martinlykkesuhr (u/martinlykkesuhr)

martinlykkesuhr commented on CS: Goes into the Metaverse with 3D Stores 3d.gamerpay.gg/shop/3938... · Posted by u/martinlykkesuhr

martinlykkesuhr · 4 years ago

So for a while we wanted to give an experience back to the CS community other than making it safe for them to buy and sell. We have been working on creating a 3D experience where people can inspect and flex their skins. Would love your feedback. The link is an example of one of our shops.

Regards

Martin Co-founder GamerPay (YC summerbatch '21)

martinlykkesuhr commented on Launch YC S21: Meet the Batch, Thread #4 · Posted by u/dang

MrSkinBaron · 5 years ago

And what would prevent us from accepting minors as our clients or lowering our commission? Both would be possible with the push of a button and some changes in our TOS. We probably won't do either and there are reasons for that. Just trying to dismiss this point.

Interesting discussion overall...greetings from Hannes (CEO SkinBaron GmbH)

martinlykkesuhr · 5 years ago

You are right, you could do that. It would mean some changes to your KYC flow, and probably also a few chats with the bank to stay compliant. Lowering comissions sure. I am not aware of your costbase but could be doable. Now that you are here, why do you charge so high fees? And what are your thougths about Netease looking towards the west?

martinlykkesuhr commented on Launch YC S21: Meet the Batch, Thread #4 · Posted by u/dang

x4e · 5 years ago

Why do you need the API key? Why not just do it like a traditional escrow service: you receive both the money and the item traded to a steam account you own. Then once both are received you send the money and you send a trade request giving the item to the receiver?

martinlykkesuhr · 5 years ago

We need the api key to validate the state of the trades

martinlykkesuhr commented on Launch YC S21: Meet the Batch, Thread #4 · Posted by u/dang

andruby · 5 years ago

Would that mean Steam takes their cut twice? Or can you "gift" items for free?

martinlykkesuhr · 5 years ago

You can gift them for free

martinlykkesuhr commented on Launch YC S21: Meet the Batch, Thread #4 · Posted by u/dang

x4e · 5 years ago

martinlykkesuhr · 5 years ago

Using bots as middlemen imposes other challenges. First there is a 7 day tradelock of the item. Second bots are prone for scams. Third you cannot play with your skin in the meantime

martinlykkesuhr commented on Launch YC S21: Meet the Batch, Thread #4 · Posted by u/dang

ibaikov · 5 years ago

Valve only allow non-commercial use of virtual items, you can only sell items through steam marketplace

martinlykkesuhr · 5 years ago

This is not correct

martinlykkesuhr commented on Launch YC S21: Meet the Batch, Thread #4 · Posted by u/dang

ibaikov · 5 years ago

Valve only allows non-commercial use [1], and selling items not on steam marketplace is clearly against it.

[1]: https://store.steampowered.com/subscriber_agreement/ (2 A)

martinlykkesuhr · 5 years ago

This is for the steam client, and thi agreement is mainly aimed at content/game developers

martinlykkesuhr commented on Launch YC S21: Meet the Batch, Thread #4 · Posted by u/dang

FanaHOVA · 5 years ago

What do you think is wrong with existing solutions like OPSkins (RIP, played themselves), Bitskins, etc?

martinlykkesuhr · 5 years ago

Most marketplaces fall under obscure or to expensive. And pretty much none of them have built a compliant way of onbording minors who suffer the most from scamming. So they are all 18 plus.

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