What is Power Tradeing? - Guild Wars Forums

jamesrt2004 · Jan 09, 2007, 05:52 AM // 05:52

Ive used the search function and could find anything, my question is some people say farming is, kinda rubbish dosh compared to power trading, and was wondering what it actually is.
My guess is that say u buy ectos 6.5k ea or summit sell for 7.5 n make a 1k profit, along those lines i've seen it mentioned but not too sure what it is and also how much money you reckon you would need to start out?

Cheers,
James

-.- · Jan 09, 2007, 05:59 AM // 05:59

Here's an example where I did a little Power Trading.

I bought a Gold Max Mursaat hammer req. 8 15%>50 for only 60k from someone. I, later, added perfect modifiers onto to it and then sold it to someone after some time in Lion's Arch for 500k.

In short, buying low and selling high on a grand scale.

Draxanoth · Jan 09, 2007, 06:29 AM // 06:29

I'm not sure I buy that example... especially since the components on a hammer are like 5k for a +30 mod. Granted that works to an extent, +400k for adding on 2 mods to a hammer isn't believable to me. Mursaat hammers rarely climb 150k as it is. You either suckered someone real good a LONG time ago, or told a good story. Either way that isn't likely to happen today. Especially with the nightfall inscription system. There are some models that don't drop with inscription slots, but they've been around so long not many hold their value very high. Those that do you aren't likely to con someone into selling for dirt cheap, like crystalline swords.

It's mostly about model and requirement now that nightfall is on the shelves. Mods are so plentiful it's ridiculous. 400k for a req 13 elemental sword is crazy. A req 9 collosal scimitar is even worse.

Finding ways to quickly acquire decent value greens has always been my favorite method. A rotation of 20-30k greens is something I can spend an hour on every day. If you know how to do so efficiently you end up with so many you can undercut everyone and dump 700k worth in a few days. That's how I got my mesmer her fissure armor. Camping in town for 80 hours to find someone to sucker, then resell, isn't my idea of fun. Especially now that the margin of profit is getting so small. Better off buying presents for 300g a piece, waiting 2 months, then selling them for 1k, than trying to make that happen with gear.

jamesrt2004 · Jan 09, 2007, 06:50 AM // 06:50

Cheers for the description

The Herbalizer · Jan 09, 2007, 10:33 AM // 10:33

He most probably sold the hammer a while back, back when they were worth like 500k. He only added the mods so people think it looks better and nicer. Mursaat hammers at one point sold for over a million gold so what he said is most probably true.

Modding weapons to sell them does not make it easier to sell them for example. Adding 20/20 sundering and +30hp to a weapon may put players off who want 3/1 vamp and +5 armor and therefore they would not be willing to pay more for mods they will replace / dont need.

You also need to understand the prices of items in guild wars and due to there being three chapters this could be kinda hard. maybe look at the ventaris sell section of gwg to get an idea. You dont want to start buying stuff when you dont have a clue what you are doing.

I started power trading with just 10k but the reality is you really want 100k+ now so you are able to purchase most items if you see a bargain. You could start with say 50k but if you see an item for sale at 70k which is worth 250k you would not be able to buy it.

You also want to ensure that the items you are buying are worth alot more than what you paid. there is no point trying to make 10k off items you spent say 60k on.

It is a fast and effective way of making gold if you know what you are doing.

Ulivious The Reaper · Jan 09, 2007, 10:44 AM // 10:44

Ectos are unreliable but effective power trading too.. buy 1.5k lower than merchant and hope by the time you amass allot they're either worth more or the same then sell 1k lowre than merchant.. slow but works

Cow Tale · Jan 09, 2007, 10:59 AM // 10:59

or u can beg in town XD

jamesrt2004 · Jan 09, 2007, 11:31 AM // 11:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Herbalizer

He most probably sold the hammer a while back, back when they were worth like 500k. He only added the mods so people think it looks better and nicer. Mursaat hammers at one point sold for over a million gold so what he said is most probably true.

