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New Trader, Looking to learn how to trade Unusuals


Emerald Arc

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Greetings! I've only figured out how to trade unusuals recently, and I'm looking to learn about how to go about it. A mentor, or someone to teach me about the finer points of the skill would be greatly appreciated.

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Don't just take bp.tf prices, use sellers/buyers to help you judge. Scout/soldier unusuals are popular.

and check how the prices are outdated, taunts mostly

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Simply put

 

Buy low sell higher

  

THIS ^ + bigger the hat -->> bigger discount = longer time period of selling -->> bigger profit margins

smaller the hat-->> smaller discount = less time + smaller profit margin

 

in combination with

Things not to do:

Don't buy ugly hats

Don't buy overpriced hats

Don't buy the hat if you think the effect makes you want to puke 

 

 

Things to do:

Buy hats that look appealing

Buy hats that  have super awesome cool mega effects

Ask people if you are unsure of the offer ( Backpack.tf forums status updates/ backpack.tf discord) 

 

If you need any further help feel free to add me. But comment on my profile before you do so.

You can do so by clicking the little steam button under my name.

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My simple way!

 

1) Buy quicksell (decent discounts) unusuals (make sure they arent overpriced, or compare them to other hats)

2) Stay away from robo-hats (unless they have an old halloween effect like arcana, darkblaze, or stare from beyond)

3) Stay away from mid-tier (30+ key) dupes (To me dupes dont matter, but there are some scummy-ass traders who say "they always do matter")

4) Dont be afraid to offer people or friends

5) Dont get scammed 

 

Examples of common scams:

- Trusted Friend

- OPskins fake bot scam

- Paypal, or any real world currency

- Marketplace.tf fake bot scam

- Backpack.tf item verification scam

- There are many more, but these are just the common ones i displayed

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I would recommend watching TheVirtualEconomist's Keys to Riches trading series on YouTube. It helps a lot and saves me a ton of explaining. I would recommend watching all of the episodes and keeping his advice handy. And if you haven't already, watch his unusual trading guide.

 

A good thing to point out that when I first started trading unusuals, I was really impatient. I would want to sell unusuals the same day I bought them. Don't expect that to happen. Don't be afraid to wait several days for a decent offer.

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