In the video, Irad outlines the top five commodities in Star Citizen that offer the highest profit per SCU, including Sunset Berries, Atum, Diamond Lonite, Oan Hides, and Partium, detailing their purchase and sale locations along with profit margins. He emphasizes the importance of safe trading practices, especially when dealing with high-value items, and provides access to a trading spreadsheet for further profit maximization.
In the video presented by Irad, the focus is on trading in Star Citizen, specifically examining the top five commodities that yield the highest profit per SCU (Standard Cargo Unit) in the Alpha 4.0 version of the game. The video references a comprehensive trading spreadsheet available to patrons and YouTube members, which contains detailed data to assist players in maximizing their trading profits. Irad highlights the importance of understanding these trading opportunities, especially after discussing high-profit trades in a previous video.
The fifth highest profit commodity discussed is Sunset Berries, which can earn traders 12,952 Alpha U per SCU. Players can purchase them at Shephard’s Rest on the planet Bloom for 44,658 Alpha U and sell them at Deltaa Research Station on Microtech for 57,520 Alpha U, resulting in a profit margin of 22.37%. This trade is relatively accessible and offers a good return on investment for players looking to engage in trading.
Next on the list is Atum, which provides a profit of 15,879 Alpha U per SCU. Players can buy Atum at Rustville in Pyro 1 for 72,723 Alpha U and sell it at Sears Canyon on Vatra, a moon of Pyro 5, for 85,530 Alpha U, yielding a margin of 18.49%. This trade is another viable option for traders, especially those willing to navigate the Pyro system.
The third-highest commodity is Diamond Lonite, which can be procured at Jackson’s Spap on Monox for 73,000 Alpha U and sold at Carard View on Pyro 6 for 89,100 Alpha U, resulting in a profit of 16,000 Alpha U per SCU and a margin of 17.96%. Irad notes that this trade is best suited for smaller ships, as only size one and size two ships can carry this cargo effectively.
While Oan Hides offers the highest investment with a profit margin of only 9%, it is included in the top five list due to its significant alpha U return. Players can buy Oan Hides at the Golden Riviera on Bloom for 400,000 Alpha U and sell them at David Scrapyard on UTP for 440,000 Alpha U. Lastly, the most profitable commodity is Partium, which yields 48,853 Alpha U per SCU. It can be bought at Scar’s Plot on Pyro 4 for 17,488 Alpha U and sold at Bueno Ravin for 29,340 Alpha U, providing a margin of 22.28%. Irad advises caution when trading high-value items due to the risk of pirate attacks and emphasizes the importance of safe trading practices.