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How to find best items — the short answer

Use Bazaar Flips sorted by Volume ⇩ for beginners, Advanced Users should analyze spread %, buy/sell wall liquidity, and margin stability. For 1st 100 flips, pick items with 10k+ units/day volume + 3–8% spread. Avoid single-wall monopolies (risky) and volatile items (10%+ swings in 24h).

The three types of good flips

1. High-volume, low-margin flips (safest)

Profile: 20k+ units/day, 2–5% margin
Examples: Enchanted Sugar Cane, Wheat, Bone, Cocoa Beans

  • Why: Huge liquidity means orders fill fast. Tight margins mean predictable outcomes. Hard to be hurt by sudden crashes.
  • Best for: Beginners, capital compounding (need high frequency)
  • Flip frequency: 10–20 per day per item
  • Risk: Ultra-low. Worst case = break even after fees.

2. Medium-volume, medium-margin flips (balanced)

Profile: 5k–15k units/day, 5–12% margin
Examples: Revenant Flesh, Tarantula Web, Enchanted Book combos

  • Why: Good margins + decent liquidity = balanced risk/reward. Less competition than ultra-high-volume items.
  • Best for: Intermediate flippers with 5M+ capital
  • Flip frequency: 3–8 per day per item
  • Risk: Medium. Price swings 5–10% but stabilize quickly.

3. Low-volume, high-margin flips (risky but lucrative)

Profile: <2k units/day, 15–50% margin
Examples: Meta pets, rare enchanted gear, niche Craft recipes

  • Why: Low competition + unique items = large spreads. One winning flip = 5–10 losing flips offset.
  • Best for: Advanced flippers, Auction House specialists
  • Flip frequency: 1–2 per week per item
  • Risk: High. Item can tank 20–50% if market shifts or competitors undercut.

How to read Bazaar Flips page (metrics explained)

Volume (units/day)

Definition: How many units of this item trade daily on Bazaar.
How to use:
10k+ units/day = ultra-safe, liquid, best for beginners
5k–10k = safe, good for intermediate
2k–5k = medium risk, medium margins
<2k = high risk, very high margins (AH-tier liquidity risk)
Rule: Never flip items below 1k units/day unless you specialize in that niche.

Spread (buy/sell difference)

Definition: Gap between highest buy order and lowest sell offer.
Example: Buy wall @ 1,000 coins, Sell wall @ 1,100 coins = 100 coin spread = 10% spread.
How to use:
<3% spread = tight market, hard to profit (used by bots, highly efficient)
3–8% spread = beginner sweet spot, 2–5% net margin after fees
8–15% spread = profitable opportunities, watch for market shifts
>15% spread = red flag (potential manipulation, low volume)
Rule: Target 5–10% spread as beginner. Avoid <2% (fees eat all profit) and >15% (likely unstable).

Margin % (instant-buy to instant-sell)

Definition: (Instant-sell price - Instant-buy price) / Instant-buy price × 100
Example: Buy @ 1,000, Sell @ 1,100 = 10% margin (gross). After 1.25% fee = ~8.75% net margin.
How to use: Target 3–8% for high-volume, 10–20% for medium-volume, 20%+ for low-volume.

Buy/Sell wall heights (order liquidity)

Definition: How many units are available at the current buy wall and sell wall.
Why it matters: High walls = stable prices. Low walls = prone to sudden shifts.
Example:
Buy wall: 50k units @ 1,000 coins (strong, stable)
Sell wall: 5k units @ 1,100 coins (weak, could jump if someone buys it all)
Red flag: Single seller with <1% of daily volume at sell wall (risk of price spike if they leave).

How to filter items using Bazaar Flips

Filter 1: Volume → sort descending

Why: High volume = safe for beginners
Start here for first 10 flips

Filter 2: Spread % → between 3–10%

Why: 3–10% is the "goldilocks zone" for Bazaar
Skip <2% (low profit) and >15% (high risk)

Filter 3: Volatility (24h price change) → less than 5%

Why: Items that swing 20%+ in 24h are often event-driven or manipulated
Avoid unless you understand the catalyst (mayor perk, balance patch)

Advanced: What to avoid

❌ Single-wall monopolies

Red flag: One seller controls 80%+ of sell wall with low daily volume.
Why: Price can crash 20%+ if monopolist leaves. Too risky.
Example: A niche crafted item with 1k units/day, 1 seller at 50k price = avoid.

❌ Items with recent huge price swings

Red flag: 30%+ change in 24h
Why: Often driven by speculation, mayor perks, or patches. Wait for stabilization.
Tool: Use Top Movers to spot these (avoid anything in top 10 most volatile).

❌ Items with crashing buy walls

Red flag: Buy wall price drops 5%+ in an hour
Why: Market is weakening. If you buy, you'll overpay and hold losses.
Fix: Wait for stabilization (check 1h later). Flip only after recovery.

Market segmentation: Which items to pick

Ultra-high volume (safest)

  • Enchanted Sugar Cane (50k+/day)
  • Enchanted Wheat (40k+/day)
  • Bone (30k+/day)
  • Enchanted Cobblestone (25k+/day)

High volume (safe)

  • Enchanted Potato / Carrot
  • Revenant Flesh (Slayer)
  • Tarantula Web (Slayer)
  • Ender Pearls

Medium volume (intermediate)

  • Enchanted Books (specific tiers)
  • Crafted Enchanted Blocks
  • Refined Diamond / Gold
  • Sven Steak (Slayer)

Tools and pages to use

  • Bazaar Flips — primary tool, sort by Volume ⇩ for beginners
  • Top Movers — see volatility, avoid high-risk items
  • AH Flipper — unique items (pets, gear), high margin alternative
  • Craft Flips — crafting recipes, sometimes beat Bazaar margins

FAQ: Item selection

What if I can only afford 100k— which item should I flip?

Pick items under 10k unit price (e.g., Sugar Cane @ 800–1,200 coins each). You'll buy ~80–125 units per flip. Volume > margin at your capital level.

Should I specialize in one item or diversify?

Diversify at first: Flip 3–5 items to learn market patterns and reduce risk. Once comfortable, you can specialize in 1–2 high-volume items.

How often should I change items?

Weekly review: Check if an item is losing money (bought high, sold low) 2+ times. If so, replace with higher-volume item. Winners: keep flipping.

Can I flip niche items with <1k daily volume?

Not recommended for beginners. Risk of holding losses is too high. Build capital on 10k+ volume items first, graduate to niche once you have 20M+.

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