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[[File:Market1.jpg|frame|right|[[Lorencia]] - the main market and trading venue in InfinityMU. Also ideal for chit-chats and guild member recruitments.]]
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| name        = The Market
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| image      = Market1.jpg
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| caption    = Lorencia: The Trading Capital
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| location    = Lorencia (Server 1)
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| type        = Economy & Social
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InfinityMU’s market has evolved remarkably throughout the years. It has been one of the key components of the server’s success since the very beginning as it encourages engagements and interactions that bring fun, excitement and different opportunities in the daily life of the infinitians.
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The **Market** is the heartbeat of InfinityMU. It is where players buy, sell, and trade items, ranging from basic crafting materials to high-tier "Uber" sets.
  
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Players have a variety of means to market their items. In-game, players can either use their [[personal store]] which is designed solely for displaying items (purchase thru zen is disabled), or use the player command [[/post]] to have a real-time announcement of what they are selling or buying.<br>
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The main trading hub is located in **[[Lorencia]]** (Server 1). This is where players set up personal stores, recruit for guilds, and socialize.
  
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On the other hand, infinitians may also utilize the Market Place in the forum. A section dedicated exclusively for marketing and trading purposes. Each class has its own organized sub-section for an improved browsing experience.
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== Trading Channels ==
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There are three primary ways to buy and sell items on InfinityMU.
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=<small>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)</small>=
 
  
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=== 1. Personal Store (Display Only) ===
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Players can open a personal shop to display items to passersby in Lorencia.
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* **Usage:** Press **I** (Inventory) → Click **Personal Store** button.
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* **Important:** In InfinityMU, the Personal Store is used for **Display Purposes Only**.
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*: ''You cannot buy items directly with Zen. You must whisper the player to negotiate a trade.''
  
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=== 2. Global Chat (/post) ===
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For real-time announcements visible to the entire server, use the Post command.
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* **Command:** <code>/post [Message]</code>
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* **Requirement:** Level **400**
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* **Visibility:** Seen by all players in the server, regardless of map.
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* **Cost:** Zen is consumed per message.
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=== 3. Forum Market ===
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For high-value trades or offline selling, the [https://forum.infinitymu.net/forumdisplay.php?16-Market-Place Forum Market Place] is the best venue.
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* **Organization:** The forum is divided by class (BK, SM, Elf, etc.) for easy browsing.
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* **Benefit:** Your items remain listed even when you are offline.
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== Secure Trading (Anti-Scam) ==
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For high-stakes transactions (e.g., involving real money, large credit amounts, or Uber items), do **NOT** trade alone.
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{{Tip|title=Use Big Trade Assistance (BTA)|body=
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To avoid scams during large transactions, you should request an Official Moderator or Game Master to supervise the trade.
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* **Learn More:** [[Big Trade Assistance (BTA)|Click here to read the BTA Guide]]
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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| **Where is the best place to trade?** || **Lorencia** (Server 1) is the official capital and busiest market venue.
 
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| 1. Where is the best market venue?|| The best and most popular market venue is Lorencia (capital).
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| **What currency should I use?** || While Zen is used for potions, the player market uses **[[Currencies|Ring of Wind (ROW)]]** and **WebShop Credits**.
 
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| 2. What are the currencies being used in-game?|| Refer to article [[Currencies]]
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| **Why can't I use /post?** || You must reach **Level 400** to use the global chat command.
 
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| 3. How to avoid scams when having a large scale transaction?|| Refer to article [[Big Trade Assistance (BTA)|Big Trade Assistance]]
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| **Can I buy items with Zen?** || No. The Personal Store is for **display only**. You must use the [[Trade]] window to exchange items.
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| 4. Who can use the /post command?|| Any player who reaches level 400 can use the command.
 
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| 5. Who can see announcements made via /post command?|| Everyone in the server will see the announcement regardless of current instance or location.
 
 
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==See also==
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== See Also ==
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[[Currencies]]<br>
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* [[Currencies]]
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[[Trade]]
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* [[Trade]]
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* [[Big Trade Assistance (BTA)]]
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[[Category:Game Guides]]
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[[Category:Economy]]

Revision as of 22:25, 10 February 2026

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The **Market** is the heartbeat of InfinityMU. It is where players buy, sell, and trade items, ranging from basic crafting materials to high-tier "Uber" sets.

The main trading hub is located in **Lorencia** (Server 1). This is where players set up personal stores, recruit for guilds, and socialize.

Trading Channels

There are three primary ways to buy and sell items on InfinityMU.

1. Personal Store (Display Only)

Players can open a personal shop to display items to passersby in Lorencia.

  • **Usage:** Press **I** (Inventory) → Click **Personal Store** button.
  • **Important:** In InfinityMU, the Personal Store is used for **Display Purposes Only**.
    You cannot buy items directly with Zen. You must whisper the player to negotiate a trade.

2. Global Chat (/post)

For real-time announcements visible to the entire server, use the Post command.

  • **Command:** /post [Message]
  • **Requirement:** Level **400**
  • **Visibility:** Seen by all players in the server, regardless of map.
  • **Cost:** Zen is consumed per message.

3. Forum Market

For high-value trades or offline selling, the Forum Market Place is the best venue.

  • **Organization:** The forum is divided by class (BK, SM, Elf, etc.) for easy browsing.
  • **Benefit:** Your items remain listed even when you are offline.

Secure Trading (Anti-Scam)

For high-stakes transactions (e.g., involving real money, large credit amounts, or Uber items), do **NOT** trade alone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question Answer
**Where is the best place to trade?** **Lorencia** (Server 1) is the official capital and busiest market venue.
**What currency should I use?** While Zen is used for potions, the player market uses **Ring of Wind (ROW)** and **WebShop Credits**.
**Why can't I use /post?** You must reach **Level 400** to use the global chat command.
**Can I buy items with Zen?** No. The Personal Store is for **display only**. You must use the Trade window to exchange items.

See Also