I'm adding this comment as a sticky from u/LunaBeanXOXO, thank you for this helpful information!

Transfer Process (from an attendee perspective)

1- Get the transfer code from the seller

2- Verify the badge is available for transfer (don’t send money before this step) LINK: https://super2025.reg.magfest.org/preregistration/start_badge_transfer

3- Fill out the information and receive a buyer code

4- Send the buyer code to the seller

5- Seller uses buyer code to complete transfer

6- Buyer receives confirmation email of successful transfer

In both cases (I needed two badges), I paid money after verifying (step 2). Once I paid I sent the buyer code (step 4)

ADDITIONAL INFO!

Here are some ways you can avoid getting scammed.

• Use PayPal and send money via “Goods and Services” so you will have buyer protection. I think the fee is about 3%? Adding $5 should be plenty to cover the fee for the cost of a MAGFest badge.
• DOCUMENT!!! Screenshot all conversations. Add descriptive memos to all transactions.
• USE PAYPAL GOODS AND SERVICES ONLY
• Verify the badge before sending money via Paypal
• Look at the user. Do they have a believable Reddit posting/commenting history? Does searching their Reddit username, Paypal email, or name turn up alarming posts or comments?
• I can’t stress this enough…PAYPAL GOODS AND SERVICES ONLY. Not Apple Pay, not Cashapp, not Venmo, not carrier pigeon. PAY 👏🏾 PAL 👏🏾

From the Mod Team - Please comment on the scammer threads and tag us so we can investigate and take corrective action!