ID'ing white stuff - Guild Wars Forums

tha_jimbow · Nov 26, 2007, 03:15 PM // 15:15

Hey,,

So I've heard that ID'ing white stuff will make me earn money faster, I was wondering if that's really true, and if it's enough to really make a difference..??

Thx in advance,

Tha_Jimbow

T1Cybernetic · Nov 26, 2007, 03:18 PM // 15:18

Yes it works, i have had alot of max damage weapons turn from 40/50g into 80g just because i identified it

give it a try and see what a difference it makes!

Antheus · Nov 26, 2007, 03:21 PM // 15:21

It works for level 15+ areas. So it's not worth it in starter areas.

If you use regular ID kits, then you need only 4g price increase on average to improve profit.

White unided items usually sell for 54g or so at most, IDing them can push the price over 100g. It's possible to almost double the value of white items this way, exact difference depends on area.

Esan · Nov 26, 2007, 03:21 PM // 15:21

A superior id kit costs 500g and has 100 charges. At a measely 10g added per id, you already regain double your investment per kit. And this assumes that you only use it on whites.

tha_jimbow · Nov 26, 2007, 03:49 PM // 15:49

ok thx for the replies, I'm sure gonna try it when I get on...

pkodyssey · Nov 26, 2007, 03:51 PM // 15:51

Don't waste your time on drops from newbie areas. The increase in gold doesn't offset the ID price.

BenjZee · Nov 26, 2007, 03:56 PM // 15:56

ID kits are only 100g last time i checked so you should make some good profit within 25 uses. You only have to make atleast 4 extra gold from the items to of made abit more. It slowly adds up aswell besides a couple of gold is better tahn nothing right?

pkodyssey · Nov 26, 2007, 04:10 PM // 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmithyBen

ID kits are only 100g last time i checked so you should make some good profit within 25 uses. You only have to make atleast 4 extra gold from the items to of made abit more. It slowly adds up aswell besides a couple of gold is better tahn nothing right?

True, but in lowbie areas you only get a 2-5 more gold per white so IDing there isn't worth it.

Also, buy the superior ID kits because the 1gp per ID is worth not having to run to the merchant as often, and takes up less space.

Another Felldspar · Nov 26, 2007, 04:17 PM // 16:17

Another good tip is to ID the runes that you remove from armor. A superior rune that is selling at the rune trader for 25 gold will increase in value to a random amount of between 100 and 200 gold, and major runes will go to 50-100. Minors aren't really worth the trouble.

tha_jimbow · Nov 26, 2007, 04:50 PM // 16:50

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Originally Posted by pkodyssey

True, but in lowbie areas you only get a 2-5 more gold per white so IDing there isn't worth it.

Also, buy the superior ID kits because the 1gp per ID is worth not having to run to the merchant as often, and takes up less space.

nice to know, but I ussualy play with my dervish, and I haven't set food in a lowbie area with her for about.... well, I can't even remember how long it has been.

Thx for letting me now tho

Mordakai · Nov 26, 2007, 04:53 PM // 16:53

Keep in mind you can get FREE kits in Factions and Nightfall starting areas...

inlcuding 3 Sentient Seed for ID Kit Collector in Sunspear Hall.

Vinraith · Nov 26, 2007, 04:54 PM // 16:54

In hard mode and high end NM areas, there's no question that the increase in price offsets the 5g to ID.

EroChrono · Nov 26, 2007, 04:56 PM // 16:56

I think it said somewhere on wiki if the weapon is below 15g without ID'ing you won't make a profit, above you can.

Ah here it is

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Originally Posted by GuildWiki

Identifying white items, that are worth less then 15 gold to a merchant, rarely go up in value more than 1-2 gold. These low value items cost 4-5 gold to identify, while only yielding an extra 1-2 gold.

tha_jimbow · Nov 26, 2007, 05:00 PM // 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by EroChrono

I think it said somewhere on wiki if the weapon is below 15g without ID'ing you won't make a profit, above you can.

Ah here it is

Ok, maybe I should have searched myself first, before I started asking...

Red Sonya · Nov 26, 2007, 05:02 PM // 17:02

sentient seeds (3) of them will get you a FREE 25 pak of an ID kit. If you know where to farm you can get tons of whites and free ID kits like me.

No wonder people are broke all the time they waste money on ID kits. I haven't bought an ID kit in so long I forgot how much they were 400gp right for 100?

Fril Estelin · Nov 26, 2007, 05:04 PM // 17:04

Small tip: I used the "battle commendations" I earned from my NF quests to transform them into ID kit in Sunspear Great Hall. Overall it spares a few golds, but accumulated with the few golds you earn ID'ing whites, it sums up.

Same for Expert Salvage Kit, I get them (or the superior ones) using the special collectors.

Vinraith · Nov 26, 2007, 05:08 PM // 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Sonya

sentient seeds (3) of them will get you a FREE 25 pak of an ID kit. If you know where to farm you can get tons of whites and free ID kits like me.

