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hi, I'm a new smuggler and just obtained Slicing 3 (weapons) and was wondering what i should charge for a slice.....i'm a noob to the slicing lol....please help

100 credits per % increase is the going rate on Eclispe

It really depends on your location (and server). With slicing II (weapons) you will not slice as well as when you get slicing IV (advanced weapons) or master. Whatever you charge should probably reflect this.

With this in mind, I hear a lot of slice IV and masters charging around 2k a slice.

Well, on chilastra I charge 900c, so, again, depends on the server bro, and your attitude towards your service.

On Naritus I hear hawkers shouting anything from 1k to 2.5k. Personally, I like the 100cr/% increase myself, now that I can make my own clamps an don't have to worry about losing money on that kinda deal.

Ramon Sevigne, Honest Businessman

I charge 2k per slice flat rate for 100% success on armor and weapons. when I wasn't using the clamps it was 1k per slice (and make sure they know the odds.) it's going to be rough trying to compete with established smugglers.. look into maybe getting a crate of clamps every now and again so people will be more likely to use your services.

ah ok thanks guys

I used to charge a flat rate of 2k per item sliced with 100% success rates. I buy clamps in bulk from another smuggler for 10k a crate which means that with that and the purchase of upgrade kits I spend roughly 500 credits on resources alone. Recently I have switched to the 100cr/% because it just seems right that if I get a 16% increase the person should not have to pay the same amount as a 25% increase. This is similar to the idea that you would not pay the same amount for a weapon that has worse stats. Anyways, that's just my 2 credits.

Refe Ovira

I'm at slicing III, working my way to slicing IV, and I find the best way to get slices is to go to a newbie city like Dearic and offer my services there. That way people will actually come to you instead of the Master Smuggler 20m away. Also, sinceI can't offer up the same results as a Slicer or Master Smuggler, I charge 1000 credits per weapon. Everyone I've dealt with has been pretty happy with both the service and the fee. When I finish Slicing IV, I'll probably switch to the 100 credits per % payment plan. However much you charge, just remember to explain the whole process out to your customers beforehand, espescially if they're newbs. I find that they are a lot more willing to pay and they're happy with whatever result I get, whether its 12% or 24%.

I have a sliding scale that I use. 1500 per slice that's 15% or below, flat rate. If I go above 15%, it's 100/% if I'm using FANs, or 150/% if I'm using clamps. I'm on Kettemoor, although I haven't been slicing much lately since the slicing patch (I'm only at slice III). Really, though, it depends on the market. If folks are unwilling to pay the 150/%, I drop it to 100/%, but always leave the flat rate cap for 15% or below.

That way, if I go really low (IE: 10% or below), I still make money and have the ability to discount the slice or tell folks that next slice is half price or whatever. It helps to build customer loyalty. Honestly, though, I'm happy just to slice my own weapons. I've been getting into weaponsmithing anyway and may do that for money.

Weapons:
15-19% - $1000
20-24% - $1500
24-30% - $2000
31-35% - $2500

Armor:
10-19% - $1000
20-29% - $1500
30-39% - $2000
40-45% - $2500


And all the other smugglers hate me cause they say I undercut them.

i like that 100cr per %. it sounds the most fair for both sides. you get what you pay for there.

Since making master smuggler, I am charging 2k per weapon, 1.5k per armor item. Never without a customer even at these prices. Normally hang around Coronet on Chilastra.