Know What Your Next Character Is Really Worth

The Price-Guessing Game We All Play

You found the perfect character - right level, good skills, exactly what you've been looking for. But is that 2000 TC tag fair or are you about to get ripped off?

So you start the research marathon:

Open 15 browser tabs with "similar" auctions
Try to remember which skills matter most for price
Calculate average prices in your head (or with a calculator)
Wonder if that one rare item is worth the extra 500 TC
Check if world transfers affect the price
Spend 30 minutes only to be more confused than when you started

Sound familiar? We've all been there, desperately trying to figure out if we're about to make a huge mistake.

The Real Cost of Not Knowing

Without proper price data, you're essentially gambling:

Overpaying by 20-40% is common when you don't know the market. That's 800 TC to 1600 TC wasted on a 4000 TC character.

Missing good deals happens when you can't recognize a bargain. That perfect character you passed up? Someone else snagged it for 30% under market value.

Time wasted is the hidden cost. Hours spent researching could have been spent actually playing and enjoying your new character.

Your Personal Price Analyst

Introducing Price Analysis - your personal auction expert that instantly tells you what any character is really worth.

What It Does

When you view any auction, you'll see:

Price Badge: Instant visual indicator (Good Deal/Fair Price/Overpriced)
Detailed Tooltip: Click to see price comparisons with similar characters
Sample Size: Know how many similar auctions were analyzed
Comparison Group: See exactly which characters are being compared

How It Works

Analyzes Past 3 Months of Ended Auctions
- Only includes winning auctions (not just listings)
- Groups similar characters by:
  - Vocation (Knight, Paladin, Sorcerer, Druid)
  - PvP type (Optional, Regular, Hardcore)
  - BattlEye status (Protected, Unprotected)
  - Level range (1-150, 151-299, 300-499, etc.)
  - Skill range (based on their main skills)
Calculates Price Statistics
- Finds the highest, lowest, and median prices
- Removes outliers (top/bottom 5% for large samples)
- Requires at least 10 similar auctions for analysis
Shows You the Truth
- Green badge with TrendingDown icon: Below market average (Good Deal)
- Yellow badge with Minus icon: Around market average (Fair Price)
- Red badge with TrendingUp icon: Above market average (Overpriced)

Reading Your Analysis

The Price Badge

Each auction shows a colored badge:

Good Deal

Below market average

Fair Price

Around market price

Overpriced

Above market average

The Tooltip Details

Click on the price analysis icon to see:

Current Bid: The auction's current price
vs Highest: How it compares to the highest price paid
vs Median: How it compares to the median price
vs Lowest: How it compares to the lowest price paid
Sample Size: Number of similar auctions analyzed
Comparison Group: The exact criteria used (vocation, PvP, level range, etc.)

Real Examples

Example 1: The "Good Deal" Find

Level 517 Elite Knight - Current bid: 2,601 TC

Sample: 87 similar knights analyzed
Comparison: Knights, Open PvP Green, level 400-550

Example 2: The "Overpriced" Trap

Level 280 Master Sorcerer - Minimum bid: 1,200 TC

Badge: Overpriced (TrendingUp icon)
Sample: 10 similar sorcerers analyzed
Comparison: Sorcerers, Open PvP Green, level 251-399

Smart Bidding Strategy

1. Check the Analysis First

Before you even think about bidding, check what the data says. A 30-second check can save you some TCs.

2. Set Your Maximum Bid

Use the median price as your guide:

For Good Deals: The median is your safe maximum
For Fair Price: Stay at or below current bid
For Overpriced: Wait for price to drop or walk away

3. Watch the Competition

See how many others are viewing the auction. High interest + good price = act fast!

4. Time Your Bids

Most auctions end in the final minutes. Set your max bid and let the system work for you.

The Buyer's Advantage

With Price Analysis, you're no longer guessing:

✅ Never overpay - See instantly if you're bidding above market average

✅ Spot deals instantly - Green badges highlight bargains at a glance

✅ Bid with confidence - Data-backed decisions instead of emotions

✅ Save time - Open the tooltip to see the analysis vs hours of manual research

✅ Know the sample size - See exactly how many similar auctions were analyzed

What Makes Our Analysis Different?

Real Sales Data Only

We don't use listing prices (people can ask anything). We only analyze what characters actually sold for in ended auctions.

Smart Grouping

Our algorithm groups similar characters based on:

Vocation (Knight, Paladin, Sorcerer, Druid)
PvP type and BattlEye status
Level and Skill ranges

Statistical Accuracy

Removes outliers from large samples (top/bottom 5%)
Requires minimum 10 similar auctions for analysis
Uses median price (more reliable than average)

Start Buying Smarter Today

The next time you're browsing for a new character:

Find one you like
Check the Price Analysis
Bid with confidence knowing you're not overpaying

Stop gambling with your TCs. Start making informed decisions based on real sales data.

Your perfect character is out there - and now you'll know if you're getting a fair price!

Happy hunting! 🎯