World of Warcraft™

With the introduction of a new mount, the Heart of the Aspects and the Soul of the Aspects pet, available through the Blizzard Store, we thought it a good idea to bring back a previous thread on the subject of virtual property scams. With this we hope to help raise awareness about possible trade scams involving such items.

Please remember that the transfer of this, and similar items, for in-game gold (virtual currency) is not supported. While our In-Game Support staff may be able to investigate these matters and take appropriate actions towards the scamming account, we are likely unable to assist with the reclamation of any virtual currency exchanged for the product.

As mentioned above, and to expand further, this applies to all such transactions that fall into this category including: purchased virtual pets and mounts, game time/game cards, and Recruit a Friend and Scroll of Resurrection promotional benefits.

Ownership/Selling of the Account or Virtual Items.

...Blizzard does not recognize any purported transfers of virtual property executed outside of the Game, or the purported sale, gift or trade in the “real world” of anything that appears or originates in the Game. Accordingly, you may not sell in-game items or currency for “real” money, or exchange those items or currency for value outside of the Game.

http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/company/legal/wow_tou.html

For further clarification, any virtual items that can be placed on the Auction House for sale, such as the majority of TCG pets/mounts or other in-game non-combat pets, which are Bind on Equip/Use, may be purchased for gold.