Science & Industry

What I am considering is what are some of the market areas that offer the best return? Working from the blueprint stage up, purchasing raw materials, and taking time into consideration? And let's say it's about a 5 man crew. Strictly going into manufacturing, not selling copies mind you. Would love to hear any suggestions from real professionals. Thanx.

I understand this...I was just hoping for a little advice. I don't expect for someone to handout there business model on the forums. I was saying like....oh tools offers some good gains vs. ship component building. But I will take your advice and check out the page. Thanx.

I didn't mean to come over as arrogant or anything :)

Some tips:
Start small, buy BPC's like Aurel says, but also buy things like Ammo BPO's (work out which sell best where) and get them in for research (unless you've got access to pos labs, you may have to wait a bit for the research, but scout out low-sec station labs, see how busy the systems are, and ninja them in

Don't lay all your eggs in one basket, but if you find something that sells well for you, then consider buying another research, I've got at least 5 of some of the ammo ones so I can either churn more out in a week, or make a smaller quantity faster to get the mineral investment on the market quicker.

If you can, get standings with the station you want to sell at, it all helps with the costs, but don't make it a priority, it's a nice thing but not essential.

Don't be disappointed if you're wallet doesn't leap up straight away, but be concerned if it starts dropping.
How you want to work your initial investment is up to you, but learn where your isk goes, and keep an eye on it, it's easy to lose track when you're buying minerals in to build off.


erm, apart from that, enjoy it, and don't lose the fact that eve is a game, not a job :)

The HeartBreak of T2 Ship Production.

But Fuel Blocks are a Bonanza

It changes all the time though.

I hope for your sake that you're not a manufacturer. :)

THIS.

The problem is that it's still a heavy investment. He loses those research slots for weeks, in which time he might want to work on something that's actually profitable (which he doesn't know precisely at the moment); or if buying, he's losing useful capital. I'd say use BPCs until you know the market; if you're at the "ask the forums" stage it's too early to start long term investments (POS is probably unwise too, but it has faster returns if you're capable of putting it to use... and allows you to make BPOs much easier).

(Also sorry for being rude.)

Half the fun of manufacturing is the selling part (for me, anyways). That said, find something that sells real fast, ammo is perfect). It'll sell as fast as you can build it. The profit margins are nearly non-existent but it's fun. While you're Buying (materials), building and selling, start doing research on other things to build. Don't jump into anything though. Make sure you know what you're getting into before you commit. The easiest trap is finding something with a 100% profit margin only to later realize it only sells once a month. My own guideline is quantity over quality. If you find something with both, you're rich.

Hello, Bustards !

(fell for them a year ago)

(also, how did so many people steal my shirt ?)

It's always nice to hear that there are others who make certain things because, for whatever reason, they LIKE making them. I don't make stuff that's a loss or a particular pain in the ass, of course, but also there are items that may be more profitable than anything I make that I just don't care to look into. I enjoy making stuff that helps people blow up ships and sell it in pirate-y areas and profit matters, but it's not the only thing that does