1. What is the GW2 Trading Post Calculator?

The GW2 Ninja Trading Post Calculator helps Guild Wars 2 players calculate potential profits from trading post transactions by accounting for the 15% trading post fee.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the trading post formula:

Where:

• \( Sell \) — The price you sell the item for
• \( Buy \) — The price you buy the item for
• \( Fees \) — 15% of the sell price (trading post commission)

Explanation: The formula calculates your net profit after accounting for both the purchase cost and trading post fees.

3. Understanding Trading Post Economics

Details: The trading post takes 15% of every sale (5% listing fee + 10% transaction fee). This calculator helps you determine if a flip or crafting investment will be profitable.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the sell price, buy price, and quantity. The calculator will show your total profit after fees. Remember that prices are per unit.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the minimum profitable price difference?
A: Due to the 15% fee, you generally need the sell price to be at least 17.65% higher than the buy price to break even.

Q2: Does this account for listing fees?
A: Yes, the 15% fee includes both the 5% listing fee and 10% transaction fee.

Q3: How do I convert silver and copper to gold?
A: 1 gold = 100 silver = 10,000 copper. Enter decimal values (e.g., 1g 25s 50c = 1.255 gold).

Q4: What about buy order vs instant buy?
A: This calculator assumes you're using buy orders to purchase at the specified price.

Q5: Are there other trading post strategies?
A: Other strategies include arbitrage, crafting for profit, and long-term investments in fluctuating markets.