1. What is the GW2 Trading Post Calculator?

The GW2 Trading Post Calculator helps players determine the actual profit from buying and selling items on the Guild Wars 2 Trading Post, accounting for the 15% transaction fee.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Trading Post profit formula:

Where:

• \( Sell \) — The price you sell the item for (in gold)
• \( Buy \) — The price you buy the item for (in gold)
• \( 0.85 \) — Represents the 15% Trading Post fee (you keep 85%)

Explanation: The formula calculates your net profit after the Trading Post takes its cut from your sale.

3. Importance of Profit Calculation

Details: Accurate profit calculation is crucial for effective trading on the GW2 Trading Post, helping you identify truly profitable items and avoid losses.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both buy and sell prices in gold (1 gold = 100 silver = 10000 copper). All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why multiply by 0.85?
A: The Trading Post takes 15% of your sale as a fee, so you only receive 85% of the sale price.

Q2: What's considered a good profit margin?
A: This depends on the item and market conditions, but generally 20-30% profit after fees is good for flipping items.

Q3: Should I consider listing fees?
A: This calculator focuses on buy/sell flipping. For crafting profits, you may need to account for listing fees (5% of sell price when listing).

Q4: Are there other fees to consider?
A: The main fee is the 15% upon sale. Some items may have additional taxes in certain trading post transactions.

Q5: How often should I recalculate?
A: Prices fluctuate frequently, so recalculate whenever you're considering a new trade or when market conditions change.