New player but confused

Lagaidh · #1 12-02-2010, 09:33 AM

Another alternative to getting geared is by being a trader. Now, being a trader is a complete bore to some folks, and I understand their perspective.

My main is a PAL. Hell, so is my trader, heh. I've geared me and my wife's toon (a DRU) by simply trading in the EC tunnel.

It started slowly. I scraped up the plat to buy a Bloodstained Mantle for about 50p. I sold that one for 125p. I watch the trade window for a gut feeling on the average price for an item. Try to buy below that price, and sell for at or slightly above that average.

We are L30, started in August. I have all my class specific armor that I want (BP, Gaunts, Boots, Legs, Vambraces), except for bracers (I'm just not seeing those for sale! Not once!) a Mithril Two Handed Sword, Diamondine Earrings, Hooded Black Cloak, Thick Banded Belt, the 5AC 55HP rings. I'd even managed to snag a FBSS for 11562 plat but couldn't pass up a straight trade for a Pearl Kedge Totem for my wife.

I'm still wearing a small bronze mask, but hey... I'll get something good.

I know many hate trading, but I have ALWAYS loved it. I'm well geared for L30, and my wife's DRU is already over 200 wis! The only thing we actively camped for was the +6 wis mace in Kithicor (Thanks Heddy, Glaani, Ellipsis et. al.)

I only mention this as an alternative to making a caster alt to just burn for money. The time spent may roughly equal out. I love the thrill of a deal, others want to be actively hunting for money.

I loved this part of live and p99. Kythe (my wife) still calls it a Lag trade when I score a deal in real life.

Estu · #2 12-02-2010, 10:47 AM

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It started slowly. I scraped up the plat to buy a Bloodstained Mantle for about 50p. I sold that one for 125p. I watch the trade window for a gut feeling on the average price for an item. Try to buy below that price, and sell for at or slightly above that average.

Why not use the auction tracker? Do you find that looking at the prices yourself is more reliable?

Lagaidh · #3 12-03-2010, 08:38 AM

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Why not use the auction tracker? Do you find that looking at the prices yourself is more reliable?

I use a mix. For some items, the auction tracker is useful. At times, the data isn't reliable compared to what I see happening in the tunnel.

If the tracker isn't accurate at times, I go with my gut.

It's worked out I suppose. We're geared.