000 XP instantly than crafting 50 badges, besides it's a limited badge which can't be obtainable anymore after the event is over.
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5k exp is not worth nearly $500.
Every day there is at least 1 new badge added to Steam so you won't get to the end.
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Again, it's a limited item.
Same with those who spent hundreds of dollars on the unlimited event badges, with badges as high as level 2000 when it was cheaper to buy normal sets for normal badges.
Because you can't get these anymore.
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what if they craft faster than new badges? what do you want from those poor people? they need that frickin xp.
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I am all for the exp, heck, I am level 46 after crafting 65 badges that have been waiting for the sale. I just say that these prices are way too high for what ever reason it is.
Not to mention that crafting during the sale gives you the sale cards that give you even more exp.
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gaben is my shepherd, who cares for me and protects me. gaben is love, gaben is life.
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Some people quickly becomes unaware of the actual amount they're spending when there's no $ beside the currency they're using. That's why many freemium games uses coins or gems. They don't feel like they're spending money when they're using a virtual currency.
The only auction I bet on gave me the equivalent of a 90% off sale so it was worth it for me. Too many people however will go overboard and that's exactly what Valve is counting on.
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It was a game on my wishlist, I "paid" the same as I would have on a good sale and I've got a badge as a bonus. But yeah, it's very easy to lose out in the end.
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As far as CS:GO and overbidding on games is concerned, I think they'll be a few different types of people, and probably more than what I'm listing here:
As far as the the background goes. It's about the e-peen. I just hope that everyone grabbing it can afford it and they're not addicted for their sake.
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Steam brainwashes people into negligence their wallet
Also people are dumb, i think mainly is that, with this auction i've made more 10$ profit, while leveling up, my bids are the smallest i can keep them while still staying in game, ranging between 10 - 25 gems
And thats it
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Wont make a new thread, i have a question too. Does anybody knows how the conversion rate (how much gems one item is worth) is generated? And is there any list where i can see which background, items give how many gems ?
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There is no conversion rate.
The only rate I have noticed: Valve game's emoticons and backgrounds = 100 gems. (Reason: 100% of the tax goes to Valve = higher price is better)
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Do people actually realize they are buying a damn background for Steam that will disappear in a month for over $479?
Or buying CS:GO for $26 for example?
Personally, I feel stupid for spending 6k gems on 6 booster packs.. Could have sold them and bought booster packs, didn't expect gems to cost that much.
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