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[yuqq]

I have advanced membership for ABing, so I can choose to AB at a specific shop. It seems to me that if I AB at only one store, using the database isn't very different from making my own list and setting the same profile margins. Is one superior to the other in terms of speed or something else?

 

Another question: Does ABing only at one store up my chances of getting restock ban versus ABing at two different stores for the same amount of time?

 

Last question: My buy time generally ranges from 1200-1600ms. Risky or can I go lower?

 

Thanks for answering my questions!

[Waser Lave]

Using a list would be marginally quicker (a few ms probably) but you also get the drawback of having to keep it up to date regularly whereas the database lists do that automatically.

[yuqq]

I find that the database list isn't very accurate in terms of profit; I find prices on the shop wizard much much lower than it claims on the database - but it could be just a peculiarity of where I AB (Uni's clothing).

[Waser Lave]

I find that the database list isn't very accurate in terms of profit; I find prices on the shop wizard much much lower than it claims on the database - but it could be just a peculiarity of where I AB (Uni's clothing).

You just have to remember that the database prices are estimates rather than the very lowest price which an item will sell for.

[Syntax]

Seeing as you use the same database for advanced and for manual, it doesn't seem to make much of a difference to me, except for convenience. Unless of course, you're making your list with another database.

 

The restock ban is dependent on the number of refreshes over a period of time, I believe. I don't think it matters WHERE you AB.

 

I think your time is pretty on par with the legit restockers. It's of course a little risky, but if you don't go overboard with it it shouldn't raise any red flags. Might want to increase it to 1500-2000 for extra safety, but that's up to you.

[ceterisparibus]

One key thing with the list could be that you restrict your purchases to a range of prices instead of going for the big ones, so that you increase your chances of securing the items. Still think your buy times are super risky but that's just me, it's more suited for stuff like magic and stamps

[Shapesnatch]

I think the buy times are pretty risky. I start to worry at around ~1500ms; anything higher than about 1600ms and I feel fine, but that's just me. 

[yuqq]

My buy times are set according to Scot's Guide, I guess I should probably move it up then...