TheAncient Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Temporarily out of retirement, will be going back in a few weeks. Just an observation I've made recently: even if dragon plate becomes a rare drop from tormented demons, won't it still be in excess supply? I suspect with the promise of getting full elite, full dagon, 400K xp, and not to mention the dragon piece, many people will be aiming to finish the grandmaster quest -- and with each of these people, 1/3 of a dragon plate comes into the game. That means that for every 3 questers, it is guaranteed that there will be 1 dragon plate for whoever wants it. This is a lot considering the low demand for the item. The problem is, no one really wants the plate. It pretty much is a better version of a dragon chain -- a showoff item with somewhat limited combat potential. Back in the old days, such an item would be highly demanded. Nowadays, there are many substitutes for 10-30M semirare armor pieces for showoff. For example, Bandos plate, which is cheaper at the moment, looks (imo) better, has combat uses, and is much more common. The godswords are also substitutes, and have much more usefulness (not to mention, look much better). Furthermore, the only players impressed by the item at the moment are level 100-, who still think Dchain is "cool" :P. These players aren't going to be able to offer much for the plate in the first place. Dplate was released just about 2 years too late.... Ever wanted to find street prices of RS items? Check out the SPOLI Index Nex Drops: Pernix Cowl, Pernix Chaps, Torva Helm, Torva Platebody, Zaryte Bow, Pernix Chaps, Virtus Robe Legs, Virtus Robe Top, Torva Platelegs, Zaryte Bow, Pernix Chaps, Virtus Robe Legs, Zaryte Bow, Virtus Mask, Torva Legs, Virtus Robe Legs, Virtus Robe Top, Virtus Robe Top, Zaryte Bow, Virtus Robe Legs, Virtus Robe Top, Virtus Robe Top, Torva Platelegs, Zaryte Bow, Pernix Body, Torva Platelegs, Torva Platelegs, Virtus Robe Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpx Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 This thread was posted 2 years too late. WHAT? Considering the chain has been roaming around for years and is still in great demand, the plate should still have quite a big market, and the plate pieces are actually quite rare to be found and in limited amounts(they are now very rare drops from demons). The current major pircedrop is a result of market being majorly oversupplied, but less and less people are going to be finishing the quest from now, therefor the price is bound to rebound in short notice and the slow supply of ruined pieces will keep the plate price up. It's MUCH easier for a person to get many dragon chains than finish the quest and get 2 ruined pieces. First to 99 Farming on 27. September, 2005.First to 3766 Port Score on 20. March, 2014.First to 4664 Port Score on 2. March, 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenove Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 true agreed jag just came a little too late.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Str4lif3 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 It's been said alot recently that the dragon plate came 1-2 years too late. To help resolve that problem they should just make those lump non-tradable but keep the plate as a tradable item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjon123 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Patience my old friend... 1,000 F2P Total Level Reached 10/8/10 ! [hide=Guides]Magic & Summoning Profit Spreadsheets! *UPDATES EVERY HOUR* (includes: High alch, Superheat, and Enchanting)4 BETTER alternatives to flesh crawlers[/hide] WOT WOT! ☉.☉☂ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apolixis Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 well... 50% from Day0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1992x Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 well... 50% from Day0 haha that's speaks for itself :) but now i may change, i don't think so or else we would seen it by now. i think the only change i will get is when a group of merchers fell like messing with the price, like they do with godswords ;) My private chat is always ON.Winner of The Tip.It Teamcape Outfit Contest!6 years. 