Modding weapons to sell them does not make it easier to sell them for example. Adding 20/20 sundering and +30hp to a weapon may put players off who want 3/1 vamp and +5 armor and therefore they would not be willing to pay more for mods they will replace / dont need.

You also need to understand the prices of items in guild wars and due to there being three chapters this could be kinda hard. maybe look at the ventaris sell section of gwg to get an idea. You dont want to start buying stuff when you dont have a clue what you are doing.

I started power trading with just 10k but the reality is you really want 100k+ now so you are able to purchase most items if you see a bargain. You could start with say 50k but if you see an item for sale at 70k which is worth 250k you would not be able to buy it.

You also want to ensure that the items you are buying are worth alot more than what you paid. there is no point trying to make 10k off items you spent say 60k on.

It is a fast and effective way of making gold if you know what you are doing.

I think thats summed it all up, just need to get 100k now :P -and the saveing begins- uhhh my mates brought money off ebay I dispise them now

surely it's against the EULA to sell in game items for cash... and they should be able to say it's illegal get it off

Malice Black · Jan 09, 2007, 11:43 AM // 11:43

There is a legal loophole which allows in-game cash to be sold for real world money. A-Net can do nothing.

jamesrt2004 · Jan 09, 2007, 11:46 AM // 11:46

Ahh I see well that suck's i'll just call them crap at the game for buying it then lol

Cow Tale · Jan 09, 2007, 11:58 AM // 11:58

are u sure it wasnt u that bought the ebay money and ure just tryin to use the old "a friend of mine..." thingamabob to not get flamed for it?

jamesrt2004 · Jan 09, 2007, 12:04 PM // 12:04

lol im sure, I have less then 2k on my account atm

Malice Black · Jan 09, 2007, 12:07 PM // 12:07

Solo FoW is your best bet.

jamesrt2004 · Jan 09, 2007, 12:10 PM // 12:10

it can be done with a ranger :S?

Malice Black · Jan 09, 2007, 12:13 PM // 12:13

Yes. There is a solo ranger build for the forest area.

jamesrt2004 · Jan 09, 2007, 12:15 PM // 12:15

cool will look at that cheers

Jan 09, 2007, 05:52 AM // 05:52	#1
jamesrt2004 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wahey in a Hole Guild: The Knights of Purity Profession: R/	What is Power Tradeing? Ive used the search function and could find anything, my question is some people say farming is, kinda rubbish dosh compared to power trading, and was wondering what it actually is. My guess is that say u buy ectos 6.5k ea or summit sell for 7.5 n make a 1k profit, along those lines i've seen it mentioned but not too sure what it is and also how much money you reckon you would need to start out? Cheers, James

Jan 09, 2007, 11:43 AM // 11:43	#9
Malice Black Site Legend Join Date: Oct 2005	There is a legal loophole which allows in-game cash to be sold for real world money. A-Net can do nothing. __________________ Old Skool '05

Jan 09, 2007, 12:07 PM // 12:07	#13
Malice Black Site Legend Join Date: Oct 2005	Solo FoW is your best bet. __________________ Old Skool '05

Jan 09, 2007, 12:13 PM // 12:13	#15
Malice Black Site Legend Join Date: Oct 2005	Yes. There is a solo ranger build for the forest area. __________________ Old Skool '05

Jan 09, 2007, 05:59 AM // 05:59	#2
-.- Banned Join Date: Oct 2006	Here's an example where I did a little Power Trading. I bought a Gold Max Mursaat hammer req. 8 15%>50 for only 60k from someone. I, later, added perfect modifiers onto to it and then sold it to someone after some time in Lion's Arch for 500k. In short, buying low and selling high on a grand scale.

