Marketplace
Player-to-player trading through the Auction House and Direct Trade systems.
The Marketplace is Arcania's trading hub, accessible from the Nexus. Buy and sell items for Gold or Arcanite.
Trading Methods
Arcania supports two trading methods:
| Method | Location | Fees | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auction House | Nexus | 5% (0% Premium) | Selling to the market |
| Direct Trade | Nexus + Safe Zones | None | Trading with specific players |
Auction House
The primary marketplace for listing items for sale.
How It Works
SELLER BUYER
┌────────────────┐ ┌────────────────┐
│ List item │ │ Browse/Search │
│ Choose currency│ │ Find item │
│ Set price │ │ Purchase │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ ▼ │ │ ▼ │
│ Item listed │ ◄──MATCH──────► │ Payment sent │
│ │ │ │ (Gold/Arcanite)│
│ ▼ │ │ ▼ │
│ Payment received │ Item received │
└────────────────┘ └────────────────┘
Listing an Item
- Open Marketplace from Nexus
- Select item from your Bag or Vault
- Choose currency (Gold or Arcanite)
- Set your price
- Confirm listing
Listing Fees
| Player Type | Sale Fee | Listing Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Free Player | 5% of sale price | None |
| Premium | 0% | None |
Tip
Premium Benefit: Premium subscribers pay no marketplace fees, keeping 100% of their sales. This is one of the best value features of Premium.
Canceling Listings
You can cancel a listing at any time. The item returns to your Bag/Vault with no fee.
Searching & Buying
Search Filters
| Filter | Options |
|---|---|
| Category | Weapons, Armor, Accessories, Materials, etc. |
| Class | Paladin, Warrior, Mage, Cleric, Ranger |
| Tier | T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 |
| Quality | Standard, Prestige |
| Price Range | Min/Max Gold |
| Stats | Filter by specific stat bonuses |
| Enhancement | +0 through +15 |
Sort Options
| Sort | Description |
|---|---|
| Price (Low→High) | Cheapest first |
| Price (High→Low) | Most expensive first |
| Recently Listed | Newest listings |
| Most Relevant | Best match for search |
Buying Process
- Find item using Search/Browse
- Review item details and stats
- Click Buy Now
- Confirm purchase (Gold deducted)
- Item delivered to your Bag
Note
Instant Delivery: Purchased items are delivered immediately to your Bag. Make sure you have space!
Direct Trade
For trading with specific players (friends, party members, negotiations).
Requirements
- Both players in the same location (Nexus or Safe Zone)
- Both players must have items in Bag
Trade Process
PLAYER A PLAYER B
┌────────────────┐ ┌────────────────┐
│ Request trade │ ────────────► │ Accept request │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ ▼ │ │ ▼ │
│ Add items │ ◄───WINDOW───► │ Add items │
│ Add gold │ │ Add gold │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ ▼ │ │ ▼ │
│ Lock offer │ │ Lock offer │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ ▼ │ │ ▼ │
│ Confirm trade │ ◄───SWAP────► │ Confirm trade │
└────────────────┘ └────────────────┘
Trade Window Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Item slots | Add up to 12 items |
| Gold field | Add gold to offer |
| Lock button | Lock your offer for review |
| Confirm button | Final confirmation (both must click) |
| Cancel button | Abort trade at any time |
Trade Safety
- Both parties must Lock their offers
- Both parties must Confirm the final trade
- Trade only completes when both confirm
- Items are exchanged atomically (all or nothing)
Warning
Scam Prevention: Always verify what you're receiving before clicking Confirm. The lock phase lets you review the other player's offer.
Marketplace Etiquette
Pricing Your Items
| Item Type | Pricing Strategy |
|---|---|
| Common items | Check lowest current price, match or undercut |
| Rare items | Check recent sales history, price competitively |
| Unique items | Premium pricing acceptable |
| Materials | Price per unit, check market rates |
Price Checking
Before listing:
- Search for identical/similar items
- Note current prices
- Check "Sold" history (if available)
- Price competitively