How to get by in this economy

Some people seem to think the current state of the server makes it impossible to do anything at all. I'm just gonna point out some obvious things and give some tips in this topic. Feel free to link this topic to anyone that needs it.

Trading

Use the grand exchange for everything you want to trade. If you want more attention for it make a topic on the forum. Standing and spamming at the GE is just a waste of time.
It's going to be slower than it's been, we have a lower playercount and quite a lot of players that don't go out and get items for money anymore. Being patient when it comes to trades helps a lot.
The GE checker on the homepage is a decent indicator of what things are worth. Make sure to view the last 15 days when you're using it. Do keep in mind that whether or not you want to accept a trade is still your choice entirely.
Trading gear that you actually use to get other gear isn't the greatest idea, as you would need to buy that back later. Just make more money if you need other items.
Can't get an item you want fast? Try obtaining it from it's source. You might get it before you find a seller and you'll save yourself money too.

Moneymaking

Moneymaking methods that put out cash instead of items to sell might be beneficial to you if you're impatient when it comes to selling things.
Going after rare drops is pretty much the oldest method in the book. As such it's quite overdone on a lot of monsters and results in low prices. It will get better over time as more people realize this.
The rate at which you make money doesn't have to be the highest, you will eventually get rich. Just find something you find enjoyable and has a half decent income.
The biggest part of getting rich is staying rich. Avoiding loss is important, I would recommend not staking or pking with anything you don't want to lose.

That's all. It's not rocket science.

Online Players

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Charr