Why are things so overpriced? - Page 2 - Guild Wars Forums

FengShuiDove · Aug 13, 2009, 11:17 PM // 23:17

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Originally Posted by Z'HA'DUM

i wike bunny wabbits

...kay.

OT: Rarity, mostly, drives the price to where it's generally acceptable to the target buyer playerbase. Precedent next (what the last 5,000 people paid for said item) and necessity (I really want this item and can't seem to find it anywhere else) are probably the following factors.

If you think it's overpriced, then for you, it is. That 80k would seem like nothing if you really wanted that item. Seriously. On the other hand, for you, 80k would seem ridiculous if you had no desire for it. If this is a question about making sufficient amounts of money, check out the farming sections of either this forum or PvX.

Bob Slydell · Aug 13, 2009, 11:32 PM // 23:32

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Originally Posted by yCoRrUpT

no clue why items are so over priced i just buy like 3K worth of upgrades and a plain item and get the same item out of something thats 50K

The basic stuff and the elite stuff is all the same. But people pay extra to look good. (<< Avatar)

Back when I was new I thought it was stupid to purchase a 15k set, what a waste of money!

Here I am now with 4 prestige sets in my possession and looking to make another.

Voodoo Rage · Aug 13, 2009, 11:38 PM // 23:38

I don't think those prices that THAT unreasonable. But, yes, there are a few "power sellers" who just spam ridiculously overpriced items hoping they get a seller who doesn't know anything.

Where's my buddy, Bubba X Snake? He likes to hang out in Rata Sum trying to sell things like a Q11 Elemental Sword for 12k. He sells them too (after like a week). Personally, my time is always precious, so if I want to get rid of something, it's priced to move fast. Period.

Igniito · Aug 14, 2009, 12:06 AM // 00:06

Sorry to sort of... butt in here.

I just wondered, what does it mean when people say like "r9, q10, q9" etc when referring to weapons and shields etc? I'm pretty new and can't work out what it means

Voodoo Rage · Aug 14, 2009, 12:31 AM // 00:31

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Originally Posted by Igniito

Sorry to sort of... butt in here.

I just wondered, what does it mean when people say like "r9, q10, q9" etc when referring to weapons and shields etc? I'm pretty new and can't work out what it means

It says what attribute requirement needs to be met to get the maximum damage from the weapon. Usually for maximum strength weapons, R9 is normally the best and R13 is the worst (there are some R7 and R8's but they are very rare for max damage).

Just remember, as already pointed out, if you are already spec'd to 13 in, say swordmanship, your R13 sword is going to do the same damage as an R9 sword. So a lower requirement weapon is really either a prestige thing, using it on a lower level character, or using a build that doesn't spec that many points into that requirement (like a Tactics shield).

Kendil · Aug 14, 2009, 08:45 AM // 08:45

Take it easy guys, the thread maker is apparantly so new to the game so he sees every max weapon as the best one, and then why buy one for 80k when you can buy another one (whith the same stats, but different skin) for 70k less?

The answer is: Buy the one you think is best, If you want a certain skin (like the look of the weapon) or just like to shine with an expensive weapon, then buy it for 80k. If you're only intrested in having a max weapon and want the spend your money on something else, then do so.

Yang Whirlwind · Aug 14, 2009, 09:40 AM // 09:40

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Originally Posted by Igniito

Sorry to sort of... butt in here.

I just wondered, what does it mean when people say like "r9, q10, q9" etc when referring to weapons and shields etc? I'm pretty new and can't work out what it means

Short for: Requirement. Q9, R9, Req9 means that the items requires you to have at least 9 in the linked attibute to wield it effectively.

As for OP's question:
GW mimics the fundamental principles of the marked economics. Prices are based exclusively on people's perception of stock and demand.
If an item is perceived to be rare or desirable it's price will go up, if an item is perceived to be common and undesirable, it's price will go down.

As in real life, it is more people's perception of the facts than the actual facts themselves that dictate people's actions and beliefs.

If you do not believe these items are worth their price, I assume you are uninterested in looks and image.
You can use this to your advantage by buying undesirable items, which (due to the above effect), can be bought for less than their actual value.

Aug 13, 2009, 11:38 PM // 23:38	#23
Voodoo Rage Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Guild: Geezers Profession: R/	I don't think those prices that THAT unreasonable. But, yes, there are a few "power sellers" who just spam ridiculously overpriced items hoping they get a seller who doesn't know anything. Where's my buddy, Bubba X Snake? He likes to hang out in Rata Sum trying to sell things like a Q11 Elemental Sword for 12k. He sells them too (after like a week). Personally, my time is always precious, so if I want to get rid of something, it's priced to move fast. Period.

Aug 14, 2009, 12:06 AM // 00:06	#24
Igniito Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2009 Profession: W/Mo	Sorry to sort of... butt in here. I just wondered, what does it mean when people say like "r9, q10, q9" etc when referring to weapons and shields etc? I'm pretty new and can't work out what it means

Aug 14, 2009, 08:45 AM // 08:45	#26
Kendil Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sweden	Take it easy guys, the thread maker is apparantly so new to the game so he sees every max weapon as the best one, and then why buy one for 80k when you can buy another one (whith the same stats, but different skin) for 70k less? The answer is: Buy the one you think is best, If you want a certain skin (like the look of the weapon) or just like to shine with an expensive weapon, then buy it for 80k. If you're only intrested in having a max weapon and want the spend your money on something else, then do so.