Shipper for Hire

[quarter]

On the PvE server, at least one captain believes he can make a profit by transporting goods for another player. This is in response to the removal of the port-to-port delivery available prior to Patch 10.  

We can do this informally, but it is difficult and risky due to coordination of ownership of goods, money exchange, etc.  

would like to see updates to support this: 

1) probably need a way to advertise and negotiate rates fees etc.  Maybe a bulletin board where captains post transport needs and transporters advertise services

2) need a way create a contract so that money and goods are held in escrow until delivery is made

3) if on PvP server, need mechanisms, policies WRT goods lost or stolen during shipment

4) maybe have capability for both one-time and recurring deliveries. 

[Farrago]

I've recently tried to get such a bulletin board going. It hasn't reached critical mass but maybe folks will ultimately find it useful:

Scuttlebutt from the Harbor Master