Market? How To Sell to Other Players? - Guild Wars Forums

CatNight · Dec 10, 2010, 11:02 PM // 23:02

Hello I am brand new to Guild Wars, but not MMO's in general, I have played everything from Diablo 1 and 2 to UO to Everquest 1 and 2 (Did not care for WoW sorry..) anyways my point is I "get" the general idea but I am stuck on one major thing..

I noticed the material and rune traders but I have not seen a trade market for players anywhere. I am as far as Lions Arch. I have several dyes and weapons Id like to sell but how can I do that? Thanks.

End Noob Moment... Please be nice..

Stephen John · Dec 10, 2010, 11:07 PM // 23:07

this i can tell you, in the area of the merchant in Lions Arch, ( this may not be right but the dye trader is in that little area) i think the dye trader is two npcs to the right of the merchant if you are face to face with the merchant.

Arduin · Dec 10, 2010, 11:07 PM // 23:07

Kamadan American 1 is the main trade hub. It's the main town for the Nightfall campaign. Basically type WTS/WTB xxx and post it every 5 minutes or so to get the attention of other people.

You can also use the party search screen, try pushin 'P' when in town.

Or use the auction on this site, or the trade forums.

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/v...corner-f6.html
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/auction/

Welcome to the game and Guru!

Warvic · Dec 10, 2010, 11:29 PM // 23:29

Yeh GW lacks a Auction house or something like that. So like Arduin said: Most items are sold by spamming WTS/WTB (insert item) in Kamadan or Lion's arch. Also, the american districts are mostly used for trading.

Also. don't spend time selling dyes, unless you have black (~9k) or white (~4k) dyes. You can't sell the other dyes for alot of money, so it's better to "merch" (sell it to a npc) it.

RedDog91 · Dec 10, 2010, 11:30 PM // 23:30

I believe OP is asking if there is an Auction house type system.

If I'm correct in thinking this, then the answer is "no". There is no auction house.
All trades are done face-to-face with other players. Say what you want to sell/buy in the Trade-chat and wait for people to reply with a whisper message.
The two most common places where trades take place is Lion's Arch and Kamadan, the latter being the most densely populated with traders.

xPc · Dec 10, 2010, 11:51 PM // 23:51

As has been said, Kamadan AD1 is the main trading city for GW. That being said if you only have Prophecies, Lion's Arch is just about as good as you're going to get for trade.

You could try Temple of the Ages, but most people there are too busy attempting to form SC groups that they won't take notice of your sell messages unless they're concerning something in demand and directly interesting to SCers like an Earth BDS.

You'll struggle to sell dyes outside of Black or White, you'll also struggle to sell most weapons to players in game unless they're considered quite rare (if you need help Price Checking something make a post on the PC forums here on Guru). If you would like to sell more general low cost items, you should consider making a thread in the Low End Sell section here on Guru as its probably your best opportunity for getting something sold.

xPc.

gremlin · Dec 11, 2010, 12:52 AM // 00:52

Secret of selling to other players is to check out what people are asking for then when your sure of a steady market go looking for those items.

If you just try to sell what items you happen to have on you then sell to a merchant dye trader rune trader etc.

Selling to players means standing around for a fair time repeatedly typing wts xxxxx "wants to sell xxxxx"
Why do that when you can take a smaller but instant profit and go play the game.

Successful trading is knowing what's valuable and wanted.

Materials that are needed for quests sell well near where those quests are obtained.
Materials that are used for elite armours or for the consumables used by players.

Good luck and have fun

CatNight · Dec 11, 2010, 12:55 AM // 00:55

Thanks all.. I have all 4 expansions so im good but I started in prophecy to learn.. again thanks!

Star_Jewel · Dec 11, 2010, 01:06 AM // 01:06

Well, since you're at Lion's Arch, if you have all your campaigns linked on your account, you should be able to pick up the quest "Sunspears in Kryta," which will give you access to Nightfall/Kamadan. You can map there just to trade, and then map back to Lion's Arch when you wish to continue playing and learning.

SpyderArachnid · Dec 11, 2010, 01:42 AM // 01:42

If you are unsure on prices of things, we have a forum for price checks. It also lists common sale items and prices on those as well.

Make sure what you are selling is worth something as well.

And most importantly, make sure you are using the TRADE channel to sell stuff in. Don't use Local like some like to do. It just gets you reported.

Eragon Zarroc · Dec 11, 2010, 03:19 AM // 03:19

Ventari's Corner is an excellent place to buy and sell on the forums.

Be sure to read the Ventari Corner Guidelines 1st though to avoid getting into trouble. ;-)

Bristlebane · Dec 11, 2010, 09:11 AM // 09:11

GWEstimator is also a good page to check and learn more about prices as it basically logs all trade chat in Kamadan American District 1.

http://argos.soft.free.fr/GwEstimator/

Valerius · Dec 11, 2010, 11:08 PM // 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bristlebane

GWEstimator is also a good page to check and learn more about prices as it basically logs all trade chat in Kamadan American District 1.

http://argos.soft.free.fr/GwEstimator/

wow cool site thanks for the link

Dec 10, 2010, 11:02 PM // 23:02	#1
CatNight Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East TN USA Guild: Bloody Rose Sisterhood Profession: E/Mo	Market? How To Sell to Other Players? Hello I am brand new to Guild Wars, but not MMO's in general, I have played everything from Diablo 1 and 2 to UO to Everquest 1 and 2 (Did not care for WoW sorry..) anyways my point is I "get" the general idea but I am stuck on one major thing.. I noticed the material and rune traders but I have not seen a trade market for players anywhere. I am as far as Lions Arch. I have several dyes and weapons Id like to sell but how can I do that? Thanks. End Noob Moment... Please be nice..

