Trading in Path of Exile is one of the game’s most vital systems, offering players a chance to profit from rare items that would otherwise yield poor returns from NPCs. If you are looking for profit, you definitely need to consider trading, and here is some important information about how to trade PoE items, from basic to advanced.
The Basic Trading Procedure
Trading in Path of Exile requires manual transactions since there’s no automated system or in-game mail to exchange items between players. Therefore, it leaves a manual transaction which is somewhat complicated for beginners.
Basically, you need to know the buyer’s name and invite him/her to your party. Put everything you want to sell in your stash and the buyer will let you know the name of the item, including the location via whisper. After that, place the item into your inventory and place it into the trade window. Make sure you verify the trade (the item and the price) before completing the transaction.
How to Buy Items from the Trade Site
The official trade PoE website is a central hub where players can browse and purchase items efficiently. If you want to buy an item, you can visit the site and select your league before purchasing any item. Once you find the item you want, you can click the Direct Whisper button. Yes, it is still going to be a manual transaction like discussed above, that’s why you should know how to trade PoE items for beginners.
How to Sell Items in the Trade Site
If you want to sell something, you should first purchase the Premium Stash Tab. The Premium Stash Tab is essential for trading in Path of Exile, as it makes your items visible on third-party websites and the official trade site. There are also some added benefits like tab customization and organization, but they don’t really offer anything special. Make sure you set the stash tab to public and place your items in your stash. Then, you need to set the price you want, either modify it or use the default one. Once it’s done, it will be automatically visible to other players.
Again, you will have to do a manual transaction once there is a potential buyer who wants to buy your items. Keep staying online and being responsive to trade requests in order to maintain your reputation within the trading community.
Dealing with Common Issues
No Answer
If you want to trade but you find no answer from the other person, it is likely that the items are already sold out. Another possible reason is because they are still busy cleaning a map. This happens because the trade is probably not worth pursuing. Therefore, you need to show initiative like putting currency in the public stash tab and listing it for the items you want to trade.
If you want to buy a rare item and you don’t receive any answer from the seller, just find another person instead. Chance is they are beginners who just started the trade and don’t know the best price to put. You can also get the items yourself with a little bit of time and effort.
Scammers
This normally happens when you are dealing with high-value items or items in a large quantity. The only way to prevent this from happening is by trading PoE carefully. You need to check multiple times whether they have put everything as agreed. If that person is agitated or impatient, it is possible that the person is a scammer. Genuine traders normally don’t mind letting you take your time, knowing that both parties will still receive the benefits. If this happens to you, it is better for you to leave and find another person to trade with.
Extra Advanced Tips
In trading in Path of Exile, selling in bulk can be a smart strategy, as many advanced players prioritize efficiency and prefer purchasing large quantities to save time. By collecting and storing rare items, you can position yourself as a go-to seller for bulk transactions, catering to players who value convenience over grinding.
The next thing you can sell is a very specific rare item that is rarely sought after. As you are the only one selling the item, it will take less effort for you to make quick sales. Another one to make you stand out is by using the step-down pricing method. By doing this, you put an initial price higher and slowly decrease the price to attract more potential buyers. If you are lucky enough, you can get a higher rate for your it because you are the only one who is online at that specific moment.
Another tip is using the AND, COUNT, and IF commands. Though you may need to learn to use them in the trading group as these commands are very useful for searching for varieties of items, especially Jewels.
Selling in bulk is an efficient strategy, but crafting your own items can also enhance your trading. Learn how to craft valuable items to improve your trades in our PoE Crafting guide.
If you want to maximize your luck in trading, you should keep the above tips in mind for your next trade. Also, it is possible for you to craft items in the game. Understand how items are made, and you probably won’t need to buy them. In fact, you can be the one selling them to other players in exchange for currencies you need.