Why do so many people want Mountain Troll Tusks? - Guild Wars Forums

Captain Arne Is PRO · Mar 13, 2006, 12:44 AM // 00:44

I saw some guy buying mountain troll tusks @ 16 a piece then 5 more people buying @ 12 a piece. Why do people want these? @@

fiery · Mar 13, 2006, 12:49 AM // 00:49

Only use is for a certain collector item.

ap47 · Mar 13, 2006, 12:50 AM // 00:50

Because they can be traded to a collector for an item worth 125 (5 tusks). Makes them worth 25g each even if merchant only pays 8g.

Captain Arne Is PRO · Mar 13, 2006, 12:58 AM // 00:58

oh, thanks ap!

imsystem · Mar 13, 2006, 01:03 AM // 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap47

Because they can be traded to a collector for an item worth 125 (5 tusks). Makes them worth 25g each even if merchant only pays 8g.

but that is the case for all trader items all the weapons they give are worth 125g

===== d. Merin Trollbane (5 Mountain Troll Tusks) ===== up in snakes dance
??? Jeweled Staff (energy +10, chaos dmg:11-22, req. 9 illusion magic, 20/20)
??? Bone Staff (energy+10, cold dmg:11-22, req. 9 death magic, 20/20)
??? Water Staff (energy+10, cold dmg:11-22, req. 9 water magic, 20/20)
??? Long Sword (slashing dmg:15-22, req. 9 swordsmanship, +15% damage while in stance)

===== g. Trego Stonebreaker (5 Mountain Troll Tusks) ===== in mineral springs
??? Inscribed Chakram (energy +12, req. 9 fast casting, 20/20)
??? Deadly Cesta (dark dmg:11-22, req. 9 blood magic, 20% recharge)
??? Protective Icon (energy +12, req. 9 protection prayers, 20/20)
??? Ascalon Bow (piercing dmg:15-28, req. 9 marksmanship, +15% damage while health>50%, Shortbow)

dont see anything special worth getting
but i still dont believe they are simply getting the items to just sale them to merchant for 125g

Captain Arne Is PRO · Mar 13, 2006, 01:07 AM // 01:07

i was thinking they were taking the ascalon bows and the staves and salvaging them for wood, don't know if this would be productive though

HawkofStorms · Mar 13, 2006, 04:19 AM // 04:19

You can't salvage collector items or quest rewards.

fiery · Mar 13, 2006, 02:45 PM // 14:45

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skyes · Mar 26, 2006, 09:59 AM // 09:59

seems like so little money to be made say 100 tusks= 1.5k to buy
100 tusks = 25 collecter items X 125=2.5k
Net Gain = 1k so kinda umm yea

nitetime · Mar 26, 2006, 04:00 PM // 16:00

yeah, except 100 tusks = 20 itmes * 125 = 2.5k

The Legg · Mar 28, 2006, 07:27 AM // 07:27

What about when we get to the easter event. Like Christmas there may be special collectors in droknar offering special items for collectable items. i cannot remember if they had a christmas collector dealing in troll tusks but they may and we may get another version of candy canes or something else that people can sell for a profit.

Just a thought

bad person · Mar 28, 2006, 01:38 PM // 13:38

They're just an easy way to double (or nearly double) your investment.

fiery · Mar 28, 2006, 02:26 PM // 14:26

Um from the halloween to christmas event, they were same items needed both times. Seeing Factions is coming, may be a diffrent thing collectors want on either side, Factions or Prophecies.

Troll Tusks 250 -> 50 collector x 125 -> 6 k profit.

I myself sell the tusks in bundles to a 18-20 gold range

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Ole Man Bourbon · Mar 28, 2006, 02:42 PM // 14:42

Gotta love the Johnny-come-latelys.

wsmcasey · Mar 28, 2006, 05:43 PM // 17:43

Or better yet, cut out the middle man and farm for gold, items, and tusks yourself.

Prince Aoki · Apr 03, 2006, 01:02 AM // 01:02

NOT WORTH IT.. I tried running to the collectors and I couldnt make it.. I dont even know how far north I have to go in Snake Dance..

Jeebus 07 · Apr 03, 2006, 01:21 AM // 01:21

It's relatively far actually, takes some skill and luck, i have some of the second one

. I made it but had to click like crazy as i still had a few monsters on my tail killing me while i traded my tusks in. So i think its not really worth it to bother running to the collector, personally i keep giving them to any guild member short on money and is willing to make the trip.

CartmanPT · Apr 03, 2006, 01:48 AM // 01:48

I??ve never bought tusk, but i??ve used to farm trolls, and i??ve traded them for items.
The run is very fast and easy, takes 2 minutes or less, if u have farmed the tusks the profit will be near 3,4k each run , if u buy the tusks the profit will be near 2k each run. In my opinion its a very nice profit for 2 minutes, probably someone will come and tell:

"OMG in 2 minutes i can farm 7243678K"

Ok, nice to u

Shadowfox1125 · Apr 03, 2006, 05:59 AM // 05:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince Aoki

NOT WORTH IT.. I tried running to the collectors and I couldnt make it.. I dont even know how far north I have to go in Snake Dance..

