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Thanks Jewell for explaining these things so well and when life is hard, pray for wisdom

I guess when deeded to group a 16 sqm mini parcel would earn 10% of 16 = 1.6 sqm for a grand total of 16 + 1.6 = 17.6 sqm, with enough prims for a towel and pillows

How many prims does a 16 sqm parcel get you?

So: Purchasing a 1024 sqm parcel, when that’s all the property owned and then deeded to group, the extra sqm credit would be 102 sqm, and any additional sqm below a total of 2048(that being up to 2047) sqm would not add any extra sqm credit above the 102 sqm? And: Purchasing a 2048 sqm parcel, when that’s all the property owned and then deeded to group, the extra sqm credit would be 204 sqm, and any additional sqm below a total of 4096(that being up to 4095) sqm would not add any extra sqm credit above the 204 sqm? And so on and so forth...?

it's a start.. thanks

Purchasing a 1024 sqm parcel, when that’s all the property owned, is a $7.00 p/m tier. Once deeded to a group to gain the 10% group discount, what is the maximum possible sqm allowed beyond 1024 sqm and still remain in the $7.00 p/m tier?

Thanks Cirus and Alwin.. this explains what I didn't know about purchasing sims

Thanks Cirus, but that's only 6 choices

Thanks Alwin, that's understandable.

This is under "Land Forum", and yes, I'm buying.. Care to speak concerning OP question?

How does one go about independently search for full sims that are for sale?

Yes, I've heard that, and I have a group. Thanks for reminding me Alwin, and for being willing to be so helpful.

So the closest would be 4,096 sqm, but with my 1,024 sqm premium credit, it would be [1,024 + 4,096] = 5,120 sqm and would be charged only USD$22.00 p/m for the additional 4,096 sqm ?

Is 5,120 sqm a full tier, and if so, how many prims would it have? If a 5,120 sqm parcel isn't a full tier, I'd like to know what would be the closest full tier on either side. Like maybe 4,096 sqm on the lower end, and 8,192 sqm on the higher end

All very practical. I'd further forget the maximum price I'd pay, so if the current high bid is low enough, I could place my first and last bid worth 2 bids, a split second before bidding closed. I myself have spent ridiculous prices for parcels I really wanted, but in an auction, I'm not there for a deal, but a steal.

The #1 portion of your remarks, was just what I needed to here, and for that thank you so much. The #2 portion of your remarks, seem to be not the case from my vantage point, in that showing no interest in the auction may lull others in thinking it's not so competitive. Also, and more to the point, there's simply no reason to tip your hand with any premature bidding. I'd much prefer taking my competition by surprise, allowing them precious little time to adjust.

That makes perfect sense, and thank you for helping me with these questions so liberally.

You've heard the old saying, "It's all about LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION". I like the big 3, Water, Protected Road Connected, and Snowy. And then you have lands like in Zindra, where there are vast communities allowing no terraforming, making for a most homogeneous atmosphere. Do any of these types of lands I just mentioned have enough abandoned lands to make sifting through them worth the time and energy?

I've never been able to efficiently find abandoned lands. Is there any way of targeting them?

But that shows the competition what they must beat well ahead of the end. With proper timing, seconds before the end, I could give them no time to think out whether or not they want to match it

Thanks for your response Alwin. Is the 'auto bid just the normal bid entry under the 'Submit Your Maximum Bid' ?

Understanding the basics, like the minimum bid must be L$10 above the current highest bid, how does biding in excess of the minimum needed has any advantage? How much time does it take the system to process a bid before it's recognized, given lag, and number of bids made at the same time?

Thanks Alexis, for being willing to share your hard earned expertise. You're the best SL has to offer.

Being that Jewell has 17,826 posts, and I only 7.. shouldn't I be the LittleMe 🥴 Thanks to everyone who has, and perhaps will have participated with your thoughtful insights. God Bless All, bob Let's not play the fool

Yes, that's fully understood, not being new to the game of land auctions, but in Map, land for sale has lots of information concerning them, but no mention if they are owned by LLs or not, which would be useful. I'm looking for a way to locate abandoned lands specifically, and I understand you don't believe it's possible.