I didn't see where Patrick said that the transferable items would go away, so I apologize if I missed something.  But how do non-transferable items affect the virtual economy?  Especially if the transferable ones are still available?

*Edit:  As an example, say that I paid cash for 50 "Uber-Credits" (not purchasable with Tu) for a tricked-out purple hat for my HA.  It would have feathers, a huge brim, and would literally reek of insanity.  And Disco.  But in the end...it's a hat for my HA.  That's all.  I can't sell it for Tu.  I can't give it to someone else.  I don't understand how this hat (or my subsequently amazing HA) would drive down or raise prices for other items in the game which are purchasable with Tu.  I also personally  think that making said hat available for Tu later would kind of ruin the whole basic idea here.  But I'm slow about economy-stuff, so I welcome enlightenment.  :)

Just a small suggestion, could the special currency maybe be purchasable as a gift for another user?  Maybe have an option on the purchase page that reads "For self" or "For (enter username)"?  I know I'd love to spoil some users who would be happy to donate and help the site but simply can't due to college/kids/real life.  ♥

I think the gift thing is great. I'll add it to the main post ;D

I don't think patrick mentioned them being non-transferrable(The items). Couldn't something be bought from there and then sold for however much that user wants for their real money?

I support the idea of having the CS pet or item available to real money payers for a length of time untill they are available to buy with tu but if they were unable to buy with tu and they were only for people who paid money then i do think that may cause a rift in the community.

I think you should also take into account that all these rare pets or items that are priced at double the tu to buy them may encourage people to set up multiple accounts, i agree that goals like CS creatu and items should be a challenge to get but not too hard that it causes multiple accounts or offputs new users, also, Res staff strongly promote the use of only 1 account to make everything fair but then by introducing these items that can only be bought with real money and are non-transferable goes against all that Res is loved for, being equal to all users.

Perhaps Packages could be used to get bulk CS eggs or items at a discount if you pay with money or people could come up with another way to make money... possibly those token thingies that you buy in real life and you can log on to get CS eggs or items, maybe that would also spread awareness of the site and attract more users if there were items sold in the real world relating to the site :3 i realise that may be impossible due to expence but it's an idea