Getting the basic logistics down of how I’m going to deliver this, but I’ve created a Night Elf Druid on a PvE server. Night Elves and PvE were the clear winners of the votes, and having never played a druid before (and it getting a few votes), figured I’d have the most trouble making a fast run to level 9 or 10 until the 1st investment.

At this time I’m not going to list the server name since I want to keep this as experimental as possible. When this is over, I’ll name the server, my character name, etc. Also, I’m going to be podcasting this! And posting the links here and images on the forum along with descriptions when helpful/necessary. Just bought a new mic yesterday, one of those usb plug-in ones, but seeming to have trouble with huge static on the Windows XP desktop and not the Vista laptop. Anyway, I’ll sort that out and will be starting very soon! Stay tuned.

Tags: auction house tips, podcast, race to 1000g

I realize this site is barely off the ground but there are already a lot of tips and I’m ready to get started. I’m thinking of perhaps doing a podcast or just posts on my progress to 1000g from absolutely nothing, with no help, and NO add on. But first I need a new character in WoW. You can help by voting for what that character and server type will be:

• Race (any)
• Class (any)
• Server Type (PVE, RP, PvP, RP-PvP – I will begin on the type voted on using a server I currently have zero characters or friends on).

My mission: achieve 1000g by using only the techniques I’ve extolled here on this site. No add-ons, no help from other characters.

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Tags: auction house, podcast, race, world of warcraft

You’ve decided to either corner a market or buyout a stack of items and are wondering how best to resell them.  Here’s how to maximize your profits.

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Tags: auction house, cornering market

Sure, they have more money than you, but it doesn’t matter… at least for me it didn’t. I didn’t want to be like them, was, and is willing to negotiate almost anything, and enjoy being honorable much more than infamous. Different strokes…. Yes, I realize I may be able to make more the other way, but I’m well satisfied.

So how can someone buying up rare items and posting them for insane prices really help you, the typical auction house guy/gal? Let me count the ways:

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Tags: auction house, world of warcraft

You return to the game after a break, sure that you’ll see the “new mail” icon on the screen, a new sale, dollar signs for you. Hmm, no mail icon. A mystery to be solved. Why didn’t it sell? It was perfect, a good price, and highly in demand, and certainly by now it should have. So you check the auction house and confirm that yes, it’s still there. You do a search for that item and darn it! Someone has undercutted you and theirs hasn’t sold yet either!

Well you know the reason yours didn’t sell, don’t you. But now that two are up, especially at reasonable prices, the market feels safer and takes its time. No rush for either. What do you do?

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Tags: auction house, undercutting

Don’t be afraid to sell off an item for slightly less if it looks like you won’t make a profit. Don’t hold onto it forever for a few % profit. Just dump it and find another deal. You want your money to be in circulation, working for you, not static.

I can recall several times where I got caught spending most of my money (when not having a ton) on one item I thought would sell, having it up for a few days, and then during that few days seeing other, more lucrative, smaller priced items go on sale. That’s when it was frustrating. Just sell off your item for a smaller profit if this is the case and get back working.

Here is when you need to cut your losses:

• Money is locked up: You’re running short on money and have had the same item up for a few days without being able to take advantage of other offers, potentially more lucrative.
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Tags: auction house, losing money

When you’re looking for deals, beware of what seems like a reasonable or even good deal, especially on armor, at least in World of Warcraft.  WoW’s professions have always been extremely broken.  I was in the alpha and remember when Enchanting actually used herbs. Seems strange doesn’t it? Well at that time you could also distribute points into stats as well.  Ever since those days, professions have been broken.

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Tags: auction house, set items

Farmers want one thing, to get rid of their stuff. Fast. For the highest profit. But even better, fast trumps profit.

Never be afraid to open up negotiations with someone. Always /w them if they advertise, or if they have something up that you know you might be able to put up for more, and ask for the same item, even if it’s at a deal already, for less. I’ve probably saved thousands this way. With farmers, you need to be firm. They will negotiate but you need to have a low-reasonable offer in mind. How do you know you’re dealing with a farmer? One, they don’t speak english well, or very abrupt with little tact, straight yes/no answers, and something like this:

farmer: you want [item]? yes?
you: yes, I do
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Tags: auction house, farmers, People Skills

When this site gets slightly more mature, I’m going to start my own new character and chart my progress here on the site.

But let’s talk about you. You’ve made the plunge. Your friends / co-workers are on another server or you’ve just began playing this huge game for the first time. You’re level 1, 2, 3, 4… 5….. 6 on your first character on a new server. And you make it to bigger city and discover a) the trade channel by default with people hawking their wares, and even more, if you explore a bit, the mighty thing that is the auction house.

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Tags: auction house, Just Starting

I realize the site is pretty new and so very few people have thus far visited, but if you do come and have something to share, please take a look at the forum, which I hope will be very popular someday. Sign up (it’s free and easy), and post something! There are a few polls up to vote on as well. Thanks and hope to see you there!

Tags: forum