Getting started in NC Trading

[funkasarusrex]

So I've nearly completed the np portion of my gallery, and my eyes now turn to the elusive NC market for Roo Island Team Merch.

 

The problem? I have absolutely no idea how the NC market works, and even less things to trade.

 

For those of you veterans, what's a good thing to have on hand to trade? How do you find out the value of things on the market? Are people willing to trade for gift boxes or are most people looking for items?

[Zephyr]

There is a nice starting out guide over here:

http://www.neopets.com/~Vliore

 

People are usually very happy to trade for GBCs (or caps aka Gift Box Mystery Cap) unless they're looking for something specific on their wishlist (WL). GBC is like the basic currency of NC trading & items are often valued at the number of GBC. EG: If an item is going for 3 caps/GBCs, it'll have a value of ~600 NC (3x200 NC). If you're offering a custom, that means you're offering the other party the choice to pick out whatever they want of up to 600 NC from the mall. So, the other party may want a Shenanigift 5-pack (500 NC) & a faerie quest cookie (100 NC).

 

The commonly referred to value guide is http://www.neopets.com/~filigrees

The plain text version of it: http://www.neopets.com/~paleina

But take note that it hasn't been updated recently.

For the more recently released items: http://www.neopets.com/~dominant

 

One note on item valuing though: while some may value an item at say, one cap, it may be HTPW (hard to part with) for others so they may value it much more.

 

If you're unsure of the value of an item, don't hesitate to create a value check board or a fair trade board if you're unsure whether you're under or over offering.

 

Much like NP trading (& buying stuff in general), look & lurk around to find a price you're comfortable with.

 

Good luck & safe trading :)

[zorna]

Wow I didn't know you could trade NC items.