Should I sell my magic items, or salvage them?

Question

So far (I just started Act 2), grey items sell for almost nothing: usually 3-6 gold pieces.

Magic items can sell for considerably more at this level. 150 gold may not seem like a lot in the big scheme of things, but it is much better than 3-6 gold!

However, I've been salvaging everything magical instead of selling it. Is this a mistake? So far I've level my blacksmith to the point where most of what he makes is powerful enough that I have to gain several levels before I can even use it. I also have a lot of subtle essences and a decent supply of of fallen teeth.

Am I better off selling some of my magic items, instead of salvaging everything? Is there a specific vendor-price I should use as a guideline (i.e. "everything that sells for more than x gold should be vendored")?

Asked by Beofett

Answer

Watch the auction house.

Right now, crafting materials are selling for substantially less gold than all but the worst low level blue items. You'll get far better results selling your blue items and buying Essences from the AH.

For example, current market value for normal mode mats is 20g for Subtle Essence and 45g for Fallen Teeth. So any item worth more than 25g, I sell. If its worth less than 25, I gamble for a shot at a tooth.

Answered by LessPop_MoreFizz

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