Current MCs (Or Sealed Envelopes)

Monthly Collectibles (or MCs) come out each month in sets of two. These also come in the form of sealed envelopes. There is only one effective way I have found these to be 100% profitable.

Step 1. Wait for the envelopes to drop in price. As soon as they are released they will begin dropping. The best time to buy is a week or so after they are released.

Step 2. Do not purchase too many. You have a small window in which you can sell and be guaranteed to make profit. Try to avoid buying more than you can sell in that time.

Step 3. Every Monthly Collectible is released on the 15th of every month. Therefore, the best time to sell is the 14th. If the MC is unpopular, it will drop in price immediately after being revealed. Therefore, selling before it is revealed will guarantee profit.

Some MCs are more popular than others. There is no way of telling before it is revealed, but some rise in price more than you would get from just selling it beforehand. This method is very risky and I do not recommend it personally.

Past MCs

Past MCs are not the best value for your money. Their prices stabilize after being out for a certain amount of time, and its value is hard to tell. If you insist on hoarding (or vending) past MC items, be sure to look at the graphs below the item and buy it at its lowest point. Profit can definitely be made, it is just not guaranteed like Chance Items are. I recommend spending your money on Chance Items rather than MCs, but if you are determined to hoard and make profit from MCs, here are a few tips.

Buy from the forum

Buying from the mini exchange on the forum is your best bet to find lower than marketplace prices. Sometimes deals are hard to find, and you have to deal with grouchy people from time to time, but this is your best bet. Rather than spending 420,000 gold on a cloud, you may be able to find one in the forum for around 390,000 gold. That 30,000 adds up very quickly!

LOOK AT THE GRAPHS!!!

Yes I have said this MANY MANY times already, but I cannot stress it enough. If an item is inflated and you purchase it, unless there is some miraculous streak of luck, you will only lose gold. To be profitable, you MUST buy low and sell high. Older MCs usually hit a plateau (a long stretch of time in which the price is stabilized) and there is not much room for profit. You must find the items that have graphs that often show bumps (both high and low) to have a chance of gaining a profit.

Rare MCs ('03-'04) like the OMG Hat or the Mini Wings are both expensive and not worth hoarding unless you get an EXTREMELY good deal on them. These items, for the most part, are only bought because you want to wear them. If you find a deal and happen to have enough gold, be SURE you can sell it quickly. Most of these items go days or even weeks without a single purchase in the marketplace, and unless you have the capital and patience, you should avoid these unless buying for yourself.

If you have any specific questions about MCs, please PM me and I will answer them as soon as I can.