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     Lumeo updated 1 week, 3 days ago 1 Member · 1 Post
  • Lumeo

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    20th August 2025 at 4:25 am

    When playing Path of Exile 2, currency is everything. PoE 2 currency is the backbone of crafting, trading, and upgrading your character. But with so much trading going on, it’s easy to fall into traps set by dishonest players. If you want to safely buy PoE 2 currency or exchange items, you need to know the most common tricks. Here are the top 10 traps and how to avoid them, explained in simple terms.

    <strong data-start=”463″ data-end=”484″>1. The Swap Trick<br data-start=”484″ data-end=”487″> Some traders put the right currency in the trade window, then quickly replace it with a cheaper one. Always double-check the stack before clicking accept. For example, make sure Chaos Orbs don’t suddenly become Alteration Orbs.

    <strong data-start=”718″ data-end=”743″>2. Miscounting Stacks<br data-start=”743″ data-end=”746″> In PoE 2, Exalted Orbs and Chaos Orbs can be stacked. A scammer might offer 8 orbs when you agreed on 10. Always count carefully.

    <strong data-start=”879″ data-end=”902″>3. Overpriced Items<br data-start=”902″ data-end=”905″> Sometimes players list basic gear with inflated prices. Compare with the market before you spend your PoE 2 currency. Using trusted trade sites saves you from wasting your hard-earned orbs.

    <strong data-start=”1098″ data-end=”1135″>4. Fake “Crafting Service” Offers<br data-start=”1135″ data-end=”1138″> Someone may say, “Give me your gear and I’ll craft it with my high-level currency.” Many vanish after taking the item. Only use well-known crafters or skip this risk altogether.

    <strong data-start=”1319″ data-end=”1352″>5. Currency Conversion Tricks<br data-start=”1352″ data-end=”1355″> If you’re trading big amounts, like Divine Orbs for Exalted Orbs, check the exchange rates. Some scammers pretend the ratio is higher or lower than it really is.

    <strong data-start=”1520″ data-end=”1545″>6. Quick Invite Scams<br data-start=”1545″ data-end=”1548″> Random players might spam you with trades after you post in chat. They may offer much less than the agreed value, hoping you don’t notice. Be patient and stick to the deal.

    <strong data-start=”1724″ data-end=”1749″>7. The Fake Middleman<br data-start=”1749″ data-end=”1752″> In large trades, a scammer might suggest a “trusted middleman.” Unless it’s someone officially recognized, never hand over your currency.

    <strong data-start=”1893″ data-end=”1931″>8. Cheap Bundles That Aren’t Cheap<br data-start=”1931″ data-end=”1934″> Some traders offer “special bundles,” like 100 Chaos Orbs for a set price. But the math often doesn’t add up. Calculate carefully before accepting.

    <strong data-start=”2085″ data-end=”2104″>9. Impulse Buys<br data-start=”2104″ data-end=”2107″> Excited to buy PoE 2 currency fast? That’s when mistakes happen. Take your time and confirm the trade is fair.

    <strong data-start=”2221″ data-end=”2259″>10. Shady Sellers Outside the Game<br data-start=”2259″ data-end=”2262″> If you want to safely buy PoE 2 currency, only use trusted platforms. One reliable option many players use is u4gm, since it delivers currency quickly and helps avoid shady dealings.

    <strong data-start=”2448″ data-end=”2478″>Pro Tips for Safe Trading:

    Always check the item twice before accepting.

    Keep up with the current value of PoE 2 currency like Chaos Orbs, Divine Orbs, and Exalted Orbs.

    Avoid random sellers and stick to reliable marketplaces.

    Practice safe trades with friends before dealing with strangers.

    By learning these traps and how to dodge them, you can save yourself from losing valuable PoE 2 currency. The more careful you are, the faster you can grow your stash and enjoy the game without stress.

    • This discussion was modified 1 week, 3 days ago by  Lumeo.
    • This discussion was modified 1 week, 3 days ago by  Lumeo.

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