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<blockquote data-quote="StinkyEttin" data-source="post: 6738144" data-attributes="member: 6786802">The promotional certificates are not the property of Wizards. However, they have no trade log, so once they've been used and the character's information filled in, that's it; selling them or trading them is useless. Promotional material has always been a huge commodity. Dice, minis, the character creation cards from the 3rd edition living campaigns--all of these things could routinely be found on ebay and the like. It's just the nature of the game.That said, calling it pay-to-win is a stretch. Most con certs contain benefits that provide additional options rather than provide outright additional benefits. The Death Domain cert is anything but overpowered; same with the Aasimar cert from Gen Con 2015. That, and their non-tradeable status and limited run makes them much easier to handle in that regard.I can tell you right now, that the certs I have are flat out not for sale. I have given out a total of 5 since Gen Con 2014 and none of the recipients knew that I had them. Kids, first-time players, and folks that demonstrate exceptional enthusiasm about the program are my preferred targets.Be suspicious, but as the trade/sale of these con certs is completely permissible, be cautious in denying players the benefit of their use. Provided it is completed correctly, they are legal instruments and entitle the bearer to all of the benefits detailed therein; we don't get to decide on their validity based on our own moral standing.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="StinkyEttin, post: 6738144, member: 6786802"] The promotional certificates are not the property of Wizards. However, they have no trade log, so once they've been used and the character's information filled in, that's it; selling them or trading them is useless. Promotional material has always been a huge commodity. Dice, minis, the character creation cards from the 3rd edition living campaigns--all of these things could routinely be found on ebay and the like. It's just the nature of the game. That said, calling it pay-to-win is a stretch. Most con certs contain benefits that provide additional options rather than provide outright additional benefits. The Death Domain cert is anything but overpowered; same with the Aasimar cert from Gen Con 2015. That, and their non-tradeable status and limited run makes them much easier to handle in that regard. I can tell you right now, that the certs I have are flat out not for sale. I have given out a total of 5 since Gen Con 2014 and none of the recipients knew that I had them. Kids, first-time players, and folks that demonstrate exceptional enthusiasm about the program are my preferred targets. Be suspicious, but as the trade/sale of these con certs is completely permissible, be cautious in denying players the benefit of their use. Provided it is completed correctly, they are legal instruments and entitle the bearer to all of the benefits detailed therein; we don't get to decide on their validity based on our own moral standing. [/QUOTE]

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