Trading in Metin2 can multiply your Yang & Won without grinding. This comprehensive guide teaches you the fundamentals of profitable trading, from basic flipping to advanced market strategies.
Why Trade Instead of Farm?
✅ Trading Advantages:
- Higher Yang/Won per hour than farming (2-5x more)
- Works while AFK - set shop and leave
- No equipment needed - works at any level
- Scalable - more capital = more profit
- Low effort - minimal button presses
- No repair costs or potion expenses
❌ Trading Challenges:
- Requires starting capital (10M+ recommended)
- Market knowledge needed
- Some items take time to sell
- Competition from other traders
- Price fluctuations can cause losses
Core Trading Principle: Buy Low, Sell High
All trading profits come from the spread between buying and selling prices:
Example Trade:
• Item: +7 Sword
• Buy Price: 15M Yang (from desperate seller)
• Market Price: 20M Yang (normal rate)
• Your Sell Price: 18-19M (competitive)
• Profit: 3-4M Yang (20-26% return)
Do this 10 times per day = 30-40M profit with minimal effort
Getting Started: First 100M Yang
Step 1: Gather Starting Capital (10-50M)
You need capital to make money. Options:
- Farm for it: 2-3 hours in Grotto = 30-50M (slow but free)
- Buy Yang & Won: €1-2 = 50-100M (fast start, recommended)
- Daily quests: Complete all dailies for guaranteed Yang
💡 Smart Move: Most successful traders buy initial 50-100M Yang to jumpstart. The ROI from trading pays back the investment in days.
Step 2: Learn Your Server's Economy
Spend 2-3 hours just observing before trading:
- Visit Main Cities: Check all player shops in Map1/Map2
- Record Prices: Write down prices for popular items
- Identify Patterns: Which items sell fast? Which sit unsold?
- Watch Chat: Monitor WTS/WTB messages for demand
- Check Different Times: Prices vary by time of day
Step 3: Choose Your Trading Category
Start with ONE category to master:
🔧 Upgrade Materials (Best for Beginners)
Items: Blessing Scrolls, Dragon Stones, Upgrade Stones
Capital Needed: 10-30M
Profit Margin: 10-20% per trade
Why Good: Always in demand, fast turnover, stable prices
⚔️ Equipment Trading
Items: +6 to +9 weapons, armor sets
Capital Needed: 50-200M
Profit Margin: 15-30% per trade
Why Good: Higher profits, but slower sales
🧪 Consumables (Fast Turnover)
Items: Potions, speed items, buff scrolls
Capital Needed: 5-20M
Profit Margin: 5-15% per trade
Why Good: Sells within minutes, low risk
Basic Trading Strategies
Strategy 1: Price Watching & Sniping
Look for underpriced items and resell at market rate.
How It Works:
- Know the market price (e.g., +7 sword = 20M)
- Find someone selling for less (15M - needs Yang fast)
- Buy it immediately
- Relist for 18-19M (still good deal for buyers)
- Profit: 3-4M
💡 Pro Tip: Use whisper /w to contact sellers directly before they list in shop. Beat the competition!
Strategy 2: Bulk Buying
Buy large quantities for discount, sell individually at full price.
Example:
- Normal price: 500k per blessing scroll
- Bulk deal: Buy 100 scrolls for 45M (450k each = 10% discount)
- Sell individually: 100 × 500k = 50M
- Profit: 5M (11% return)
Strategy 3: Time-Based Trading
Prices fluctuate based on server activity times.
- Peak Hours (18:00-23:00): High demand = higher prices = SELL
- Off-Peak (3:00-10:00): Low demand = lower prices = BUY
- Profit: Buy cheap at 3am, sell expensive at 8pm
💡 Advanced: Set up shop before bed with items bought cheap. Wake up to profits from overnight sales!
Setting Up Your Shop
Shop Setup Best Practices:
Location Matters:
- • High-traffic areas (city centers)
- • Near popular NPCs
- • Marketplace designated zones
- • Visible from main paths
Shop Naming:
- • Clear, descriptive names
- • Include item types ("+7/+8 WEAPONS")
- • Use symbols for attention (⚔️ ✨)
- • Mention deals ("CHEAP MATS")
Pricing Strategy:
- • Price 5-10% below top competitors (sells faster)
- • Bundle deals (3 items for discount)
- • Round numbers (18M not 18.3M)
- • Update prices if not selling in 2-3 hours
Common Beginner Mistakes
❌ Avoid These Errors:
1. Trading Too Many Item Types
Focus on 1-2 categories until you master them. Jack-of-all-trades = master of none.
2. Overpricing Items
20% above market = no sales. 5-10% below = fast sales + good reputation.
3. No Price Research
Never buy without knowing market price. You could buy above market value!
4. Tying Up All Capital
Keep 20-30% liquid Yang for good deals. Can't buy opportunities with 0 Yang!
5. Panic Selling
Item not selling in 2 hours? Normal. Give it 24 hours before panic discounts.
Realistic Profit Expectations
| Capital | Daily Trades | Avg Margin | Daily Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10M | 3-5 trades | 15% | 4-7M |
| 50M | 5-8 trades | 15-20% | 35-80M |
| 200M | 8-12 trades | 20% | 160-240M |
| 1B+ | 10-20 trades | 20-25% | 1-5B |
🚀 Quick Start Action Plan
Your first week trading:
Day 1-2: Spend 50M Yang (buy or farm) + Research market prices 3 hours
Day 3: Make first 5 trades with upgrade materials (low risk)
Day 4-5: Refine strategy, aim for 10% profit per trade
Day 6-7: Scale up, 10-15 trades/day, reinvest profits
Expected Result: 50M → 100-150M in first week (100-200% return)
Need Starting Capital?
Buy Yang & Won to jumpstart your trading career. Most traders buy 50-100M to begin.
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