Jan 09, 2007, 06:29 AM // 06:29	#3
Draxanoth Academy Page Join Date: May 2006 Location: Washington Guild: Archons of the Condemned Profession: W/Me	I'm not sure I buy that example... especially since the components on a hammer are like 5k for a +30 mod. Granted that works to an extent, +400k for adding on 2 mods to a hammer isn't believable to me. Mursaat hammers rarely climb 150k as it is. You either suckered someone real good a LONG time ago, or told a good story. Either way that isn't likely to happen today. Especially with the nightfall inscription system. There are some models that don't drop with inscription slots, but they've been around so long not many hold their value very high. Those that do you aren't likely to con someone into selling for dirt cheap, like crystalline swords. It's mostly about model and requirement now that nightfall is on the shelves. Mods are so plentiful it's ridiculous. 400k for a req 13 elemental sword is crazy. A req 9 collosal scimitar is even worse. Finding ways to quickly acquire decent value greens has always been my favorite method. A rotation of 20-30k greens is something I can spend an hour on every day. If you know how to do so efficiently you end up with so many you can undercut everyone and dump 700k worth in a few days. That's how I got my mesmer her fissure armor. Camping in town for 80 hours to find someone to sucker, then resell, isn't my idea of fun. Especially now that the margin of profit is getting so small. Better off buying presents for 300g a piece, waiting 2 months, then selling them for 1k, than trying to make that happen with gear.

Jan 09, 2007, 06:50 AM // 06:50	#4
jamesrt2004 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wahey in a Hole Guild: The Knights of Purity Profession: R/	Cheers for the description

Jan 09, 2007, 10:33 AM // 10:33	#5
The Herbalizer <3 Ecto Join Date: Jul 2005	He most probably sold the hammer a while back, back when they were worth like 500k. He only added the mods so people think it looks better and nicer. Mursaat hammers at one point sold for over a million gold so what he said is most probably true. Modding weapons to sell them does not make it easier to sell them for example. Adding 20/20 sundering and +30hp to a weapon may put players off who want 3/1 vamp and +5 armor and therefore they would not be willing to pay more for mods they will replace / dont need. You also need to understand the prices of items in guild wars and due to there being three chapters this could be kinda hard. maybe look at the ventaris sell section of gwg to get an idea. You dont want to start buying stuff when you dont have a clue what you are doing. I started power trading with just 10k but the reality is you really want 100k+ now so you are able to purchase most items if you see a bargain. You could start with say 50k but if you see an item for sale at 70k which is worth 250k you would not be able to buy it. You also want to ensure that the items you are buying are worth alot more than what you paid. there is no point trying to make 10k off items you spent say 60k on. It is a fast and effective way of making gold if you know what you are doing.

Jan 09, 2007, 10:44 AM // 10:44	#6
Ulivious The Reaper Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: The Shadowed Assassins Profession: W/Mo	Ectos are unreliable but effective power trading too.. buy 1.5k lower than merchant and hope by the time you amass allot they're either worth more or the same then sell 1k lowre than merchant.. slow but works

Jan 09, 2007, 10:59 AM // 10:59	#7
Cow Tale Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ocean Shores, Washington Guild: Last Sun Rise Profession: W/Mo	or u can beg in town XD

Jan 09, 2007, 11:46 AM // 11:46	#10
jamesrt2004 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wahey in a Hole Guild: The Knights of Purity Profession: R/	Ahh I see well that suck's i'll just call them crap at the game for buying it then lol

Jan 09, 2007, 11:58 AM // 11:58	#11
Cow Tale Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ocean Shores, Washington Guild: Last Sun Rise Profession: W/Mo	are u sure it wasnt u that bought the ebay money and ure just tryin to use the old "a friend of mine..." thingamabob to not get flamed for it?

Jan 09, 2007, 12:04 PM // 12:04	#12
jamesrt2004 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wahey in a Hole Guild: The Knights of Purity Profession: R/	lol im sure, I have less then 2k on my account atm

Jan 09, 2007, 12:10 PM // 12:10	#14
jamesrt2004 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wahey in a Hole Guild: The Knights of Purity Profession: R/	it can be done with a ranger :S?

Jan 09, 2007, 12:15 PM // 12:15	#16
jamesrt2004 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wahey in a Hole Guild: The Knights of Purity Profession: R/	cool will look at that cheers