Too Much Stuff

Posted by J.E. Douglas at 2:00 PM

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After having dug myself out of an avalanche of a guild bank I purchased recently,  I came to the realization that I might have too much stuff saved for MOP (blasphemous words I know).

It's not that difficult to get into the hype of buying things to resell quickly for massive profits.   That will occur.  We've talked about Pets and Leather and cloth and ore to save.   And even for the rest of this week and next week we will talk some more about it.  It can be exciting to figure out what other players both old and new will want to purchase for high prices.

But there does come a time when players will balance between investment and holding.  The biggest challenge is to make sure that you are getting as much bang for your buck and storage area as possible. Many players by now have at least one separate Guild Bank of their own.   Even if you are just using your regular character storage bank each slot becomes a chance for investment.   So planning out exactly what you should buy,  and where to place it becomes more and more important.

So when you continue to buy items for investment,  keep and mental picture of exactly what amount of profit you want to obtain from the item.   If your stocking up on Netherweave for bags,  then how much profit will that be compared to purchasing a blue weapon for resell.   Will a stack of Iron Ore obtain the same profit as a stack of Heavy Leather?

Each slot that you fill for investment purposes become more important in the next two weeks.  Mists of Pandaria and the panda invasion is just beyond the horizon.   Preparation and expectation will start to build to a fever pitch.   So look for investments,  but keep that measure of resistance to buy everything without purpose.

Good Luck and Good Hoarding


Want to get in contact with me? . Email me at Dragonbearjoe @ gmail. dOT com or find me on twitter at "@JMTCMommar" You can find me hanging out on the Shandris Server, chat me up and I will buy you a glass of juice. 

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MOP Prep: PokeWOW Part 2
Time to close businesses..
Would You Save World of Warcraft?
Tips for the Junk Impaired
Its not being lazy,  it's being unmotivated
Lost Pets for MOP
Leveling Digging, Grass Picking O My
Is it Worth It?
MOP Prep:   Enchanters Pt 1
MOP Prep:  Enchanters Part Deux
MOP Prep: What to save for the Pandas Pt 1
MOP:  Powerleveling Leatherworking in the Vale
MOP Prep:   Prepping the Farmer
MOP Prep:  Get to the Points
MOP Prep:  Reduction in Inventory
MOP Prep: Stuff to Gold,  Gold to Stuff
MOP Prep: Setting the Lineup
MOP Prep: Setting up the Cartel
MOP Prep:   Zero Balance Investment

Leveling, Digging, Grass Picking o my

Posted by J.E. Douglas at 12:29 PM

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As I was leveling my new Goblin Shaman (yes, I know I'm behind the times with just leveling a goblin) and was enjoying my trip through Azshara.   Just hitting level 20 I finally got my trike so wasn't neding to run in wolf form everywhere (Levels 1-20 are the roughest,  constantly missing my flight forms and my speed mounts).

Finishing up quests (including my first on level dungeon in a long time) the levels were passing me by.  And the temptation was to go away from my regular plan to have a dual gathering talent til I hit the maximum level.   At that time I usually will power level whatever professions I intend them to have (in this case it's another Engineer/Alchemist).  

Staying on track and focus of plans isn't always the easiest.   With the materials I gathered while leveling I could have leveled both of these professions rather easily.   But not just tradition but good strategy kept me continuing to grind out the collection of herbs and minerals.  

Players in the first few weeks will be paying extra for every mineral out there.  This even includes the lowly copper and Peacebloom.  Even the items that are received from drops will go for extra prices as starting players learn what gear they want,  and purchase it at profitable prices.

The shape of the world always changes with the release of a new expansion.   With a new influx of players as well as established players returning and leveling new classes and races.   There is a fresh air that flies into the goblin noses of fresh money and fresh pockets to be relieved of coins.  

As my shaman blasted his way through Shadowfang keep with 4 others,  I was also reminded of the good old days.   Seeing treasure chests (the one we couldn't open because we didn't have a rogue) made me smile with memories of leveling all my other toons.   The people you meet and the people you enjoy playing this game with.

So less than three weeks and we all get to explore the same places with different eyes,  and hopefully enjoy the memories,  while making new ones.

