Editing Market (section)

=How to become a successful seller in the market=


The CatCraft Player-Market thrives off player-to-player trading. Becoming a profitable shop owner when starting can be difficult. However, there are numerous tips and tricks that you can apply to maximize your passive diamond income and become a reputable market seller.

This official guide will go through every viable medium to become a successful trader on CatCraft!

===Steps===
#Structuring, designing, and decorating your market stall.
#Choosing what items/blocks to sell.
#Tips on advertising and bringing awareness.
#...
#Profit


==Structuring, designing and decorating==

To begin, you'll want to decide what kind of shop you would like to create. 
Would you like to develop a...

*Supplier shop (That sell drops you collect from hostile and passive mob-farms).

*Commons Shop (That sells sand, dirt, grass blocks, stone, cobblestone, terracotta, wool, and other essential building blocks).

*Enchanters Shop (That sells enchanting books, enchanted gear, and other rare items).

*Crop Shop (That sells wheat, carrots, pumpkins, potatoes, sweet berries, beetroots, bamboo, sugar-cane, and mushrooms).

*Nether Shop (That sells items/blocks that are exclusively found in the nether, i.e., wither skulls, piglin trade goods, etc.)

*End-Void Shop (That sells items/blocks that are exclusively found in the end, i.e., purpur blocks, elytra's, dragon-heads and shulkers, etc.).

*Florist (That sells flower pots and different kinds of flowers)

*Banner Shop (That sells pre-made and custom-designed banners with single/double/triple variations).

*Commerical supplies shop (That sells drops from guardian, blaze, wither-skeleton, drowned and pillager farms).

*Zoo Shop (That sells mob spawn eggs and pet-food)

*Music Shop (That sells music discs, jukeboxes, and note blocks)

*Redstone Shop (That sells Redstone-related items)

*Precious Ore Shop (That sells gold, emeralds, coal, and lapis).

*Unique Items Shop (That sells items that require crafting or smelting), such as lanterns, glazed terracotta, bricks, and kelp blocks).

*Witchcraft Shop (That sells all sorts of potions and brewing materials).


==Choosing what items/blocks to sell==

Next, you'll want to decide whether to offer services to other members on CatCraft in exchange for diamonds. For instance, helping out with large project builds, farms and fixing Redstone contraptions. If you plan to offer services, let the other members know how to contact you by leaving your player IGN. Members can mail you with the /mail command to let you know if they're interested in meeting for your service.


If you're planning on creating a shop that aims for a high-profit with quick profits, then creating a shop that sells only trending items/blocks could be a good alternative. 
Here is a list of items/blocks that are currently in high-demand:

*Wool
*Sand
*Stone
*Bricks
*Different variants of quartz blocks.
*Elytra's
*Enchanted Books
*Netherite items


==Tips on advertising and bringing awareness==

Advertising your shop is a great way to increase diamond profits and bring awareness of your store to other members on CatCraft. The best way to advertise is through the #market-chat channel on the CatCraft discord server. You can also join the in-game market chat, by typing /channel market . To leave the market chat, type /g


===Location===

Those who have not purchased their first market stall or are planning on re-locating to a new market stall, should consider purchasing a market stall as close to the center point of the market. Shops close to the market center have increased traffic and a greater chance of sales.