{"id":998,"date":"2026-07-14T13:16:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eldorado.gg\/blog\/?p=998"},"modified":"2026-07-15T10:44:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:44:05","slug":"is-eldorado-gg-legit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eldorado.gg\/blog\/is-eldorado-gg-legit\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Eldorado.gg Legit? Answered by The Eldorado.gg Team"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"IsEldorado.gg is built to eliminate scams from the virtual trading scene in video games and let you easily trade hard-earned goods, whether it is in-game currency, accounts, or anything else. The Eldorado.gg team is committed to providing a safe trading environment and building a competitive marketplace with up-to-date stock for any games you need, at suitable prices.<\/p>\n

In this article, we overview marketplace features, company background, and underline our commitment to continuous improvement.<\/p>\n

About Eldorado.gg: where it all started<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It all started with a sincere passion for gaming (RuneScape) and a desire to make some extra cash while studying abroad. While in university, our co-founder, Vladas, started selling OSRS Gold for cash to friends and acquaintances through Facebook groups.<\/p>\n

Bit by bit, the idea was born to provide players with a more seamless experience.\u00a0 A platform where you are in safe hands if the deal gets stuck, as it often does when dealing with random strangers on social media. No more being left on read on Messenger when you just sent your item or money.<\/p>\n

Eldorado.gg was founded in 2018 in Vilnius, Lithuania. At first, we truly struggled: no payment providers, sellers didn\u2019t want to list their offers, we were basically scraping the barrel. After making several good decisions, we gained some traction. Sellers gave us a chance, and payment providers showed some trust.<\/p>\n

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Eldorado.gg in 2019<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Brick by brick, Eldorado.gg became a go-to place to trade in-game currency, accounts, items, boosting, and top-ups. Thousands of orders completed daily, millions of monthly users, and 9-digit value traded yearly. Eldorado.gg became big. Brand recognition began to grow, but the fog of \u201cIs Eldorado legit?\u201d still lingered.<\/p>\n

How does Eldorado.gg work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To put it simply, Eldorado.gg<\/a> is a middleman, similar in principle to eBay. Here are the steps of the ideal order flow on Eldorado.gg:<\/p>\n

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  1. You browse the listings, let\u2019s say Valorant accounts<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. You find what you want, click Buy Now, and make the payment.<\/li>\n
  3. After a successful transaction, you can see the Valorant account details (if the delivery was instant and the seller provided details beforehand).<\/li>\n
  4. If it is not an instant (automated) delivery, you can chat with the seller and get support if needed. Through the chat, the seller provides the account details.<\/li>\n
  5. You check the account and change login credentials to your own.<\/li>\n
  6. You mark the order completed and leave a quick review.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    NOTE:<\/strong> The chatbox is always available, even during automated deliveries, in case you need clarification.<\/p>\n

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    Eldorado.gg checkout page<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

    Marking order as completed<\/h3>\n

    You have the final word: only the buyer can mark the order as completed<\/span><\/strong>. If the seller completes the delivery but you don’t mark the order as completed, the order will automatically close in 3 days<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

    As a seller, you get an order and deliver the goods. Once the order is delivered, you mark it as \u201cDelivered\u201d and wait for the customer to confirm. Without buyer confirmation, the order auto-confirms itself in a few days.<\/p>\n

    Raising a dispute<\/h3>\n

    When the order can\u2019t be reasonably completed, you can raise a dispute<\/strong>. During a dispute, our support joins the conversation and helps solve the situation. If the seller can\u2019t deliver, you receive a refund.<\/p>\n

    What makes Eldorado.gg safe?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Now that you know how it works, let’s see what makes trading on Eldorado.gg safe.<\/p>\n