Good Luck and Good Hunting


Want to get in contact with me? . Email me at Dragonbearjoe @ gmail. dOT com or find me on twitter at "@JMTCMommar" You can find me hanging out on the Shandris Server, chat me up and I will buy you a glass of juice. 

Previous Entries 

Is it Worth It?
MOP Prep:   Enchanters Pt 1
MOP Prep:  Enchanters Part Deux
MOP Prep: What to save for the Pandas Pt 1
MOP:  Powerleveling Leatherworking in the Vale
MOP Prep:   Prepping the Farmer
MOP Prep:  Get to the Points
MOP Prep:  Reduction in Inventory
MOP Prep: Stuff to Gold,  Gold to Stuff
MOP Prep: Setting the Lineup
MOP Prep: Setting up the Cartel
MOP Prep:   Zero Balance Investment

MOP Prep: Enchanters Part Deux

Posted by J.E. Douglas at 12:23 PM

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Mommar here.

One of the reasons I like enchanting items as an investment is simply because they are always in demand.    Player demand is based on multiple ideas.   Do I like what power this enchant gives me.  Does this enchant go with the costume I've created (go go transmog players).   Does this enchant have a super cool effect that
I like to see.   All good reasons to get enchants,  and even better reasons why people should buy your dust and your enchants.

Most dust (and essences) are going to sell simply based on where levelers are at.  The Lower the level needed to craft/disenchant into dust,  the less profit there will be.   That was the general thinking up til now.  Now we're running into an increased speed leveling,  so many areas that were heavily used before will end up getting skipped.   Areas such as Wintergrasp (level 55-58) and Shadowmoon Valley (67-70) are going to be either lightly played in or completely skipped.

So what does this do for enchanting materials?   Items such as Arcane Dust and Infinite Dust are going to be not as available as they were before.   Players burnt through their Infinite Dust supply quickly.  Even now you see 4-6g per piece of dust.   That will explode when you get players looking to level their enchants through Wrath crafting numbers (450-525).   This is your bread and butter monies.   The biggest hurdle is that the pricing of these dusts are already high.  So finding deals will become more difficult as we get closer to MOP.  Looking for items that fall into level 70-80 (for  Arcane Dust ) and 80-85 (for  Infinite Dust ) to DE into profits.   When DEing wrath items remember,  Weapons are more apt to provide you with Essences,  Disenchanting Armor gives you more access to dust.   Paying 9-15g an item could spot you a huge profit.  This strategy isn't the safest and you could lose a tidy investment so be careful.

One strategy for enchanters is going to be Maelstrom Crystals from Cataclysm level epics.   Where there will be next to zero demand for enchantments needed for these items.  One saving grace that will pretty much guarantee profits.  Enchanted Lanterns (or the Alliance equal Magic Lamp).   These are going to be in high demand for pet battlers.   Especially if you have the ability to send these over to the opposing side for resell.  Where the investment can seem heavy at the beginning (Maelstrom Crystal at 80g a piece  + Hypnotic Dust at 1-2g a piece).   Just remember to buy the Maelstrom Crystal and shatter your own instead of buying the Heavenly Shards themselves.  

Don't forget also many of the essence heavy enchants we talked about in MOP Prep:  Enchanters Part 1.  One of the big rare in demand essences comes from Greater Eternal Essence.  This is one of those investments that is going to be tricky.   The Greater Eternal Essences that are needed for the BOA enchants are in high demand already.  Most players go quickly through the level 52-55 content so both the dust and essences provided from DE'ing these items are more difficult to find.   Still picking these up and flipping them on the AH,  or enchanting the BOA enchants will give you a good chance to make profit.

In all reality the only Enchanting item that isn't going to have a lot of profit is the low level dust from weapons and armor.   Many new players will be dumping the armor and weapons from levels 1-10 on the AH for quick money.   And the opening 50 points of Disenchanting are quickly gained from Enchanters Disenchanting their own items.  This is the only investment I've stayed away from and just naturally acquired from Disenchanting leveled items from other toons.

As you can see Enchanting investment can be as easy or as difficult as you want it to be.  If you low on funds look for high impact high turn around items.  If your more adventurous spread your gold around and look at multiple areas for investment.  Either way,  there are profits to be made out there.  Just keep your head above ground and ride the investment wave

Good Luck and Good Hunting

 Want to get in contact with me? . Email me at Dragonbearjoe @ gmail. dOT com or find me on twitter at "@JMTCMommar" You can find me hanging out on the Shandris Server, chat me up and I will buy you a glass of juice. 

