Auction House sniping finds underpriced items for immediate profit. TSM addons automate the sniping process effectively. This guide teaches profitable AH sniping strategies.
Sniping Fundamentals
Sniping buys items listed below market value for resale profit. Sellers make mistakes creating sniping opportunities constantly. The key is finding these mistakes faster than competitors.
TSM Shopping operations automate the search process completely. You set parameters and TSM finds deals matching criteria. This automation provides enormous advantage over manual scanning.
Sniping Categories
- Transmog Items: Appearance collectors pay premium
- Rare Pets: Battle pet collectors seek deals
- Materials: Crafters buy underpriced reagents
- Recipes: Profession books have variable pricing
- Consumables: Flasks and potions fluctuate
- BoE Gear: Bind on Equipment has wide price range
Profit Margins
| Category | Avg Margin | Turnover Speed | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmog | 50-200% | Slow | Low |
| Pets | 40-150% | Medium | Medium |
| Materials | 20-50% | Fast | High |
| Recipes | 30-100% | Slow | Low |
| Consumables | 15-40% | Very Fast | Very High |
TSM Setup
Configure shopping operations with maximum buyout prices. Set profit margins based on category norms above. Run shopping scans multiple times daily for best results.
Start with small purchases to test your operations. Verify items sell at expected prices before scaling up. Gradual scaling prevents costly mistakes from bad configurations.