Guild Wars 2

I returned to gw2 quite recently and missed the release of this item, I know there have been changes to it throughout the last months and wanted to ask if currently there are any benefits to it other than ‘save inventory space’?

As I understand it is equivalent to the basic salvage kit, but between that and the crude there isnt much of a diference if one just wants to salvage blues and greens for essence?

Thanks.

For a farmer like me, it is very, very valuable and convenient.

I hate having to move through my bags every time the 25 kit one gets used up. And as you mentioned, it saves space.

If you also plan on going for max MF through glob salvaging, it is highly recommended. Then again, if you are glob salvaging, you have enough gold to not care about the kit cost.

I regret not buying it.

In terms of convenience, I’m sure (now, anyway) that it more than pays for itself. The main reason I resisted buying it was that it talks, and that seemed like it would require me to mute the game after 3-4 uses.

Vol.7601:

For a farmer like me, it is very, very valuable and convenient.

I hate having to move through my bags every time the 25 kit one gets used up. And as you mentioned, it saves space.

If you also plan on going for max MF through glob salvaging, it is highly recommended. Then again, if you are glob salvaging, you have enough gold to not care about the kit cost.

Thanks for the quick answer but how does it relate to glob salvage, as that uses the mystic one no?

mtpelion.4562:

I regret not buying it.

In terms of convenience, I’m sure (now, anyway) that it more than pays for itself. The main reason I resisted buying it was that it talks, and that seemed like it would require me to mute the game after 3-4 uses.

You always have time to reconsider, its up again today

Kaderin.7584:

Thanks for the quick answer but how does it relate to glob salvage, as that uses the mystic one no?

You always have time to reconsider, its up again today

You’re going to want to use a Master or better on rare/exotic items to get the glob of ectoplasm, but if you want to salvage the glob of ectoplasm for luck, you can use a low tier kit.

Thanks for the head’s up, I haven’t checked out today’s item so I’ll definitely get online tonight to pick it up!

Kaderin.7584:

Vol.7601:

For a farmer like me, it is very, very valuable and convenient.

I hate having to move through my bags every time the 25 kit one gets used up. And as you mentioned, it saves space.

If you also plan on going for max MF through glob salvaging, it is highly recommended. Then again, if you are glob salvaging, you have enough gold to not care about the kit cost.

Thanks for the quick answer but how does it relate to glob salvage, as that uses the mystic one no?

mtpelion.4562:

I regret not buying it.

In terms of convenience, I’m sure (now, anyway) that it more than pays for itself. The main reason I resisted buying it was that it talks, and that seemed like it would require me to mute the game after 3-4 uses.

You always have time to reconsider, its up again today

When salvaging globs, there kit rarity does not matter in terms of luck. You get the same %

Kit rarity matters when you want more dusts, which help you recoup the costs of salvaging.

But for me, convenience is more important than minor cost savings, especially with carpal tunnel as a health risk.

Salvage research here:
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Glob_of_Ectoplasm/salvage_research

All in all – if you are not a farmer, then I do not recommend having a kit.

But if I get my gold making guide out next week, you may very well want to be a farmer.

Again, thank you both for answering, wish you both happy farming :p

@Vol – can’t wait to see your guide, where will you post it?

Kaderin.7584:

Again, thank you both for answering, wish you both happy farming :p

@Vol – can’t wait to see your guide, where will you post it?

I first tried to put it on tumblr, but I fail at making websites and its so confusing.

I also considered putting it on the forums, but it’s not the best place to put a guide.

I mailed Dulfy last night to ask her if she is willing to host it, still waiting.

It’s pretty comprehensive, because not only is it important to farm the best place, but HOW to farm smart.

A lot of players think guardians staff spamming all day is the best, but there are other little tricks, tips and patterns that can be taken advantage of.

Kaderin.7584:

I returned to gw2 quite recently and missed the release of this item, I know there have been changes to it throughout the last months and wanted to ask if currently there are any benefits to it other than ‘save inventory space’?

As I understand it is equivalent to the basic salvage kit, but between that and the crude there isnt much of a diference if one just wants to salvage blues and greens for essence?

Thanks.

The copper-fed salvage-o-matic is on sale now.

I use it to find salvage opportunities in the TP using my app. As a side benefit to also earning a profit, you get luck and entropy achievements.

The copper-fed salvage-o-matic has always been in the gem store, the sale right now is just a discount.

Lazaar.9123:

The copper-fed salvage-o-matic has always been in the gem store, the sale right now is just a discount.

Really? Shows how often I check out the store I guess

Vol.7601:

Kaderin.7584:

Again, thank you both for answering, wish you both happy farming :p

@Vol – can’t wait to see your guide, where will you post it?

I first tried to put it on tumblr, but I fail at making websites and its so confusing.

I also considered putting it on the forums, but it’s not the best place to put a guide.

I mailed Dulfy last night to ask her if she is willing to host it, still waiting.

It’s pretty comprehensive, because not only is it important to farm the best place, but HOW to farm smart.

A lot of players think guardians staff spamming all day is the best, but there are other little tricks, tips and patterns that can be taken advantage of.

Might I recommend wordpress?

I use mine all the time in WvW because I get quite a bit of loot, and my bags fill up pretty fast. Great for salvaging greens and blues when you have no room. Don’t regret buying it for a second.

the copper fed salvage-o-matic is a permanent store item

Kaderin.7584:

I returned to gw2 quite recently and missed the release of this item, I know there have been changes to it throughout the last months and wanted to ask if currently there are any benefits to it other than ‘save inventory space’?

As I understand it is equivalent to the basic salvage kit, but between that and the crude there isnt much of a diference if one just wants to salvage blues and greens for essence?

Thanks.

It’s mainly convenience related, most people are unlikely to ever get their money out of it, thought you could say time=money.

Since you save 0.52c per salvage:
800 Gems -> Gold
Gold / 0.52 * 10000 = Salvages to break even

Let’s say 800 Gems = 50g:
50 / 0.52 * 10000 = 961539 Salvages

Goodluck

Lazaar.9123:

The copper-fed salvage-o-matic has always been in the gem store, the sale right now is just a discount.

No it hasn’t.

WhiteAxolotl.7562:

Lazaar.9123:

The copper-fed salvage-o-matic has always been in the gem store, the sale right now is just a discount.

No it hasn’t.

Well, it is in the gem store now, after the sale, for 800 gems. And it has been before the sale as well..