How is black dye priced? - Guild Wars Forums

Tater_Knuts · Jul 29, 2005, 01:13 AM // 01:13

In the past week, I've been the lucky recipient of 2 black dye drops.

The 1st time, I went to a dye trader and got ~8pp for it, when the trader was selling it for ~11pp.

But thistime, I have been offered at different times anywhere between 1gp and 2pp, when the current selling price is ~9pp.

I figured the offer of 1gp was a bug, but it happened several times, and was consistent across at least 3 different dye traders. I just tried later in each case and got a 'non-1gp' quote.

So why did I get 8pp when the market was at 11pp, and now can't get more than 2pp when the market is at 9pp? This makes no sense to me...

zap · Jul 29, 2005, 02:06 AM // 02:06

Therein lies the rub of the materials game....welcome to the sandbox!

at 1730 this afternoon.... The trader was offering black dye for 9019...but willing to pay only 1133. DONT sell black or silver to the traders!!

....stands to reason that if the trader will sell dye for 9k....someone will be willing to pay 5-8k for it. You make more and save them some. Simple...almost....just takes time and is a hassle often enough.

One day this week I saw black at over 11k ..........but the going rate that players would buy from other players was about 6k

Just watch the market...keep track of it on paper...then set a reasonable price that you are willing to sell yours at. For instance, if I track iron at different times going for 50, 90, 55, 30, 60, 30, 110, and 95 for 10 ingots........I would not pay anyone more than about 60/10....and would not sell for less than 85-90/10.

One word of advice....when you see your sale price...SELL IT RIGHT THEN AND THERE! I have seen leather squares go from 1420/10 to like 200/10 in 5 minutes. I NEVER wait for higher prices now...I see the SELL price...and I sell right then and there. I still make money on stuff....just sometimes have to wait a little longer.

ummmm btw...where did you get those drops at again???

foamymaster1479 · Jul 29, 2005, 02:28 AM // 02:28

i don't know how it is priced but i think it is gay this guy wanted 11k for one piece of black dye it was gay

well good luck

Miss Innocent · Jul 29, 2005, 02:34 AM // 02:34

Makes no sense to me either; selling stuff to real people is alot of trouble

. Even giving it away in guild is hard to manage sometimes.

Tater_Knuts · Jul 29, 2005, 03:02 AM // 03:02

I'm not saying where I got them...

... m'sure it's completely random, anyway.

Fluctuations in price I expected, not wild swings. It's rather annoying to try to sell to a player; too time consuming... I'd rather be killing!

Jul 29, 2005, 01:13 AM // 01:13	#1
Tater_Knuts Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Merrimack, NH Profession: R/Me	How is black dye priced? In the past week, I've been the lucky recipient of 2 black dye drops. The 1st time, I went to a dye trader and got ~8pp for it, when the trader was selling it for ~11pp. But thistime, I have been offered at different times anywhere between 1gp and 2pp, when the current selling price is ~9pp. I figured the offer of 1gp was a bug, but it happened several times, and was consistent across at least 3 different dye traders. I just tried later in each case and got a 'non-1gp' quote. So why did I get 8pp when the market was at 11pp, and now can't get more than 2pp when the market is at 9pp? This makes no sense to me...

Jul 29, 2005, 02:28 AM // 02:28	#3
foamymaster1479 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Spencerport, NY Guild: Guild Wars Team Play Profession: D/Mo	idk i don't know how it is priced but i think it is gay this guy wanted 11k for one piece of black dye it was gay well good luck

Jul 29, 2005, 02:06 AM // 02:06	#2
zap Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Nope Profession: W/R	Therein lies the rub of the materials game....welcome to the sandbox! at 1730 this afternoon.... The trader was offering black dye for 9019...but willing to pay only 1133. DONT sell black or silver to the traders!! ....stands to reason that if the trader will sell dye for 9k....someone will be willing to pay 5-8k for it. You make more and save them some. Simple...almost....just takes time and is a hassle often enough. One day this week I saw black at over 11k ..........but the going rate that players would buy from other players was about 6k Just watch the market...keep track of it on paper...then set a reasonable price that you are willing to sell yours at. For instance, if I track iron at different times going for 50, 90, 55, 30, 60, 30, 110, and 95 for 10 ingots........I would not pay anyone more than about 60/10....and would not sell for less than 85-90/10. One word of advice....when you see your sale price...SELL IT RIGHT THEN AND THERE! I have seen leather squares go from 1420/10 to like 200/10 in 5 minutes. I NEVER wait for higher prices now...I see the SELL price...and I sell right then and there. I still make money on stuff....just sometimes have to wait a little longer. ummmm btw...where did you get those drops at again???

Jul 29, 2005, 02:34 AM // 02:34	#4
Miss Innocent Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: I wander. Profession: Mo/R	Makes no sense to me either; selling stuff to real people is alot of trouble . Even giving it away in guild is hard to manage sometimes.

Jul 29, 2005, 03:02 AM // 03:02	#5
Tater_Knuts Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Merrimack, NH Profession: R/Me	I'm not saying where I got them... ... m'sure it's completely random, anyway. Fluctuations in price I expected, not wild swings. It's rather annoying to try to sell to a player; too time consuming... I'd rather be killing!