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00:00:00 – 00:14:44
The video emphasizes strategic trading and effective economic management in the game, particularly in light of upcoming changes in version 5.3. The speaker advises against significant undercutting in the market, instead suggesting minor, consistent price reductions to remain competitive without devaluing items. Patience is a recurring theme, with the speaker advocating for waiting to sell items at higher prices rather than accepting less profitable transactions. The crafting segment highlights the profitability of making Ishgardian hats due to their lower material costs, with a detailed cost analysis demonstrating how self-crafting can enhance profits. Overall, the video underscores the importance of patience, careful pricing, and efficient resource management to maximize in-game wealth.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and avoiding common mistakes in market board trading, particularly with the upcoming changes in version 5.3. They illustrate this by highlighting a specific example where a player drastically undercuts the market price of an item by a significant margin, which is unnecessary and counterproductive. The speaker advises against such large price discrepancies, emphasizing that patience is key, as items will sell at higher prices if there is demand. The speaker also points out that items were previously selling at a much higher price and that the drastic undercut was avoidable. They encourage players to consider market dynamics and not engage in extreme underpricing.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses strategies for setting prices in a marketplace to ensure items sell efficiently without excessively undercutting other sellers. They recommend setting prices slightly below the nearest round number for minor, consistent undercuts. The example given shows undercutting by about 100 gil and then setting the price at 99 gil just below the target number, maintaining competitiveness without drastically lowering the market value. This approach should be applied consistently for all items to maintain price integrity and ensure they remain the top option for buyers.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the crafting and selling of Ishgardian hats, highlighting that they are more profitable compared to leggings or trousers due to the lower amount of materials required. The speaker emphasizes the importance of pricing items correctly and checking the cost of materials. They provide an example of calculating the costs, noting that dusk cord, megalania leather, and other materials collectively amount to around 52k. The speaker advises that if you can craft these materials yourself, it becomes more cost-effective, making the crafting and selling process more profitable.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker advises viewers on the importance of patience when dealing with market board transactions. They emphasize that it’s not worth selling items at low prices, as it does not provide good value for the time invested. The speaker illustrates this by showing how by being patient, they were able to nearly make 1 million and 600k gil from two retainers without much effort. They caution against selling low-value items like iron plates or iron sabatons that can be bought from NPCs, suggesting it’s more beneficial to hold onto valuable items and wait for the market to improve. The key takeaway is to be patient and avoid wasting time on low-return transactions.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker advises viewers on how to effectively manage their in-game economy. Key points include not undercutting prices significantly—only by small amounts (100 to 1000 gil). The speaker emphasizes the importance of patience in selling items, stating that it’s okay if sales take a week, as wealth is built over time. Viewers are encouraged to avoid selling materials for less than their crafting cost, suggesting they wait for favorable market conditions. The upcoming update, 5.3, is highlighted as an opportunity to sell stockpiled items for better value. The video closes with thanks to the audience and well-wishes for their success in the game.