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Stick Cult
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Posted - 2009.02.17 21:20:00 -
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Hey. I've been trying my hand at trading things recently...got a few million off of it, but after quite a few trips in my Iteron..so I'm just wondering how I find good stuff to trade around. I can't expect you to tell me specific items, that'd be kinda stupid, but just how to find the items to trade on my own.
Thanks in advance.
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Estel Arador
Minmatar
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Posted - 2009.02.17 21:21:00 -
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Research, Research, Reseach, Spreadsheets.
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Stick Cult
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Posted - 2009.02.17 21:22:00 -
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Edited by: Stick Cult on 17/02/2009 21:22:28
I know that...the problem is how to do the research LOL, what am I looking for?
(Also, thanks for the jump clone =D)
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kurikymoko yasai
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Posted - 2009.02.17 21:25:00 -
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Read the stickies for a start. The thing about trading is that initially it is very slow and tedious since you don't know what to look for but later on you can be in any region and spot opportuinites within minutes.
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Estel Arador
Minmatar
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Posted - 2009.02.17 21:27:00 -
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 Originally by: Stick Cult
Edited by: Stick Cult on 17/02/2009 21:22:28
I know that...the problem is how to do the research LOL, what am I looking for?
(Also, thanks for the jump clone =D)
You're welcome 
You're looking for items with low buy orders and high sell orders, either in the same station or in different areas (regions, usually). The former brings you less per transaction (usually) but allows you to a far greater number of transactions since you're not wasting time moving stuff.
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Kazzac Elentria
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Posted - 2009.02.17 21:32:00 -
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Originally by: kurikymoko yasai
Read the stickies for a start. The thing about trading is that initially it is very slow and tedious since you don't know what to look for but later on you can be in any region and spot opportuinites within minutes.
This, the new coming question thread has at least three posts that I can think of that cover the graphing in the market window, information which when applied correctly gives you a lot of indicators on what to trade when you look through the various items in game. |
Robacz
Essence Trade
Essence Enterprises
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Posted - 2009.02.17 21:33:00 -
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Edited by: Robacz on 17/02/2009 21:33:49
Take a look on attribute implants for example. People get them as a reward, this often happens in distant stations with good agents, most of their buyers are however on local hub, there might be an opportunity?  Also... buy orders, use them.
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Lord Zarcam
Amarr
Royal Amarr Institute
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Posted - 2009.02.18 03:19:00 -
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I started by trading items I used regularly. And then expanding by experimenting with limited numbers of new items. If they sold quickly, I slowly increased my inventory levels. If they didn't, I quit stocking them.
Some items sell fast with lower profit margins, other items sell slower but with much higher profits. Plan to spend a few weeks or a few months finding what works for you in your area.
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Amarr Citizen 155
Alternative Methods Research Group
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Posted - 2009.02.18 04:13:00 -
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Pancakes.
Quote:
Ricdic (about starting ebank, July 2007): Think of it as a miniature EIB done right. I cannot see this getting anywhere near 700b any time in the future tbh.
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Frenden Dax
Dax Acquisitions
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Posted - 2009.02.18 04:17:00 -
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Originally by: Amarr Citizen 155
Pancakes.
Waffles.
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FunzzeR
Counter Errorist Unit
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Posted - 2009.02.18 04:30:00 -
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FunzzeR's 5 steps to trading success:
1. Load up a spreadsheet program
2. Enter price data (either comparing prices in two regions, or finding the differential between buy and sell orders intra-region.
3. Trade the items that have the best spreads/margin
4. ???
5. Profit
Seriously though it is that simple, don't overthink or over analyze.
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Kazzac Elentria
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Posted - 2009.02.18 04:44:00 -
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Originally by: Frenden Dax
Originally by: Amarr Citizen 155
Pancakes.
Waffles.
Just not the same without the link  |
Brock Nelson
Caldari
Flux Technologies Inc
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Posted - 2009.02.18 05:16:00 -
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Originally by: Amarr Citizen 155
Pancakes.
Well, that isn't coming out until March
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Hexxx
Minmatar
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Posted - 2009.02.18 06:01:00 -
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Originally by: Brock Nelson
Originally by: Amarr Citizen 155
Pancakes.
Well, that isn't coming out until March
And we all know that Pancakes are going to have too much flavor. Expect a Pancake nerf in about 3 months after Pancake launch, just before Waffles hit the test server.
Honestly, I just can't stop drooling over the maple syrup vids. The maple syrup expansion is going to be bigger and better than pancakes and waffles combined!!!!
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Kazzac Elentria
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Posted - 2009.02.18 13:20:00 -
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I created a monster
"I have become destroyer..." |
Rob Loz
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Posted - 2009.02.18 14:10:00 -
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Be careful to also look at the amount being sold. I.e look at the graphs. It is a waste of time trying to sell 10000 units of something if only 1 or 2 units a day are sold. You may find a better system nearby with slightly less profit but willingness to buy all your goods.
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CAPTAIN FAECES
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Posted - 2009.02.18 20:35:00 -
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Originally by: FunzzeR
FunzzeR's 5 steps to trading success:
1. Load up a spreadsheet program
2. Enter price data (either comparing prices in two regions, or finding the differential between buy and sell orders intra-region.
3. Trade the items that have the best spreads/margin
4. ???
5. Profit
Seriously though it is that simple, don't overthink or over analyze.
That will only get you the total profit, it ignores time. Profit/time is what is important.
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Hexxx
Minmatar
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Posted - 2009.02.18 23:23:00 -
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Originally by: Kazzac Elentria
I created a monster
"I have become destroyer..."
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Aricaan
Gallente
Playboy Enterprises
Dark Taboo
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Posted - 2009.02.19 01:27:00 -
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If it dont make ISK, it dont make Cents.
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