How to Maximize Your Profits: Selling Items for Top Dollar in The Witcher 3

If you’ve ever felt the sting of being perpetually short on crowns in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, you’re not alone. Geralt of Rivia might be a legendary monster slayer, but even he needs to manage his finances. Fortunately, with a few savvy strategies, you can turn your loot into a lucrative income stream. The key isn’t just about selling everything; it’s about understanding who to sell what to and making sure you’re getting the best possible prices.

The core answer to “How do I sell my items for more money in The Witcher 3?” lies in specializing your selling. In short: sell armor to armorers, weapons to blacksmiths, hides to innkeepers, and alchemy and herbal components to herbalists. This method nets you significantly higher prices than simply selling everything to the first merchant you encounter. But the details are crucial, and there are further optimizations you can make.

Choosing the Right Merchant

The Importance of Location

Not all merchants are created equal. While the village merchants will give you some coin, you will notice that merchants in Oxenfurt and Novigrad offer the highest prices. These cities are economic hubs and thus can afford to pay top dollar for your wares. Within these cities, however, further specialization is beneficial.

Master Craftsmen: Your Best Bets

• Armorers: For armor, seek out the armorer in Hierarch Square in Novigrad. This character, often referred to as the “Top Notch Swords!” guy (despite not actually selling swords), offers the best rates for armor.

• Blacksmiths: For weapons, head to Hattori, the Master Blacksmith, also in Novigrad. He has the highest reserve of money among the blacksmiths and replenishes his funds relatively quickly.

• Other Specialized Merchants: Keep in mind that, innkeepers offer more for hides and that herbalists will pay the most for your alchemy and herbal ingredients.

Beyond Specialization: Maximizing Your Earnings

• Don’t Sell Too Quickly: Some ingredients are rarer than others. Hold on to them, as they are needed for crafting higher tier equipment later in the game.

• Jewelry: A specific merchant named Hugo offers the best prices for jewelry.

• Junk: For all the random junk you acquire during your journey, the merchant in the main square of Novigrad is a good option, although his funds are limited. You might have to use other, general merchants if he is out of funds.

Understanding the Economics of The Witcher 3

• Merchant Restocking: Merchants in The Witcher 3 do not have an infinite amount of crowns. Their gold reserves replenish over time, typically after about 5 in-game days, however, the amount replenished may vary. You can wait by meditating.

• Dismantling vs. Selling: Unless you desperately need specific crafting components, selling is generally more profitable than dismantling most items. You’ll receive more gold, which you can then use to buy those specific components you need.

• The Illusion of Full Price: There’s no way to guarantee a “full price” on every item. The game’s economy fluctuates. However, by adhering to the specialized merchant approach and focusing on the right locations, you’ll get close to the highest possible returns.

• Negotiation: When accepting quests, don’t hesitate to negotiate higher rewards. Every little bit of extra gold helps in the long run.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is it better to sell or dismantle junk items?

Generally, selling junk is more profitable than dismantling, unless you specifically need the crafting components you get from dismantling a certain item.

2. Is any junk worth keeping?

Some junk items provide you with crafting components that you’ll need later on, but most are just for selling. Assess each item individually.

3. How often do merchants restock their money?

Merchants typically replenish their crowns after about 5 in-game days.

4. Which merchants have the most money?

Hattori, the Master Blacksmith, and the armorer in Hierarch Square, both in Novigrad, usually have the largest amount of crowns and replenish them relatively quickly.

5. Where is the best place to sell armor?

The armorer in Hierarch Square in Novigrad pays the most for armor.

6. Where is the best place to sell weapons?

Hattori, the Master Blacksmith in Novigrad, offers the highest prices for weapons.

7. Where is the best place to sell alchemy and herbal ingredients?

Herbalists will give you the best rates for alchemy and herbal ingredients.

8. Where is the best place to sell hides?

Innkeepers generally pay more for hides than other merchants.

9. Where is the best place to sell jewelry?

A specific merchant named Hugo will offer the highest price for your jewels.

10. How do I get unlimited money?

There is a known exploit involving selling pearls to the armorer at Hierarch Square, then meditating to restock his gold, and repeating, this is not a conventional way to play but it is possible.

11. Should I sell my Witcher gear?

You can, but only if you don’t plan on using it later. You can also dismantle the gear to get crafting materials. Otherwise, make sure to sell them to the correct crafting vendor for the maximum profit (Armor at the Armorsmith, Weapons at the Weaponsmith, etc.)

12. What if a merchant runs out of money?

You’ll need to meditate or wait a few in-game days for the merchant to restock. Alternatively you can find another merchant, who might pay less but will be able to buy your items.

13. Where is the best place to sell junk?

The merchant in the main square of Novigrad typically pays the most for junk items, although he has limited funds.

14. Is it worth investing 5000 gold for the enchanting?

The first 5000G investment is worth it for the Preservation enchantment, which is one of the best in the game.

15. How do I negotiate higher rewards for quests?

When accepting quests, select the “talk about the reward” dialogue option to enter negotiations and request more gold.

By employing these strategies, you’ll find that you’re no longer struggling to make ends meet in the world of The Witcher 3. Instead, you’ll be swimming in gold, able to afford the best gear and maybe even that fancy new saddle for Roach. Remember, smart selling is as crucial to Geralt’s success as any monster-slaying skill.