The video outlines the top five most profitable commodities for trading in Star Citizen, based on extensive research and data collection from various trade terminals. It highlights specific buying and selling prices for each commodity, emphasizing the potential profits while also mentioning a high-profit opportunity with Waste for players with larger ships.
In this video, the creator shares insights from extensive research on trade profits in Star Citizen, having visited every location with a trade terminal to gather data on commodity prices. This month-long effort culminated in a detailed spreadsheet available to supporters on Patreon and YouTube. The video aims to highlight the top five commodities with the best profit percentages based on this research, providing valuable information for players looking to maximize their trading profits.
Starting with the fifth best commodity, the video discusses Aium, which can be bought at Endgame Station for 1,814 Alpha U and sold at Aror L4 for 2,641 Alpha U. This transaction yields a profit of approximately 31.32%. The fourth spot goes to Atin, available at Pearlman on Magda and SMO 10 and 22 at Microtech for 1,243 Alpha U, selling at Magnus Getaway for 1,824 Alpha U, resulting in a profit of about 31.99%.
The third-best trade opportunity is Scrap, which can be purchased at Microtech’s Shin SM13 for 1,380 Alpha U and sold at Magnus Getaway for 1,960 Alpha U. This transaction offers a significant profit of around 42.03%. Following this, the video highlights illegal drugs, specifically Atam, which can be bought at the Golden Riviera in Pyro for 7,283 Alpha U and sold at 10,983 Alpha U, generating a profit of 33.79%.
The top commodity discussed is Distill Spirit, purchased at Gaslight Station in the Pyro system for 355 Alpha U and sold at Daymar or Yela Arc Corp for 527 Alpha U, resulting in a profit of 33.9%. The creator also mentions a special opportunity with Waste, which offers a staggering profit of 550% but is only viable for players with larger ships, such as the Hull C or Hull E, making it less accessible for the average trader.
In conclusion, the video emphasizes the importance of understanding commodity trading in Star Citizen and hints at future content focusing on more expensive commodities with lower profit margins. Additionally, the creator announces a giveaway for subscribers and encourages community engagement through comments. The video wraps up with gratitude towards viewers and supporters, reinforcing the collaborative spirit of the gaming community.