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How to Get Started with Flipping?

Start with low-risk, high-volume Bazaar items, use buy orders (not instant-buy), and flip 3–5 items at once to spread risk. With 500k–2M coins you can make your first profitable flip in under an hour. The site's Bazaar Flips page will show you the safest starting items sorted by volume.

Quick start (first flip in 30–60 min)

  1. Open Bazaar Flips and sort by "Volume ⇩" — pick 3 top items you can afford.
  2. Place buy orders slightly below the buy wall (3–10% below instant-buy price).
  3. Wait 5–30 minutes for fills (check back or use the SkyCofl mod for alerts).
  4. Place sell offers at or near the sell wall — avoid instant-sell unless the margin is very tight.
  5. Track profit for 24 hours and adjust sizing if you see losses >3% of capital.

Core principles for beginners

1. Volume beats margin (for your first 10 flips)

High-volume items move fast, reducing risk of overnight price crashes. A safe 2–5% margin on an item trading 50k+ units/day is better than a 40% margin on something that sells once a week. Volume = faster turnover = faster reinvestment = compounding growth.

2. Start small, scale gradually

Beginners should risk max 10–15% of total capital per flip. Example: with 1M coins, flip items worth 100k–150k each across 3–5 different items. As you gain confidence and see consistent profit, increase sizing to 20–30% per flip.

3. Use buy/sell orders, not instant trades

Instant-buy and instant-sell eat most of your margin due to fees and spreads. Buy orders let you buy cheaper, and sell offers let you sell higher. Be patient — most orders fill within an hour during peak times.

Advanced tips

  • Check Top Movers before flipping — avoid items with sudden 20%+ price swings (sign of manipulation or events).
  • Diversify across 5–10 items: Spreading risk minimizes single-item losses. If one flip tanks, the others buffer your portfolio.
  • Reinvest profits daily: Compound growth is exponential. Flipping 1M → 1.05M → 1.1M daily scales much faster than hoarding profits.
  • Use the SkyCofl Mod for in-game flip alerts and order tracking (/cofl bazaar command).
  • Account for fees: Bazaar fee is 1.25% (reducible to 1.125% when claiming). The site's profit estimates already factor this in.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much capital do I need to start?

Minimum: 200k–500k for very small flips.
Comfortable start: 1M–3M lets you diversify and flip mid-tier items with good volume.
You can bootstrap from zero using minions, farming, or NPC flipping to build initial capital.

How long until I see profit?

First flip: 30–90 minutes (buy order fill + sell offer fill).
Consistent daily profit: 3–7 days once you learn item patterns and refine your picks.

What if my orders don't fill?

Buy orders: increase your price slightly (1–3%) to match the buy wall.
Sell orders: lower your price slightly (1–3%) to match the sell wall or instant-sell if you need capital fast.
Check Top Movers — if the item had a sudden price crash, cancel and move capital elsewhere.

Should I flip Auction House (AH) or Bazaar first?

Bazaar first. It's faster, more liquid, and easier to test. AH flipping has higher margins but requires deeper item knowledge and patience for auctions to end.

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