Alright, so I wanted to talk about how I ended up getting a pretty beefy Clash of Clans account not too long ago. Starting from scratch again? Nah, didn’t have the time or patience for that grind anymore, you know? Been there, done that.
Finding the Right Spot
So, the first thing I did was look around online. Not the official places, obviously. I went digging in those corners of the internet where players hang out, like forums, maybe some social media groups, and those third-party market sites people use to trade game stuff. It was kinda overwhelming at first, loads of accounts listed.
I had a rough idea of what I wanted – a decent Town Hall level, maybe TH12 or 13 at the time, with heroes that weren’t totally garbage. Didn’t need maxed everything, but wanted a solid base to jump back in without starting at square one.
Sorting through the listings was tricky. Prices were all over the place. Some looked too good to be true, which usually means they are, right? Others were asking crazy money. I spent a good few evenings just browsing, trying to get a feel for the market.
Checking Things Out (Carefully!)
Found a few potentials. Now, this is where you gotta be super careful. Buying accounts is risky business, everyone knows that. Supercell doesn’t like it, and you can lose the account or get banned. Plus, scams are everywhere.
For the sellers I considered, I tried to see if they had any kind of reputation or history on the platform where they were selling. Some sites have feedback systems, which helps a bit. I asked questions – basic stuff, like how long they had the account, why they were selling. Tried to gauge if they sounded legit or were just giving generic answers.
Some sellers offered screenshots or even a quick screen share to show the base. I was wary, though. Didn’t want to give away too much info myself or click dodgy links. It’s a balance between verifying the account and protecting yourself.
Making the Deal
After chatting with a few sellers, I zeroed in on one. The account looked decent, price seemed fair (not cheap, but not outrageous), and the seller seemed reasonably straightforward. We haggled a little, settled on a price.
The next part was the payment and transfer. This is always the most nerve-wracking bit. Who goes first? Do you pay, then hope they send the details? Do they give details, then hope you pay? It’s messy. Some platforms offer a middleman service – you pay the service, the seller gives the details to the service, you confirm you got the account and secured it, then the service releases the money. I decided to go with something like that, felt a tiny bit safer than direct transfer, even if it cost a small extra fee. Better safe than sorry, I figured.
Securing the Damn Thing
Okay, so the middleman confirmed the seller provided the details. They passed them onto me. This is critical: The moment I got the login info (usually an email and password for Supercell ID or maybe old Google Play/Game Center details), I dropped everything else.
First thing: Logged in immediately. Checked if it matched what was advertised.
Second thing, super important: Changed the associated email address to one of my own secure emails. This is usually the primary way to recover an account.
Third thing: Changed the password immediately to something strong and unique.
Fourth thing: Checked for any linked accounts (like old Google or Apple logins) and removed them if possible. Added my own phone number for recovery if the service allowed it.
Fifth thing: Enabled any two-factor authentication available.
Basically, I did everything I could think of to lock it down and make it mine, cutting off the seller’s access completely. You gotta move fast before they can try anything funny, like recovering it themselves right after getting paid.
Was It Worth It?
So far, so good for me. The account is still mine, haven’t had issues. It definitely saved me hundreds, maybe thousands of hours of grinding. I could jump right into higher-level gameplay, which was what I wanted.
But yeah, it’s a gamble. I know people who bought accounts and lost them weeks or months later because the original owner recovered them using info only they knew. There’s really no 100% guarantee. You’re buying something against the game’s rules, so you accept the risk. If you’re thinking about it, just be aware of what you’re getting into. Do your homework, be paranoid about security, and don’t spend money you can’t afford to lose if things go south.
