What a Schmuck I am... Don't be me...

plainguy · 12-06-2010 09:00 PM

I public will admit I was getting lvl 50 damage IOs from missions and creating them and selling them for a loss without even thinking of the creation cost. So I was selling an IO for 350k to 450k when it cost me 459k to make plus the Material which I bought sometimes..

I just never took the cost to create into consideration, I just never looked at it.

So for about 8 to 10 months I was selling at a loss. No wonder I wasn't making any money.

So don't be me..

Take the time to read and understand what is involved in making these things.

I would also like to thank Nethergoat for putting the seed in my head when he posted in the blasters forum. It just made me start thinking a bit more about the market. Regardless how much it annoys me I clearly see you have no choice but to embrace it if you want to create some spectacular builds. Which deep down I really do.

Lesson learned, your never too old to learn something new.

1. Why Soft Cap is Important : http://dechskaison.blogspot.com/2011...important.html
2. Limits: http://paragonwiki.com/wiki/Limits
3. Attack Mechanics: http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Attack_Mechanics
4. Rule of Five: http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Rule_o...e_Law_of_Fives

Fulmens · 12-06-2010 09:53 PM

Ouch.

You can make about 12 level 45's and memorize the 45-50 damage io's.

Half crafting cost, no recipe needed, that 350-450K will be a small profit.

Mini-guides: Force Field Defenders, Blasters, Market Self-Defense, Frankenslotting.

So you think you're a hero, huh.
@Boltcutter in game.

Void Spirit · 12-07-2010 12:25 AM

This is what Fulmens is referring to:

http://paragonwiki.com/wiki/Memorization

Roderick · 12-07-2010 01:17 AM

Unfortunately, it's people like me that put you in that situation.

When I run level 50 content, I craft and sell every common recipe that drops that I have the salvage for. Then I take the leftover salvage and buy and craft level 45's. I sell these all on the market, usually at a loss, like what you did.

However, I eventually get the crafting badges, and have only lost a little bit once everything is added together. At this point, I craft all my salvage into memorized recipes and sell them on the markets at the same price, this time at a noticable markup.

So, as Fulmens suggested, craft those 45's, get your memorization badges, and soon, all will be golden for you.

@Roderick