The central public auction is available through a data-link network available in most cities and towns on Calypso. Access to this network is controlled by the Auctioneer NPC; a humanoid whose sole purpose is to administer access to the public auction. These humanoids are easily recognized by their brown suits and yellow shirts, and are often located within the mobile service centers in cities and towns. Auction Panel The Auction Panel grants access to the global Calypso public auction. Here you can buy and sell items and create procurement orders.
Accessing the Auction
The public auction is accessed by right clicking on the Auctioneer NPC and choosing Operate from the interaction menu. A data-link connection will be established and the main Auction Panel
Right click the Auctioneer NPC and choose Operate from the interaction menu
Reading the Auction Information
The main Auction Panel contains the following information: Item Info Panel
On the left are the auction display filters and categories. Click 'Latest Offers' to view the latest items placed on the auction. Click 'Browse' to view item categories.
The main section displays a list of items available in each category. It also includes an overview of important auction information like quantity available, value, buyout price and the auction time remaining for each item.
The lower area of the main Auction Panel contains buttons that allow you to Sell, Remove and View items on the auction. 'Help' and 'Exit' options are also included.
By highlighting an item in the auction list and clicking 'View' you can access an image and detailed information for that item. By right clicking the image you can open the Item Info Panel
In Aim Mode, right click any object and choose Item Info
The Item Info panel is available for all items on planet Calypso. It displays all relevant information about an item including its condition, operating parameters, potential skill bonuses and more.
It also provides access to an object's historial market value. Hover the cursor over icons to receive further information.
The Market Value history of all items sold on the Calypso public auction is available by pressing the Market Value Icon Market Value Icon Action Library Item Info Panel
Available from the Auction Panel, Action Library and Item Info Panel
Click the Market Value Icon to access the Market Value Summary Panel.
Default Key: Y
The Action Library is an easily accessible collection of all available actions your avatar can perform.
Use the colored book marks at the bottom to access the different action categories, and the left and right arows to browse category pages.
Simply click an icon in the Action Library to initiate the action.
In Aim Mode, right click any object and choose Item Info
The Item Info panel is available for all items on planet Calypso. It displays all relevant information about an item including its condition, operating parameters, potential skill bonuses and more.
It also provides access to an object's historial market value. Hover the cursor over icons to receive further information.
By pressing the Market Value Icon for an item, you will be presented with the Market Value Summary Market Value Summary Panel Press the purple buttons to view Market Value History Graphs for the chosen period. Market Value History Graph Use the icons at the bottom to filter different display options.
Click the Market Value Icon in an Item's Item Info Panel
Summary data includes the number of Sales during a given Period and the average Markup price received. Markup is defined as the difference between and items TT value and its final sale price.
By pressing the purple graph buttons on the right side of the Market Value Summary Panel, you can open detailed Market Value History Graphs
Available from the History Graph icons in the Market Value Summary Panel
Open detailed Market Value History Graphs for each time Period. These history graphs also allow you to hide/display a variety of different data including graph lines and trends.
The market value is based on all auction sales, including buyouts. Auctions where
no bid was placed are not included. Data from street sales and shops is not included. Sales of stackable items (hides, minerals etc.) are weighted by their amount. The market value is not adjusted in any way (unique high value sales are included).
There can be no absolute market value. There are many different ways of calculating such a figure using different formulas. The history graphs allow you to display market value history and trends over different periods. By analysing these graphs it is possible to make your own judgements about market value.
This information is a very valuable tool for all serious traders on Calypso.
Once you've found an item you're interested in: Item Info Panel PED Card
Highlight it in the main auction list and press 'View'.
Review detailed information about the item by right clicking on the image and viewing its Item Info
In Aim Mode, right click any object and choose Item Info
The Item Info panel is available for all items on planet Calypso. It displays all relevant information about an item including its condition, operating parameters, potential skill bonuses and more.
It also provides access to an object's historial market value. Hover the cursor over icons to receive further information.
Review the auction offer details including its value, opening bid, buyout bid etc. If you are satisfied you can now proceed and place a bid.
Drag your PED Card
Accessible from your Inventory
Your PED Card holds the PED available on your account. 10 PED = US$ 1. you can deposit real funds into your account in the Account section of the website. Your PED Card is used for transactions with various terminals on Calypso, by dragging the PED Card from your Inventory into the payment area.
You may also right click the PED Card and choose Extract PED/PEC in order to extract exact sums. You can deposit to your PED Card by dragging PED coin sums onto the card.
PED Cards cannot be traded or dropped.
Use the value spinners to enter how much you wish to bid for the item. Press 'Accept' and confirm that you wish to place the bid. Your bid is now registered.
By paying the Buyout Bid directly you will not have to wait for the auction to expire and the item will be yours instantly.
Procurement Orders
A procurement order can also be placed in the public auction. By placing this type of order you can attempt to buy a bulk amount from several different sellers at a set price. A procurement order also works for a single item not currently available at the auction. To place a procurement order:
Browse the auction categories and find the item you wish to place an order for.
Click the 'Orders' button. This will display a list of all existing orders for this item.
Click the 'Place' button to place your own order.
Choose the item you wish to place an order for from the list on the left.
Fill in the 'Price Per Unit', 'Quantity' and number of 'Valid Days' for your order on this item.
Press 'Accept' and confirm the auction fee for placing the procurement order.
To sell an item at the auction: Inventory Your Inventory is used to store the different items you need to use during your adventures on Calypso. Your items are automatically sorted into compartments like clothing, armor, weapons etc., which can be viewed by clicking the compartment tabs on the right.
Click the 'Sell' button on the main auction panel.
Drag the item you wish to sell from your Inventory
Default Key: I
The icons in the lower right area can be used to organize your Inventory, display only equipped items, view your avatar or place your avatar in camera focus.
The current weight of your Inventory and your PED account balance are also displayed for convenience. Dont forget that the weight of your Inventory will determine how quickly your avatar can move - something to bear in mind when exploring mutant settlements or dark woods - because there will be times when you want to get moving quickly.
Set how many days you wish the item to remain at the auction using the Duration spinners.
Set the Opening Bid using the spinners.
Choose to set a Buyout and its price.
Press 'Accept' and then confirm that you really want to sell the item and that you accept the auction fee.
Your item is now added to the public auction on Calypso.
Auction Fees & Commissions
A Procurement Order Fee of 1 PED is charged for every day you wish your order to remain on the Auction. This fee is paid up-front when creating the order.
A Base Fee of 0.5 PED is charged when placing any item on the Auction. This is a one-time fee paid up-front when placing any item on the Auction.
A commission is paid on the difference between the Opening Bid and the item's TT value (the Markup). The commission begins at 5% but gradually decreases as the Markup value increases (a Regressive Commission). It ensures that items with large Markup values don't end up paying very high commissions. In fact, a maximum commission ceiling of 100 PED is in effect.
The Commission is paid up-front with the Base Fee when placing an item on the Auction. Remember, the commission is based on the difference between the Opening Bid and the Trade Terminal value. If you want to keep the initial commission low - keep the Opening Bid low.
When an item is finally sold at Auction, a commission is again calculated on the difference between the final Sale Price and the Trade Terminal value. The original commission you paid to place the item on the Auction is deducted and the remainder is charged against the final Sale Price.
