Curse

ACWhammy · Nov 15, 2011, 06:34 AM // 06:34

All i do in this game is trade. And trading has been very slow and now I'm very bored

So I've decided to come up with a game for myself and document it here. I call it "The 0g Trading Challenge"

I have transfered all my money and items of value to other characters or accounts and will start off fresh with 0g and no items of value and see how much I can make over the next 7 days day?

I will document my trades here after each day.

Please no discussing of powertrading ethics, etc. But any other posts and comments are welcome, I hope you enjoy the thread!

Day 1:

I may or may not continue this for the next week, as it took off better than I expected in the first day. It would just be about me posting the deals I get every day and not sure I want to do that, or if you want to hear about it for that matter.

It was an interesting challenge, but it quickly went back to the ordinary after I made a certain amount of plat. You should try it some time. And if anyone has any other trading challenges please post them.

David Moonbow · Nov 15, 2011, 06:36 AM // 06:36

so no starting up amounts?? u gonna farm for the initial cash etc?

Olle · Nov 15, 2011, 06:36 AM // 06:36

This sounds interesting, sort of like that guy who stared out with a paperclip, and traded it to a house..
gl!

superraptors · Nov 15, 2011, 06:53 AM // 06:53

you going to beg? theres no other way to start other then that.

and farming etc =/= trading

ACWhammy · Nov 15, 2011, 10:08 AM // 10:08

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Originally Posted by David Moonbow

so no starting up amounts?? u gonna farm for the initial cash etc?

Nope. Strictly through trading only.

So that means I will have to be given free stuff.

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Originally Posted by Olle

This sounds interesting, sort of like that guy who stared out with a paperclip, and traded it to a house..
gl!

Yes I remember that story from a few years back! That was quite amazing

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Originally Posted by superraptors

you going to beg? theres no other way to start other then that.

I consider it "asking nicely" as opposed to "begging"

Bristlebane · Nov 15, 2011, 10:13 AM // 10:13

Better to start with some gold. Even 1g is better. Maybe get a dye for 1g, sell for 50g, etc.

ACWhammy · Nov 15, 2011, 10:14 AM // 10:14

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Originally Posted by Bristlebane

Better to start with some gold. Even 1g is better. Maybe get a dye for 1g, sell for 50g, etc.

Don't need to, already up to 50k and a bunch of items.

Will post details tomorrow after the first 24 hours is up.

pawning jock · Nov 15, 2011, 11:33 AM // 11:33

I have done this...

it is good fun

LicensedLuny · Nov 15, 2011, 12:34 PM // 12:34

Sounds like you're having fun & I wish you the best with it!

Did you, by any chance, happen to buy a pile of stuff from a single player at once that included things like a tormented spear, a couple greens (one was a scythe, can't remember the other,) and an ebonhand aegis? For a total of 18k+22e (if memory serves) a few hours ago?

EDIT - I ask only because a friend of mine, who I sometimes help try to PC his loot, showed me a bunch of stuff earlier. I gave him my best guesses at b/o targets. He went off to Kamadan.

A few hours later he told me he sold everything. Congratulating him and shamelessly asking him to consider posting the Tormented Spear and green prices on the Green PC guide thread, I was amazed to hear he'd sold all of those things as a single lot to the same player. He told me they'd haggled quite a bit but in a fun, entertaining way. I couldn't imagine who would be shopping for that random set of stuff at once. Then I saw this thread later, and I wondered if this was the explanation. He sounded like he had a great time haggling and perfectly pleased with transaction, so if it was part of something grander and even more fun I think it's awesome! I'll have to send him a link to this thread.

**cosyfiep** · Nov 15, 2011, 12:46 PM // 12:46

this has actually been done before (and noted here on guru: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/o...t10487164.html)
its easy to start with a red iris flower (since they are worth 5g and you need not kill anything to get them!).

good luck!

Essence Snow · Nov 15, 2011, 05:29 PM // 17:29

Was the 1st trade (item given) from a random person or someone you knew?

clear · Nov 15, 2011, 06:38 PM // 18:38

Dancing for gold is a sure shot to wealth.

JONO51 · Nov 15, 2011, 07:05 PM // 19:05

Sounds pretty awesome. May try this myself one time, but would probably start with something. :P

o m g pizowned · Nov 15, 2011, 07:07 PM // 19:07

looking forward to the thread update

have gone from 0g to 250e multiple times but it took me quite awhile lol. its a good way to spice up the game if you're getting bored

A E L · Nov 15, 2011, 08:34 PM // 20:34

^Looking forward to this thread aswell

The challenge is interesting , waiting to see what will happen ^^

Also Good luck on it

ACWhammy · Nov 15, 2011, 08:44 PM // 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by LicensedLuny

Sounds like you're having fun & I wish you the best with it!

Did you, by any chance, happen to buy a pile of stuff from a single player at once that included things like a tormented spear, a couple greens (one was a scythe, can't remember the other,) and an ebonhand aegis? For a total of 18k+22e (if memory serves) a few hours ago?

Nope. Wasn't me. Sounds like a good story though

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosyfiep

this has actually been done before (and noted here on guru: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/o...t10487164.html)
its easy to start with a red iris flower (since they are worth 5g and you need not kill anything to get them!).

good luck!

Wow very interesting! A little bit different that what I'm doing. Poor guy didnt get very far with it though

Quote:

Originally Posted by Essence Snow

Was the 1st trade (item given) from a random person or someone you knew?

First trade was a random guy in Great Temple of Balth. He gave me an unded Burning Titan and a bunch of party points and weapon mods

Quote:

Originally Posted by clear

Dancing for gold is a sure shot to wealth.

Lol vey true! But not exactly the kind of trading I had in mind

Fantastic Sarah · Nov 16, 2011, 12:00 PM // 12:00

Nice, although i just gave away 200 mods i had stored up over the years for free in kamadan. I rather give out free stuff then ask for some. Thats just me. But very interesting none the less

hehe

ele kid · Nov 16, 2011, 01:25 PM // 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACWhammy

Day 1:

Does day 1 count as 24 full hours of trading?

ACWhammy · Nov 16, 2011, 08:43 PM // 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by ele kid

Does day 1 count as 24 full hours of trading?

No, it was all the trading i managed to get done in a 24 hour period, from Midnight to Midnight.

Which was about 8-10 hours worth.

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Originally Posted by Fantastic Sarah

Nice, although i just gave away 200 mods i had stored up over the years for free in kamadan. I rather give out free stuff then ask for some. Thats just me. But very interesting none the less

hehe

I have no shame

Give meh some minis Sarah lol

On the other hand, most of the time I do find it more productive to give away items taking up inventory space rather than try to sell them if they're only worth 1-5k. But for the sake of the challenge, i took the poor fellows stuff.

LicensedLuny · Nov 17, 2011, 12:20 AM // 00:20

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Originally Posted by ACWhammy

Nope. Wasn't me. Sounds like a good story though

Oh man! Now I really wonder what his shopping list was all about!!! Perhaps someone else out there is playing your game, too? It might be even more interesting if there was some kind of friendly competition to this.