Lost Ark: Understanding the Auction House and Market

This page will provide you with information on how to use the Auction House and Market in Lost Ark for trading purposes.

Here, you will learn how to buy and sell items for gold, as well as earn money by trading.

• Market – Buying Items
• Market – Selling Items
• Auction House

Market – Buying Items

To purchase an item from the Market, you need to open the Market window (Alt Y) and search for the item using the tabs or by typing its name in the search bar. The Market primarily offers crafting and honing materials, battle items, and skins. Resource trading is also common here, with some resources sold in stacks of 10 and others in stacks of 100.

The Market window displays:

1. The item’s Avg. Day Price, which shows its prices for the last 5 days
2. The current cheapest offer on the market, represented by the Lowest Price. If the item is sold out, you will have to pay more based on other offers.
3. The pin icon lets you add a product to your Interest List for price tracking or easy access.
4. The My Transactions section displays a list of all the offers you have listed on the market. You can only list 10 items at once, possibly several in bundles.

To purchase an item, click on the Buy button in the bottom right corner. The window will show the price and the number of items available for purchase. After buying all mushrooms at 19 gold, only those costing 20 gold or more will remain on the market. Purchased items can be redeemed via mail, where you can unpack the attachment.

Remember, the market and its prices are very dynamic and fluctuate depending on the time of day.

Market – Selling Items

To sell an item, add it to the Market by clicking on Add Item and selecting an item from your inventory. The ones you can trade will be highlighted. Set the price and the quantity you want to sell, as well as the Listing Period, which determines how long the item will be on the market at that price (1-3 days). The item will be removed from your inventory and cannot be taken back until the deposit period passes. Total Price shows your calculated sales revenue, not including tax.

Note that you cannot sell items with a Bound/Bound to Roster attribute.

When selling, you must pay a tax. Each transaction (each item) will cost you 5% in taxes (Transaction Fee Per Item). If you list an item for 100 gold, you’ll lose 5 gold in taxes. You must also pay the Deposit Per Item cost, which increases if you deposit the item for three days. The deposit is returned to you later, but the Transaction Fee is not. This is to prevent the market from being flooded with unreasonable offers and to stabilize the transaction value.

After someone buys your item, you will receive a notification via email. To collect your money, you must click the attachment labeled “Accept”.

Keep in mind that the market also offers items that are necessary for Adventurer’s Tome progression. This can speed up your progress on different continents and earn you some extra cash if you have any leftover items.

Auction House

The Auction House allows you to trade equipment such as gear, jewelry, gems, and Ability Stones. These items are purchased through auctions with a “Buy Now” option that allows you to purchase an item at a price previously set by the seller. The auction timer increases once a bid is placed, so you may be outbid if someone makes a higher bid. You will be notified via email if this happens.

Only items with Tiers can be auctioned off, so players who have just reached level 50 are unlikely to find anything useful here.

You can filter your search by Tiers, item rarity, or by name. For more specific filters, such as Engravings for Ability Stones, select the “Advanced Search” option (far right icon next to the magnifying glass).

To list an item, select “Register”. Enter the Starting Bid and the optional Buy Now Price. Like the Market, you must pay a Deposit cost depending on how long you want the offer to be displayed (it will be returned to you later regardless of the auction’s outcome) and a Minimum Fee (5% of the item’s price if it sells). If the item does not sell, your gold will be returned.

Note: the items you sell at the Auction House are unmodified, meaning that they are gear that has not undergone Honing and stones that have not undergone Faceting.

FAQ

1. What is the Auction House in Lost Ark?

The Auction House in Lost Ark is an in-game marketplace where players can buy and sell items for gold. It is a convenient way for players to sell their unwanted items and for others to purchase items they need. The Auction House is accessible from any city in the game and it offers a wide variety of items, including weapons, armor, potions, and crafting materials. Players can search for specific items or browse through categories to find what they need. There is also a bidding system, where players can bid on items they want to purchase.

2. How do I access the Auction House?

To access the Auction House in Lost Ark, you need to visit any city in the game. Once you are in the city, look for the Auction House NPC and interact with them. This will open up the Auction House interface, where you can browse through items for sale, search for specific items, and place bids on items you want to purchase. You can also list items for sale in the Auction House by clicking on the “Sell” button.

3. How do I buy items in the Auction House?

To buy items in the Auction House, you need to have enough gold in your inventory. Browse through the items for sale and click on the item you want to purchase. This will open up a window with the item details, including the current bid and the minimum bid increment. If you want to purchase the item, click on the “Buyout” button and the item will be added to your inventory. If you want to bid on the item, enter your bid amount and click on the “Bid” button. If your bid is the highest when the auction ends, you will win the item.

4. Can I sell items in the Auction House?

Yes, you can sell items in the Auction House in Lost Ark. To do so, click on the “Sell” button in the Auction House interface. This will open up a window where you can select the item you want to sell and set the price. You can also choose to set a minimum bid and a buyout price. Once you have listed the item, it will be available for other players to purchase or bid on. If your item sells, you will receive the gold in your inventory.

5. Is there a fee for using the Auction House?

Yes, there is a fee for using the Auction House in Lost Ark. When you list an item for sale, a fee will be deducted from your listing price. The fee varies depending on the item’s value and the duration of the auction. If your item does not sell, you will not receive a refund of the listing fee. Additionally, when you purchase an item from the Auction House, a small fee will be added to the purchase price. This fee goes towards maintaining the Auction House and the game’s economy.