Dec 11, 2010, 03:19 AM // 03:19	#11
Eragon Zarroc Atra estern?? ono thelduin Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madness Incarnate Guild: [Duo] Profession: W/P	Ventari's Corner is an excellent place to buy and sell on the forums. Be sure to read the Ventari Corner Guidelines 1st though to avoid getting into trouble. ;-) __________________ 11 ~ 8 ~ 11

Dec 10, 2010, 11:07 PM // 23:07	#2
Stephen John Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2008 Guild: Ancient Gods of Tyria Profession: R/	this i can tell you, in the area of the merchant in Lions Arch, ( this may not be right but the dye trader is in that little area) i think the dye trader is two npcs to the right of the merchant if you are face to face with the merchant.

Dec 10, 2010, 11:07 PM // 23:07	#3
Arduin Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Limburgse Jagers [LJ] Profession: R/	Kamadan American 1 is the main trade hub. It's the main town for the Nightfall campaign. Basically type WTS/WTB xxx and post it every 5 minutes or so to get the attention of other people. You can also use the party search screen, try pushin 'P' when in town. Or use the auction on this site, or the trade forums. http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/v...corner-f6.html http://www.guildwarsguru.com/auction/ Welcome to the game and Guru!

Dec 10, 2010, 11:29 PM // 23:29	#4
Warvic Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Netherlands Profession: A/W	Yeh GW lacks a Auction house or something like that. So like Arduin said: Most items are sold by spamming WTS/WTB (insert item) in Kamadan or Lion's arch. Also, the american districts are mostly used for trading. Also. don't spend time selling dyes, unless you have black (~9k) or white (~4k) dyes. You can't sell the other dyes for alot of money, so it's better to "merch" (sell it to a npc) it.

Dec 10, 2010, 11:30 PM // 23:30	#5
RedDog91 Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Farming for Nick gifts Profession: R/	I believe OP is asking if there is an Auction house type system. If I'm correct in thinking this, then the answer is "no". There is no auction house. All trades are done face-to-face with other players. Say what you want to sell/buy in the Trade-chat and wait for people to reply with a whisper message. The two most common places where trades take place is Lion's Arch and Kamadan, the latter being the most densely populated with traders.

Dec 10, 2010, 11:51 PM // 23:51	#6
xPc Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Tap That Pink [beav]	As has been said, Kamadan AD1 is the main trading city for GW. That being said if you only have Prophecies, Lion's Arch is just about as good as you're going to get for trade. You could try Temple of the Ages, but most people there are too busy attempting to form SC groups that they won't take notice of your sell messages unless they're concerning something in demand and directly interesting to SCers like an Earth BDS. You'll struggle to sell dyes outside of Black or White, you'll also struggle to sell most weapons to players in game unless they're considered quite rare (if you need help Price Checking something make a post on the PC forums here on Guru). If you would like to sell more general low cost items, you should consider making a thread in the Low End Sell section here on Guru as its probably your best opportunity for getting something sold. xPc.

Dec 11, 2010, 12:52 AM // 00:52	#7
gremlin Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: GWAR Profession: Me/Mo	Secret of selling to other players is to check out what people are asking for then when your sure of a steady market go looking for those items. If you just try to sell what items you happen to have on you then sell to a merchant dye trader rune trader etc. Selling to players means standing around for a fair time repeatedly typing wts xxxxx "wants to sell xxxxx" Why do that when you can take a smaller but instant profit and go play the game. Successful trading is knowing what's valuable and wanted. Materials that are needed for quests sell well near where those quests are obtained. Materials that are used for elite armours or for the consumables used by players. Good luck and have fun

Dec 11, 2010, 12:55 AM // 00:55	#8
CatNight Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East TN USA Guild: Bloody Rose Sisterhood Profession: E/Mo	Thanks all.. I have all 4 expansions so im good but I started in prophecy to learn.. again thanks!

Dec 11, 2010, 01:06 AM // 01:06	#9
Star_Jewel Jungle Guide Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denizen of Tyria since Feb. 2009	Well, since you're at Lion's Arch, if you have all your campaigns linked on your account, you should be able to pick up the quest "Sunspears in Kryta," which will give you access to Nightfall/Kamadan. You can map there just to trade, and then map back to Lion's Arch when you wish to continue playing and learning.

Dec 11, 2010, 01:42 AM // 01:42	#10
SpyderArachnid Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: United States Guild: Lords Of Noh [LoN] Profession: Me/	If you are unsure on prices of things, we have a forum for price checks. It also lists common sale items and prices on those as well. Make sure what you are selling is worth something as well. And most importantly, make sure you are using the TRADE channel to sell stuff in. Don't use Local like some like to do. It just gets you reported.

Dec 11, 2010, 09:11 AM // 09:11	#12
Bristlebane Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2008 Profession: Mo/	GWEstimator is also a good page to check and learn more about prices as it basically logs all trade chat in Kamadan American District 1. http://argos.soft.free.fr/GwEstimator/