No wonder people are broke all the time they waste money on ID kits. I haven't bought an ID kit in so long I forgot how much they were 400gp right for 100?

I'll cheefully pay 500g (IDing one inventory's worth of stuff usually gives me 1 to 1.5 platinum, after all) not to have to farm for collector's items. I can't imagine the tedium involved.

tha_jimbow · Nov 26, 2007, 05:20 PM // 17:20

I know how to get ID kits ty, I just wanted to know if ID'ing white stuff was worth the effort...

Shadowfox1125 · Nov 26, 2007, 05:20 PM // 17:20

Only id white items if they're close to max, or are max.

Nov 26, 2007, 03:15 PM // 15:15	#1
tha_jimbow Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Netherlands Profession: Mo/	ID'ing white stuff Hey,, So I've heard that ID'ing white stuff will make me earn money faster, I was wondering if that's really true, and if it's enough to really make a difference..?? Thx in advance, Tha_Jimbow

Nov 26, 2007, 04:17 PM // 16:17	#9
Another Felldspar Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Sep 2006 Guild: Alchemy Incorporated Profession: Mo/E	Another good tip is to ID the runes that you remove from armor. A superior rune that is selling at the rune trader for 25 gold will increase in value to a random amount of between 100 and 200 gold, and major runes will go to 50-100. Minors aren't really worth the trouble. Last edited by Another Felldspar; Nov 26, 2007 at 04:57 PM // 16:57..

Nov 26, 2007, 03:18 PM // 15:18	#2
T1Cybernetic Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Uk, Nr Earth Guild: Alternate Evil Gamers [aeg] Profession: N/	Yes it works, i have had alot of max damage weapons turn from 40/50g into 80g just because i identified it give it a try and see what a difference it makes!

Nov 26, 2007, 03:21 PM // 15:21	#3
Antheus Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2006	It works for level 15+ areas. So it's not worth it in starter areas. If you use regular ID kits, then you need only 4g price increase on average to improve profit. White unided items usually sell for 54g or so at most, IDing them can push the price over 100g. It's possible to almost double the value of white items this way, exact difference depends on area.

Nov 26, 2007, 03:21 PM // 15:21	#4
Esan Jungle Guide Join Date: Jul 2007 Guild: Wars	A superior id kit costs 500g and has 100 charges. At a measely 10g added per id, you already regain double your investment per kit. And this assumes that you only use it on whites.

Nov 26, 2007, 03:49 PM // 15:49	#5
tha_jimbow Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Netherlands Profession: Mo/	ok thx for the replies, I'm sure gonna try it when I get on...

Nov 26, 2007, 03:51 PM // 15:51	#6
pkodyssey Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a cardboard box with Internet Guild: The Order of the Frozen Tundra (TofT) Profession: N/	Don't waste your time on drops from newbie areas. The increase in gold doesn't offset the ID price.

Nov 26, 2007, 03:56 PM // 15:56	#7
BenjZee Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2006 Guild: The Overacheivers [Club] Profession: Mo/	ID kits are only 100g last time i checked so you should make some good profit within 25 uses. You only have to make atleast 4 extra gold from the items to of made abit more. It slowly adds up aswell besides a couple of gold is better tahn nothing right?

Nov 26, 2007, 04:53 PM // 16:53	#11
Mordakai Grotto Attendant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kyhlo Profession: W/	Keep in mind you can get FREE kits in Factions and Nightfall starting areas... inlcuding 3 Sentient Seed for ID Kit Collector in Sunspear Hall.

Nov 26, 2007, 04:54 PM // 16:54	#12
Vinraith Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2006	In hard mode and high end NM areas, there's no question that the increase in price offsets the 5g to ID.

Nov 26, 2007, 05:02 PM // 17:02	#15
Red Sonya Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2005	sentient seeds (3) of them will get you a FREE 25 pak of an ID kit. If you know where to farm you can get tons of whites and free ID kits like me. No wonder people are broke all the time they waste money on ID kits. I haven't bought an ID kit in so long I forgot how much they were 400gp right for 100?

Nov 26, 2007, 05:04 PM // 17:04	#16
Fril Estelin So Serious... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Guild: Nerfs Are [WHAK] Profession: E/	Small tip: I used the "battle commendations" I earned from my NF quests to transform them into ID kit in Sunspear Great Hall. Overall it spares a few golds, but accumulated with the few golds you earn ID'ing whites, it sums up. Same for Expert Salvage Kit, I get them (or the superior ones) using the special collectors.

Nov 26, 2007, 05:20 PM // 17:20	#18
tha_jimbow Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Netherlands Profession: Mo/	I know how to get ID kits ty, I just wanted to know if ID'ing white stuff was worth the effort...

Nov 26, 2007, 05:20 PM // 17:20	#19
Shadowfox1125 Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: PST Profession: W/	Only id white items if they're close to max, or are max.