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Ralph Eriker
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#1 - 2013-03-09 10:11:02 UTC
I'm currently trying to buy and sell some blueprints using contracts, and have some questions:

  • In general, how can I determine the value of say, a tech II blueprint copy with two runs remaining and no research done on it?
  • When looking at a blueprint copy in a contract, It states max runs per blueprint copy, but I can't seem to find the number of runs remaining for the copy being sold.
Liner Xiandra
Sparks Inc
#2 - 2013-03-09 10:41:37 UTC
When you're looking at a contract, it should state there all the information about runs remaining, ME and PE levels, in the "You get:" section. If you'd click on the little blue info-icon within the contract of the BPC you'll get the build numbers for that specific BPC.
If it doesn't, you're perhaps looking at a BPO instead of a BPC. (which should be clear, as both use different icons and it states either 'ORIGINAL BLUEPRINT' or 'BLUEPRINT COPY')

Add spreadsheets / some calculator to determine BPC item marketvalue / build cost / your profit margin.
Candy Oshea
Techfree Investment Group
#3 - 2013-03-09 10:42:15 UTC
Ralph Eriker wrote:
I'm currently trying to buy and sell some blueprints using contracts, and have some questions:

  • In general, how can I determine the value of say, a tech II blueprint copy with two runs remaining and no research done on it?
  • When looking at a blueprint copy in a contract, It states max runs per blueprint copy, but I can't seem to find the number of runs remaining for the copy being sold.


Run the build calc, if the item is profitable. note down how much, and price accordingly

If i'm buying any bpc, i have a limit to work with, above input minerals/parts cost. if said bpc doesn't fall into the gap, then it isn't possible to profit from it, anyone with a calculator, or buying to build for profit will check.

Others just blindly buy them though, so use it as a guide, place an outlier, or overpriced contract and see if some takes it, you would be surprised.

iCandy  - I have accidently swallowed some Scrabble tiles, my next shit could spell disaster!
H2O Hairey
Brutor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#4 - 2013-03-10 09:34:20 UTC
use a month of research to track the offered prices and there ME and PE levels.
Then make the calculation if researching and selling those could make a profit .
Benjamin Arthie
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#5 - 2013-03-11 16:20:27 UTC
In my experience you sshould place the priceibg decision into the hands of the person you are trading with, they will give you a good deal.


Trust me im a trader

I'm not a low-sec roamer, i just need to blow off some steam every now and then.