Into the new year and VU's are flying quick and fast and with the announcement that shortly we will be exposed to VU's from both MA and from FPC we can expect a lot more of the same! The roadmap for 2010 as outlined by Bertha Bot gives an exciting insight into the upcoming changes expected with Entropia coming soon! And, as always, it is SFE's business to ensure that you are all equipped with the right kind of protection! Unsure which armour is right for you or right for the mobs you wish to hunt? Ask us, we'll be only too happy to help. Before carrying on any further:

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As the Treasurer and manager of SFE's shops, it is my responsibility to set prices that are reasonable and fair. In order to do this, SFE undergo a once a month review of prices that is an intricate balance involving the current monthly averaged market prices, procurement prices as supplied from SFE Logistics department, success rates as dictated by SFE Crafting department and of course blue print procurement for those blueprints that have a limited life expectancy! All of this swirls around my own amazing little spread sheet and out come the price recommendations for the following month!

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For the most part during the month of February demand on materials went up, perhaps as crafters came back after Xmas and started to chew through available stocks from miners over the break? Whatever the reason, there was a general increase in prices of materials across the board, with only a few minor exceptions of materials that actually dropped in price. In most cases, the rise in materials costs was not enough to influence the price of armours, though in a few extreme cases it was.

Price Adjustments due Material Prices

Luna: Price Decrease, Shins and thighs from 345% to 255%, Harness from 300% to 250%, Gloves, Arms and Foots from 350% to 290%. (Due to Robot Flare Filters falling 1092.02% to 785.13%)
Vindicator: Price Increase, Shins, thighs, arms, face, gloves and foots from tt+70 to tt+75. Harness from tt+130 to tt+140. (Due to Maganite rising 665.51% to 719.71%)
Dragon: Price Increase, Shins, and Arms from tt+150 to tt+180, Thighs and Harness from tt+310 to tt+350. (Due to Dunkel Plastix rising 4128.55% to 4951.87%)
Expedition: Price Increase, Harness from tt+420 to tt+460. (Due to Dunkel Plastix rising 4128.55% to 4951.87%)

General Comments

That is a total drop of 70% for Luna in 2 months! Excellent PK armour and gradually becoming more affordable with each passing month. You can find suits of Luna in SFE's shopping precinct, Block A, Silver Building, Treasure Island City, and also on CND shop #26.

Hawkwing
Treasurer SFE