1 dragon CS drop and some barrows, bad luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAncient Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 Still, by the looks of it I think it'll be more common than dragon chain. That shouldn't happen. Also, prices are stabilizing (I think). I know of a couple cc's that are beginning to buy them up. Their drop rate was also nerfed. Ever wanted to find street prices of RS items? Check out the SPOLI Index Nex Drops: Pernix Cowl, Pernix Chaps, Torva Helm, Torva Platebody, Zaryte Bow, Pernix Chaps, Virtus Robe Legs, Virtus Robe Top, Torva Platelegs, Zaryte Bow, Pernix Chaps, Virtus Robe Legs, Zaryte Bow, Virtus Mask, Torva Legs, Virtus Robe Legs, Virtus Robe Top, Virtus Robe Top, Zaryte Bow, Virtus Robe Legs, Virtus Robe Top, Virtus Robe Top, Torva Platelegs, Zaryte Bow, Pernix Body, Torva Platelegs, Torva Platelegs, Virtus Robe Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suiku Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Mah boi, don't get fooled by Grand Exchange prizes, Because the prices by junk trade on the streets it's much, much higher. Veteran Cape Owner (10 year) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFootOne Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Mah boi, don't get fooled by Grand Exchange prizes, Because the prices by junk trade on the streets it's much, much higher. What are you talking about? I was just in world 2 and saw about 10 people selling for the lowest in the grand exchange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin1357 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Mah boi, don't get fooled by Grand Exchange prizes, Because the prices by junk trade on the streets it's much, much higher. Every time I go to world 2 people advertising that they are selling for min in GE and I know a few people who have bought them for min Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tansuo Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I suspect with the promise of getting full elite, full dagon, 400K xp, and not to mention the dragon piece, many people will be aiming to finish the grandmaster quest -- and with each of these people, 1/3 of a dragon plate comes into the game. That means that for every 3 questers, it is guaranteed that there will be 1 dragon plate for whoever wants it. This is a lot considering the low demand for the item. you say that there is a guaranteed dragon plate coming in after every three questers, what if it isnt smithed together? (i am correct in thinking that it needs all three bits to be smithed together right?) | | | A Blog to Bathtubs for BeginnersQuest Cape | 99 Defence Achieved 11-Jul-2011 17:41 | 99 Prayer 11-Jul-2012 | 99 Constitution 02-Aug-201299 Attack 31/10/2012 | 99 Dungeoneering 31/10/2012 | 99 Strength 31/10/2012 | 99 Magic 2/12/201299 Range 16/12/2012 | 99 Herblore 25/12/2012 | 99 Summoning 4/1/2013 | 99 Firemaking 6/3/201399 Farming 10/4/2013 | 99 Slayer 11/7/2013 | 99 Fletching 21/8/2013 | 99 Smithing 22/8/2013 99 Crafting 19/12/2013 | 99 Cooking 15/1/2014 | 99 Agility 25/1/2014 | 99 Thieving 01/02/201499 Construction 21/04/2014 | 99 Woodcutting 04/03/2014 | 99 Fishing 17/04/2014 | 99 Mining 23/07/201599 Divination 27/07/2015 | 99 Runecrafting 20/08/2015 | 99 Hunter 20/08/2015 | Maxed 20/08/2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAncient Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 I suspect with the promise of getting full elite, full dagon, 400K xp, and not to mention the dragon piece, many people will be aiming to finish the grandmaster quest -- and with each of these people, 1/3 of a dragon plate comes into the game. That means that for every 3 questers, it is guaranteed that there will be 1 dragon plate for whoever wants it. This is a lot considering the low demand for the item. you say that there is a guaranteed dragon plate coming in after every three questers, what if it isnt smithed together? (i am correct in thinking that it needs all three bits to be smithed together right?) There are enough lvl 92 smithers. If they can make something like 50K per plate that's already a good deal for them. Ever wanted to find street prices of RS items? Check out the SPOLI Index Nex Drops: Pernix Cowl, Pernix Chaps, Torva Helm, Torva Platebody, Zaryte Bow, Pernix Chaps, Virtus Robe Legs, Virtus Robe Top, Torva Platelegs, Zaryte Bow, Pernix Chaps, Virtus Robe Legs, Zaryte Bow, Virtus Mask, Torva Legs, Virtus Robe Legs, Virtus Robe Top, Virtus Robe Top, Zaryte Bow, Virtus Robe Legs, Virtus Robe Top, Virtus Robe Top, Torva Platelegs, Zaryte Bow, Pernix Body, Torva Platelegs, Torva Platelegs, Virtus Robe Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 problem is the 92+ smith has to of had the quest done too, haven't done it yet but i've been unable to help friends who have done quest Also i do believe you need a special 1 million gp one time use hammer. "Any people anywhere, being inclined and having the power, have the right to rise up, and shake off the existing government, and form a new one that suits them better. This is a most valuable - a most sacred right - a right, which we hope and believe, is to liberate the world."Abraham Lincoln Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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