Previous Entries 


MOP Prep: What to save for the Pandas Pt 1
MOP:  Powerleveling Leatherworking in the Vale
MOP Prep:   Prepping the Farmer
MOP Prep:  Get to the Points
MOP Prep:  Reduction in Inventory
MOP Prep: Stuff to Gold,  Gold to Stuff
MOP Prep: Setting the Lineup
MOP Prep: Setting up the Cartel
MOP Prep:   Zero Balance Investment
Motivate the Gold Troops
Do You Know Where Your Gold Is?
But Uncle... I didn't know

Shuffle Up and Deal Those Inscriptions

Three rules for barking in Trade

Breakfast Briefs

Post Patch Weekend Arrives

An Open Letter To Inscriptionists

That Thing You Do

MOP Prep: Enchanters Pt 1

Posted by J.E. Douglas at 6:37 PM

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Enchanting is going to be explosive for saving materials to resell.   Many new players will want to enjoy the shiny glows to their weapons as well as an expansive power one or two good enchants will put on
their gear.

Levelers always look to get the best area for their gold.  So having the materials to craft certain enchants ahead of time will allow you to be ready for the rush.

The general rule at the beginning of an expansion is that just about every enchanting material will sell for higher than what you paid for.   Low level materials won't give as much profit,  and high end materials will end up filling up space than bringing in gold.

First there are four patterns that are must have to be at the top of the enchanting game.

Enchant 2H Weapon - Agility

Large Brilliant Shard x4
Essence of Air x4

Enchant Weapon - Agility


Large Brilliant Shard x4
Essence of Air x4

Enchant Weapon - Strength

Large Brilliant Shard x4
Essence of Earth x4

Enchant Weapon - Fiery

Small Radiant Shard x4
Essence of Fire x4

Even if you do not have the Fiery Enchant pattern in your personal book.  Buying the materials now and preparing them to resell will net you a decent profit.  Plus the odds are the pattern will be on the AH quickly so you will be able to sell these as quickly as possible.   The other patterns are gained through working through the quest line towards the Timbermaw Hold tribe.  Obtaining Honored will unlock the patterns for purchase.  A good guide can be found here.

BOA enchants are going to be going for large amounts of gold as well.

Chest:

Enchant Chest Major Mana
Enchant Chest- Major Health
Enchant Chest Greater Stats
Enchant Chest - Stats

Weapon:

Enchant Weapon- Unholy Weapon
Enchant Weapon - Lifestealing
Enchant Weapon - Icy Chill
Enchant Weapon - Crusader
Enchant Weapon - Healing
Enchant Weapon - Spellpower
Enchant Weapon - Mighty Intellect (Requires Thorium Brothers Revered)

Cloak

Enchant Cloak - Stealth (requires Centurion Expedition Exalted)
Enchant Cloak Superior Defense
Enchant Cloak - Subtlety
Enchant Cloak- Lesser Agility

The Materials for all of these range from easy to find (Small Radiant Shard) to Difficult (Righteous Orb). Keeping an eye on the AH will set allow you to both craft,  and resell on demand of patrons when they put up requests.  Both the AH and trade will be busy with players asking for enchants that can be provided at the press of a button.

Part II we will walk through each type of dust and shard that you will want to keep to resell and climb up the goblin ladder.

Good Luck and Good Hunting

MOP Prep: What to save for the Pandas Pt 1

MOP:  Powerleveling Leatherworking in the Vale
MOP Prep:   Prepping the Farmer
MOP Prep:  Get to the Points
MOP Prep:  Reduction in Inventory
MOP Prep: Stuff to Gold,  Gold to Stuff
MOP Prep: Setting the Lineup
MOP Prep: Setting up the Cartel
MOP Prep:   Zero Balance Investment
Motivate the Gold Troops
Do You Know Where Your Gold Is?
But Uncle... I didn't know

Shuffle Up and Deal Those Inscriptions

Three rules for barking in Trade

Breakfast Briefs

Post Patch Weekend Arrives

An Open Letter To Inscriptionists

That Thing You Do