25 Feb 2001
Welcome to uobuy.com.

You are one of a few Ultima Online traders specially selected for a sneak preview of this prospective new site.

Please bear in mind that the site and indeed the concept are barely at construction stage.  I've thrown these few pages together to give you traders the opportunity for input at this very early development stage.

In fact, I'm not just asking for input... I'm pleading!  Your advice, suggestions and criticisms will greatly affect the course of this project.  Heck, maybe I've got it wrong, uobuy isn't even viable, nobody is interested and I'll shelve the whole thing!  Please let me know!!

The only links that currently work are those under the development heading.  They've been sorted into some kind of order... viewing from top to bottom will probably make most sense.

Have a look, see what you think and most importantly, please provide some feedback.  Comments should ideally be issued on the Message Boards (hopefully generating some debate), but you can email me directly if you wish at sizzlepot@hotmail.com.

Also, to continue receiving news and updates as to the progress of this site, add your email address to the Mailing List.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Sizzlepot (Europa)

 25 Feb 2001
"OK..  I'm here!  But what do I get out of this?"

Umm, good question!  I'm not offended...  honestly!  As a UO trader myself, I realise that time is money...  or about one message in a bottle per hour! 
  • INFLUENCE
    You'll have the satisfaction of influencing the site development, thereby making the end product more to your own liking!
  • HONOURABLE STATUS!
    Provide input now, and you'll be added to an elite list of traders who will always have the first shout when it comes to future developments, even after the site is fully functional.
  • TRADE BENEFITS
    Weighted search engine!  Your trader status will be 'upgraded' within the uobuy database.  Put more simply, your goods will appear at the top of search results giving you the greater opportunity to conclude a sale.
  • GUARANTEED LINKING
    One of the intended features is a mega-database of UO links, with "site of the week" promotions and mini advertising of some of the sites.  I'll ensure that any traders with their own sites that help now, will receive greater exposure in the future.
  • THANKS
    Lots and lots of it too....  ;o)   I draw the line at kissing and cuddling, but you can be assured of my gratitude for any suggestions provided.

Now click on the development links for more information.