Armorsmith Archive

I see a lot people coming and going because they say they cant compete against the 12pt armorsmith. If u think this is a trade to make big bucks fast then u should probably quit and try something else. Just remeber we all started as 10pt smiths and had to compete against 12pt smiths. If you your in it for the long haul then read on.

PRICE IT RIGHT!!!

I find a lot of new comers price there are armor way to high. They want to make the big bucks right away. Thats a sure way to fail. When i started I was always breaking even and sometimes in the negative cause i had to aquire a lot of resources. Sure my armor wasnt as good as the establised AS's but I aiways charged much less. And slowly but surely the customers started coming in. And as my armor got better I slowly raised my prices to reflect my work. And now my armor is slightly expensive but no one cares because i built up a good clental and and i go out of my way for my customers.

KEEP YOUR VENDOR STOCKED!!!!

I dont know how many times ii've said this but keep your vendor fully stocked at all times. My factories never stop running!!! Nothing worse when u goto to your favorite vendor and see 100 right biceps and no left biceps. Always have crates of armor ready to go incase u start getting low on one particular piece.

ADVERTISE!!!!

Let people know that u are there. No one will goto to your vendor if they dont know its there. The Trade forum is your friend. Its there for a reason. use it!!!. thousands of people go through it a day. or sit outside a starport and peddle your product. be careful not to get stupid on the spamming(every 1.5-2mins) is sufficient. If u over do it it can turn some people away and cause u loss of sales.

BE FRIENDLY!!!!

Last but not least. Take time to know your customers. Dont get pissed off if they ask u stupid questions. When someone sends u a /Tell or email try to respond to them as soon as u can.AND THIS A BIGGY, do those custom orders for them. it makes them feel special that u would take the time to go out of your way for them and in return they will always goto u for there armor.

Trust me. if u follow this template you'll be rolling in credits

I hope this will helps some of u

YOUR ARMOR CAN BE GOOD

A 10 point smith can make composite with just as high as base as a 12 pointer. He can have just as high stun resists. Ubese has the same Kinetic resists. Know what your resources are capable, and push the limits. Many 12 point smiths are too lazy to wait for those amazing experimentations (I was one). Eat your foods and be patient for that perfect combine. Amazing successes+great resources and your armor will be almost as nice

SPECIALIZE

If you feel you can not compete, look for a niche market. Make only padded. Make only Wookiee armor. Make NS enhanced mabari, make acklay padded belts. Be the PSG king of your galaxy. People will remember you for your specialty and reccomend you to their friends.

5 stars for this thread

Tis the key to healthy trade, weather you buy or sell.... I can buy resources for less than many and sell armor for more than many... A little please and thankyou can get you a long way...