Trade Chat

Learn to effectively buy, sell, and trade items in World of Warcraft: Midnight using the /2 Trade Chat. Avoid common pitfalls and master the auction house.

Alright, so you're looking to dive into the world of player-to-player trading in World of Warcraft: Midnight. Using the /2 chat channel, often called Trade Chat, can be a bit of a beast. It's not as straightforward as the Auction House because you're limited to who's online right now, who's in a major city, and who actually sees your message. Even having an alt character parked in town doesn't fully solve the time investment needed to sell items manually.

Here's the lowdown on how to use it:

• WTS (Want To Sell): This is your go-to for selling items. You'll type WTS, then usually shift-click the item you want to sell to link it in chat, add a price, and hit enter. A typical ad might look like: WTS [Your Momma] 1g. Don't get discouraged if you don't get immediate interest. Remember, items that might sell quickly on the Auction House could only have a couple of interested buyers in the entire game. The odds of those specific people being online and seeing your message at the exact moment you post it aren't always in your favor.
• WTB (Want To Buy): This is the flip side – you're looking for something specific. Just like with WTS, you can shift-click an item if you have it to link it in your message. So, if you're hunting for a particular crafting reagent or a piece of gear, you'd post something like WTB [Sunpetal] 50s each.
• WTT (Want To Trade): This one's a bit rarer. It means you're not looking for gold, but rather to swap an item you have for something someone else has. When you see these, it's always a good idea to clarify the trade details. Ask specifically: WTT [My Epic Sword] for [Your Legendary Shield] - who sends first? or WTT [My 500g] for [Your Rare Mount]. Always confirm who is sending their item or gold first to avoid any misunderstandings.