[size=4][i]We, Passant the Weak (The glass expert) and Soothing Sands, official Sand melters have hereby decided to work together to supply the realm in a smooth way with a resource that only we can produce: Raw Glass.[/i][/size]
[i]We wish you all happyness with our top quality Glass in the near future and forever.[/i]
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Current prices-
(extra if you can't fill the jar)
If you provide sand + heat .... donation/fee (see details below)
If you provide sand ............... donation/fee + fill up the 20k heat jar (if we have one)
If you provide heat ................ flexible price
If you provide neither ............ flexible price + fill up the 20k heat jar
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[u][u]General Policy - Sand Melter's statement[/u][/u]
The alliance of the Glass Master (Passant) and Soothing Sands should be clear to calm any fear you may have about the cost of such a beautiful ressource. We have decided to [b]keep the price as low as possible[/b] (even supplying at no cost) and will do so as long we consider that our work is recognised and valued by the community.
Of course, if we notice that our beloved artwork(Raw Glass manufactured by us is a piece of art) is used by greedy people to make money, we reserve the right to change our pricing policy or even ban those who use raw Glass to selfishly benefit from any trade with us.
It should be noted however that we are dependant of other guilds or ressource providers to perform our work. Depending on their attitude and price policy towards us, we shall adjust our price accordingly.
[u][u]How to get Raw Glass for no money?[/u][/u]
We will gladly supply [s]4[/s] [b]8 [/b]pieces of Raw Glass to whomever is able to provide us with 1-8 units of sand and one or several heat containers loaded with a total of 20k Heat. Please note that current heat containers compatible with our Sand Melter are Heat Jars and Heat stones.
The only fee we are asking for is a donation in the form the customer wishes of whatever he/she considers fair. It is intended to compensate the time we are giving to the community in order to provide a reliable source of Glass. While exceptions can be made for the first order from particularly poor or young customers that have nothing to donate, the donation is mandatory from any customer that is part of a guild or owns the rights and tools to produce goods or collect resources in any form (water, heat, wood, stones, etc...).
[u][u]What to do if you need glass but don't have a heat container?[/u][/u]
If we can get our hand on a heat Jar, we will lend it to you so that you fill it up with 20K heat. In that case, service will be free (as stated above) as long as the Jar was leased to us at no cost. If you can't load the jar with heat, we will arange that for you but will ask for a fee in coins to cover our extra work and time. If we have no jar (or heat stone), you will get no glass!
[u][u]What to do if you need glass but don't have sand?[/u][/u]
If you have no sand we will ask a fee in silver coins to cover the extra cost to get some for you. Rate will depend on the general situation of the sand market. Please note that it may take time.
[u][u]Technical notes.[/u][/u]
Our tool is very efficient but quite basic: we will give you [s]4[/s] [b]8[/b] units of Glass for whatever quantity of sand you are providing us with (1 to 8). Yes, that means that you should try providing us with only 1 unit of sand if possible.
We ask you to [b]never provide us with sand prior to when we allow you to do so[/b]. Please note that your sand may be lost and won't be compensated if you fail to do so, as it may mix with other sand we could have in our inventory.
[u][u]Disclaimer[/u][/u]
Price Policy is set for a trial period. If things go smoothly, we will keep it that way. If adjustments are needed we will let our customers know through forum and Mood panel annoucement.
Price policy will be updated as necessary, should any event in the realm require to do so (change in our tool for example).
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EDIT: 9/oct/2011 Replaced 'donation' by 'donation/fee (see details below)' in the price summary at the request of some semantic experts. I hope it's enough because i don't have the lust to edit the post in its entirety.