A Fortnite player is attempting to sell their account on eBay for $9,000, citing the inclusion of an elusive “Pirate Token.” The item was introduced as part of the game's recent One Piece-themed Treasure Hunters season and is currently hidden within in-game chests.
How the Pirate Token Works
The token functions as a temporary unlock key for the Fortnite store. Players who manage to find one can claim nearly all items available in the store for a duration of two weeks. Crucially, these items remain in the player's inventory even after the two-week window expires.
Auction Details
The eBay listing, posted by user nich-12290, features a “Buy It Now” price of $9,000. Bidding for the account started at $1,500. The seller is offering the entire account rather than the token itself, as the tokens are non-transferable within the game. The account is also listed as containing 144 skins.
Quick Facts
- Item: Pirate Token (found in-game via chests).
- Benefit: Unlocks most Fortnite store items for 14 days; items are kept permanently.
- Auction Platform: eBay (Seller: nich-12290).
- Listing Price: $9,000 (Buy It Now) or starting bids at $1,500.
- Account Contents: Includes 144 skins.
While the seller is looking for a significant payout, the value of the token is difficult to quantify. Estimations of the total cost to purchase everything currently in the store hover around $1,000. Given that the store inventory rotates—meaning it is unlikely to contain $9,000 worth of new content during the two-week window—and that many players likely already own a portion of the current store offerings, the $9,000 price tag significantly exceeds the likely retail value of the items unlocked.