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After you have [[How do I find land to buy|found the land]] you want, it's time to buy it. Buying land in Second Life is easy: | After you have [[How do I find land to buy|found the land]] you want, it's time to buy it. Buying land in Second Life is easy: | ||
# Right-click the parcel you want to purchase. | # Right-click the parcel you want to purchase. | ||
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# Review the purchase information. | # Review the purchase information. | ||
# Click '''OK'''. | # Click '''OK'''. | ||
Of course, it's best to know what you're getting into, so take note of the following tips: | Of course, it's best to know what you're getting into, so take note of the following tips: | ||
{{KBnote| '''Note:''' Parcel-level maturity settings govern where they appear in Search window results. Region-level maturity settings govern actual maturity-based access to land. | |||
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* Hit '''Ctrl+Alt+Shift+P''' on your keyboard to see parcel boundary lines. Make sure you know what you're purchasing. | * Hit '''Ctrl+Alt+Shift+P''' on your keyboard to see parcel boundary lines. Make sure you know what you're purchasing. | ||
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* Read the '''Primitives Parcel Supports''' entry in the About Land window's '''Objects''' tab. This indicates how many primitives you can place on this land. | * Read the '''Primitives Parcel Supports''' entry in the About Land window's '''Objects''' tab. This indicates how many primitives you can place on this land. | ||
{{KBcaution| '''Caution:''' The '''Simulator Object Usage''' entry is '''NOT''' a measure of the object usage you will receive if you don't own the land yet! | |||
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* If you have the [[How do I open the Advanced menu (Formerly known as the Client menu.)|Advanced menu]] active, try hiding objects by hitting '''Ctrl+Alt+Shift+1''' on your keyboard to make sure there isn't a hidden "hole" within the property that you're not actually purchasing with the rest of the land. | * If you have the [[How do I open the Advanced menu (Formerly known as the Client menu.)|Advanced menu]] active, try hiding objects by hitting '''Ctrl+Alt+Shift+1''' on your keyboard to make sure there isn't a hidden "hole" within the property that you're not actually purchasing with the rest of the land. | ||
* Make sure you're happy with the overall shape of the land. Most land in Second Life can only be raised 4m above or below its original position, and the previous owner may have reached that limit already (i.e., the land you wish to raise may have already been raised 4m). | * Make sure you're happy with the overall shape of the land. Most land in Second Life can only be raised 4m above or below its original position, and the previous owner may have reached that limit already (i.e., the land you wish to raise may have already been raised 4m). | ||
Most of all, before you buy land, make sure you're familiar with how Second Life bills for land. Read up on the [[Frequently Asked Questions from Beginning Landowners|Frequently Asked Questions from Beginning Land Owners]] before making a purchase. | Most of all, before you buy land, make sure you're familiar with how Second Life bills for land. Read up on the [[Frequently Asked Questions from Beginning Landowners|Frequently Asked Questions from Beginning Land Owners]] before making a purchase. | ||
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After you have found the land you want, it's time to buy it. Buying land in Second Life is easy:
- Right-click the parcel you want to purchase.
- Choose About Land.
- Click the Buy Land button.
- Review the purchase information.
- Click OK.
Of course, it's best to know what you're getting into, so take note of the following tips:
 |
Note: Note: Parcel-level maturity settings govern where they appear in Search window results. Region-level maturity settings govern actual maturity-based access to land. |
- Hit Ctrl+Alt+Shift+P on your keyboard to see parcel boundary lines. Make sure you know what you're purchasing.
- Take note of the About Land listings for the land's area in square meters.
- From the About Land window's General tab, check to see if objects are included in the sale.
- Read the Primitives Parcel Supports entry in the About Land window's Objects tab. This indicates how many primitives you can place on this land.
 |
Important: Caution: The Simulator Object Usage entry is NOT a measure of the object usage you will receive if you don't own the land yet! |
- If you have the Advanced menu active, try hiding objects by hitting Ctrl+Alt+Shift+1 on your keyboard to make sure there isn't a hidden "hole" within the property that you're not actually purchasing with the rest of the land.
- Make sure you're happy with the overall shape of the land. Most land in Second Life can only be raised 4m above or below its original position, and the previous owner may have reached that limit already (i.e., the land you wish to raise may have already been raised 4m).
Most of all, before you buy land, make sure you're familiar with how Second Life bills for land. Read up on the Frequently Asked Questions from Beginning Land Owners before making a purchase.