After I farmed trolls, I ran to the collector. It isn't difficult at all the get to him. I had at least 200+ tusks with me. I didn't even use my warrior to get to him, but my ranger instead. Don't be lazy if you don't know where the collector is. Saying that it isn't worth it because you didn't take the time to look the collector up is unreasonable and unexplicable.
I did the work for you; this time and this time only.
http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Merin_Trollsbane

EF2NYD · Apr 03, 2006, 06:22 AM // 06:22

Anet's really forced people to scrape the bottom of the barrel.

Mar 13, 2006, 12:44 AM // 00:44	#1
Captain Arne Is PRO Banned Join Date: Jun 2005	Why do so many people want Mountain Troll Tusks? I saw some guy buying mountain troll tusks @ 16 a piece then 5 more people buying @ 12 a piece. Why do people want these? @@

Mar 26, 2006, 04:00 PM // 16:00	#10
nitetime Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: eotn Profession: W/	yeah, except 100 tusks = 20 itmes * 125 = 2.5k Last edited by nitetime; Mar 26, 2006 at 04:03 PM // 16:03..

Mar 28, 2006, 07:27 AM // 07:27	#11
The Legg Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: RAF Lyneham, UK Guild: We Are Gozu ( Gozu ) Profession: N/Me	Troll Tusks What about when we get to the easter event. Like Christmas there may be special collectors in droknar offering special items for collectable items. i cannot remember if they had a christmas collector dealing in troll tusks but they may and we may get another version of candy canes or something else that people can sell for a profit. Just a thought

Mar 13, 2006, 12:49 AM // 00:49	#2
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	Only use is for a certain collector item.

Mar 13, 2006, 12:50 AM // 00:50	#3
ap47 Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sweden Profession: Mo/	Because they can be traded to a collector for an item worth 125 (5 tusks). Makes them worth 25g each even if merchant only pays 8g.

Mar 13, 2006, 12:58 AM // 00:58	#4
Captain Arne Is PRO Banned Join Date: Jun 2005	oh, thanks ap!

Mar 13, 2006, 01:07 AM // 01:07	#6
Captain Arne Is PRO Banned Join Date: Jun 2005	i was thinking they were taking the ascalon bows and the staves and salvaging them for wood, don't know if this would be productive though

Mar 13, 2006, 04:19 AM // 04:19	#7
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	You can't salvage collector items or quest rewards.

Mar 13, 2006, 02:45 PM // 14:45	#8
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	a Battle Cruiser avatar

Mar 26, 2006, 09:59 AM // 09:59	#9
skyes Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2006 Guild: Dracs Profession: Me/E	seems like so little money to be made say 100 tusks= 1.5k to buy 100 tusks = 25 collecter items X 125=2.5k Net Gain = 1k so kinda umm yea

Mar 28, 2006, 01:38 PM // 13:38	#12
bad person Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2006	They're just an easy way to double (or nearly double) your investment.

Mar 28, 2006, 02:26 PM // 14:26	#13
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	Um from the halloween to christmas event, they were same items needed both times. Seeing Factions is coming, may be a diffrent thing collectors want on either side, Factions or Prophecies. Troll Tusks 250 -> 50 collector x 125 -> 6 k profit. I myself sell the tusks in bundles to a 18-20 gold range .

Mar 28, 2006, 02:42 PM // 14:42	#14
Ole Man Bourbon Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta Guild: GONG Profession: W/E	Gotta love the Johnny-come-latelys.

Mar 28, 2006, 05:43 PM // 17:43	#15
wsmcasey Jungle Guide Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Right behind you. Guild: HeRo Profession: W/Rt	Or better yet, cut out the middle man and farm for gold, items, and tusks yourself.

Apr 03, 2006, 01:02 AM // 01:02	#16
Prince Aoki Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vancouver Guild: The Land Of Rising Sun Profession: W/Mo	NOT WORTH IT.. I tried running to the collectors and I couldnt make it.. I dont even know how far north I have to go in Snake Dance..

Apr 03, 2006, 01:21 AM // 01:21	#17
Jeebus 07 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Guild: Doing It For The [LULZ] Profession: W/	It's relatively far actually, takes some skill and luck, i have some of the second one . I made it but had to click like crazy as i still had a few monsters on my tail killing me while i traded my tusks in. So i think its not really worth it to bother running to the collector, personally i keep giving them to any guild member short on money and is willing to make the trip.

Apr 03, 2006, 01:48 AM // 01:48	#18
CartmanPT Academy Page Join Date: Oct 2005 Profession: W/Mo	I??ve never bought tusk, but i??ve used to farm trolls, and i??ve traded them for items. The run is very fast and easy, takes 2 minutes or less, if u have farmed the tusks the profit will be near 3,4k each run , if u buy the tusks the profit will be near 2k each run. In my opinion its a very nice profit for 2 minutes, probably someone will come and tell: "OMG in 2 minutes i can farm 7243678K" Ok, nice to u

Apr 03, 2006, 06:22 AM // 06:22	#20
EF2NYD Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005	Anet's really forced people to scrape the bottom of the barrel.