Hello Diablo Fans,

This post I will talk about selling, buying and making money in The Auction House. I’ve heard most people have given up on Diablo or has gotten bored of it. I think I’m more into it then when I wrote my post about Defeating Diablo in Normal Hardcore. Right now I’m trying to save up money so I can buy a reduced level weapon item that has around 500 DPS. From what I’ve heard I’m more than ready to face him in Nightmare Hardcore, I just don’t want to take any chances.

This is pretty much tips for noobs, so it’s not for people who know what they are doing. So here are my tips for earning, selling and buying items in The Auction House.

Always compare items with other items: Most of the time people know what they are doing and sell around the same price. When you are reselling your items check other items on the auction house to see what they are selling for. Below you will see if I wanted to sell my belt there is only one other item similar to mine. Mine still has better stats, and the extra stats aren’t very useful. I’d actually sell it for more than this item. If it had experience, lifesteal of some sort, than it would be worth more than mine. The stats aren’t very helpful so I don’t find it worth more than mine.

If you see a good deal, buy and resell it: If you see something with similar stats and a lower price take up the opportunity right away and grab it. Once in a while I’ll see really good items being sold for really cheap. I buy them and resell them for a higher price. Again search up the items check the stats and see what other people are selling it for. Just make sure its worth it because remember that whatever you sell it for, there is 15% off.

When you buy to upgrade an item, try selling it for the same price of the item you just bought: I do end up buying a lot of items that are overpriced. I try not to lose a lot of money so when I do end up buying something to upgrade an item, I resell it for the same price I bought the new item for. Even though it is lower stats and it doesn’t make sense, You would be surprised of how many times I got away with it. It’s great because it’s like getting an upgraded item for free! If it doesn’t work out, just sell it for less, and compare the items. No harm done trying!

The little items add up: Even when selling things for 1000, it adds up! Don’t just toss it away, try just selling a few small items and it will add up and slowly help you save money. See above screenshot, I have a bunch of small items that sold quickly all at once.

Don’t buy anything for any price: I do occasionally buy things in the 70,000 – 90,000 zone, but only if its a huge difference in stats. I only find it worth it if my stats are being increased by 250 DMG, or 1000 health.

If you are only gaining 10 – 20 more stats and its a lot of money, its really not worth it. You may as well wait to level up or wait until there are better items in the auction house. See below screenshot. The helm just isn’t worth 100,000.

Check the time lapsed for the item: If you are in doubt, check how much time is left on the item! I find sometimes it can help me when deciding a purchase. If its a really good deal it wouldn’t still be in the auction house after 5 hours! I try to take the good deals quickly because I hate thinking about it for awhile and then its already gone. At the same time I’ve rushed myself buying an item before that I totally regretted. It seemed like a good deal at the time and then I realized the stats were shit. That only happened once though :3.

Bidding and Buyout depends on the item: If its something you really want buy it out! If its worth it and you will regret to see someone else buy it out than do so! Don’t try to save money and bid, because most people will just buyout. I find Bidding is underrated. Nobody does it unless its a really great item that doesn’t have a buyout. I think sometimes its necessary when its a really good item and the buyout is way too expensive. Most of the time you will not win, unless you check the time lapse and make sure you’re online for that moment it ends. I find it’s better to wait near the end rather than fighting and raising the price, until you can’t afford it.

I hope that helps anyone in need for understanding The Auction House. This is my way of buying, selling and making money. Right now its gotten me comfortably through Normal and Nightmare hardcore. I’m about to fight Diablo but waiting on an item in The Auction House. I hope I get it. I’ll show you if I do end up getting it! Right now here are my stats and money.

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