Can't Trade, Mail, or Use the Auction House in WoW Classic
Common Problems
- Error: You are self-found and cannot trade
- Error: You are self-found and cannot send mail
- Error: You are self-found and cannot use the auction house
- Error: That action is currently restricted
- Error: Couldn’t create an application for the posting
Self-Found Characters (Hardcore)
If you chose to be a self-found hardcore character you cannot trade with other players nor use the mail or the Auction House. If you want, you can turn off this limitation by talking to the Apprentice Watcher.
Other Characters
If you are new to World of Warcraft, you will not be able to give gold or give items to other players for the first month of paid play. You can confirm the date of your first game time order in your Transaction History. Game time from WoW Tokens does not count to lift this restriction.
While you cannot give gold or items, the following actions are possible:
- You can receive gold and items from friends or guild mates (for free)
- You can sell items on the Auction House
If you would like to buy something from another player, you will not be able to pay with gold nor give them a different item in exchange.
Customer Support does not assist with lifting these restrictions.