The Marketplace & Shop
The Marketplace serves as SEED's central hub for buying and selling items between players. Unlike games with fixed NPC pricing, all marketplace items come from other players, creating a dynamic economy where supply and demand determine prices.
How the Marketplace Works
The marketplace operates through a browsing interface where you can view items available for purchase. Items are organized into categories to help you find what you need, and you can filter items by tags or search by name to locate specific products.
When you want to buy something, you can either purchase it immediately or create a buy order for repeated purchases. The system processes these transactions and arranges delivery through the Duck Drone system.
Shopping in the Marketplace
Browsing for Items The marketplace interface includes a navigation panel for browsing items by category. You can filter items using tags or use the search bar to find specific items by name. This helps you locate exactly what you need without scrolling through everything.
Making Purchases When you find an item you want, you have two main options:
- Immediate Purchase: Buy the item right away at the listed price
- Buy Orders: Set up automated purchasing through the market order system
Delivery Process After purchasing, your items enter the delivery queue. Duck Drones handle transportation, and delivery timing depends on current order volume. You can check your delivery status to see where your purchases are in the queue.
Selling in the Marketplace
Setting Up Sales To sell items, you need to own a business and use the market order system. Open your Business app, navigate to the Market tab, and create sell orders for items in your business inventory.
Inventory Management Your business building serves as your sales hub. Items you want to sell must be stocked in your business containers, and the market order system will automatically sell them when buyers place matching orders.
Pricing Strategy You set your own prices when creating sell orders. Since all items come from players, prices fluctuate based on what sellers are offering and what buyers are willing to pay.
Global vs Local Markets
Society Trading Some trading happens within your local society, while other opportunities exist in the global marketplace. The global shop shows items from other societies that have established trade relationships.
Trade Relationships Societies can request trade relationships with other societies, which must be accepted by governors or trade departments. Once established, both societies can view and purchase items from each other in the global shop.
Practical Shopping Tips
Planning Your Purchases Since delivery uses a queue system, plan purchases in advance if you need items by a specific time. During busy trading periods, deliveries may take longer than usual.
Price Comparison Prices vary between different sellers, so compare options before buying, especially for expensive items. The same item might be available at different prices from multiple sellers.
Market Timing Market activity fluctuates throughout the day. Understanding when more players are active can help you find better selection and pricing.
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