Path of Exile 2 Player Accidentally Sells Headhunter for 28 Exalts

Mistakes were made in Path of Exile 2 this week, and they were costly.

On the PoE2 Reddit, a player shared how they had saved up for a Headhunter, one of the game’s most famous chase items, only for another copy to drop just a few maps later. Instead of pocketing the jackpot, it automatically listed on trade for 28 Exalted Orbs.

Mistakes were made! Congrats to whomever got a HH for 28ex.
byu/observerr89 inPathOfExile2

Their hideout was instantly swarmed, and the item was gone in seconds. “Congrats to whomever got a HH for 28ex,” they wrote. “I laughed it off and kept playing.”

How Bots Snag Items Instantly

The speed of the sale was suspiciously fast, and most players assume a bot grabbed it. The way it usually works is simple:

• Bots connect directly to the trade API or use browser extensions to detect listings instantly.
• They run across multiple accounts in parallel, often on servers closer to trade exchanges.
• Humans have to load the trade invite, click, and accept – by then, the item is already gone.

That is why regular players often feel like they never stand a chance, especially on consoles where interfaces are slower.

Trade Frustrations Resurface

The story caused another wave of complaints about Path of Exile 2’s trade system. Players argue that bots have a massive advantage, and GGG still has not implemented countermeasures. Boss farming, currency trading, and big-ticket items all feel skewed toward automation.

Sure, it is a funny story, but also another reminder of how frustrating trade can be in PoE2 right now. For one lucky (or automated) buyer, however, it was the deal of the season.