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WoW Gold Brief for October 4, 2026
Written October 4, 2026 from auction snapshots dated 2026-10-04 (19h old at writing), rule-checked against the numbers.
Forever Classic Beta PvE 2, scanned 19.4h before this brief (, scanned 19.4h ago at writing), 14 scans in 14 days Midnight US retail,
Midnight has the deeper spreads today: on US retail, Flawless Versatile Lapis shows a 30.8% spread with 1,455 listed, and Monelite Ore shows 16.4% with 488,369 listed. The Forever percentages on Classic Beta PvE 2 look bigger, such as Purple Lotus at 1328.6%, but most of those rows have only a few units listed. The main limit is the Forever data itself: the scans are 19.4 hours old at writing and come from a beta realm.
Moves to check today
- Forever List spare Purple Lotus on Horde
On Forever, Classic Beta PvE 2 Horde, Purple Lotus lists at 4g 00s 00c against a 28s 00c median, with 19 listed.
- Midnight Check Flawless Versatile Lapis below usual price
On Midnight, US retail, the lowest listing is 333g 98s 00c against a usual price near 459g 92s 00c, a 30.8% spread.
- Midnight Craft Sunwell Delight if your cooks can
On Midnight, US retail, it costs 11g 24s 00c to make and lists at 200g 00s 00c, a 178g 76s 00c spread with 104 listed.
Forever picks
Forever, Classic Beta PvE 2, scanned 2026-10-04 01:19 UTC, 19.4h before this brief
On Forever, Classic Beta PvE 2, the Horde board lists Purple Lotus at 4g 00s 00c. Its 14-day median is 28s 00c, a 1328.6% move with 19 listed. Scarce Herb Seeds lists at 9g 00s 00c on Horde and 8g 02s 00c on Alliance, and its vendor price is unknown. Thorium Bar sits at 1g 10s 00c, under its 1g 25s 00c median. Thick Hide lists at 99s 98c against a 99s 99c median, so those two are the steadier reads. Several rows have only 1 listed, so one seller can move the price. Check on your realm before you spend.
| Item | Faction | Now | 14-day median | Net after cut | Vendor | vs median | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance | 8g 02s 00c | 3g 00s 00c | 7g 61s 90c | unknown | +167.3% | 4 | |
| Alliance | 3g 04s 00c | 32s 50c | 2g 88s 80c | 2s 00c | +835.4% | 1 | |
| Alliance | 1g 00s 00c | 30s 00c | 95s 00c | 60c | +233.3% | 5 | |
| Alliance | 1g 00s 00c | 13s 00c | 95s 00c | 10s 00c | +669.2% | 9 | |
| Alliance | 99s 98c | 99s 99c | 94s 98c | 5s 00c | -0.0% | 4 | |
| Horde | 9g 00s 00c | 1g 25s 99c | 8g 55s 00c | unknown | +614.3% | 3 | |
| Horde | 4g 03s 00c | 77s 50c | 3g 82s 85c | 1s 50c | +420.0% | 1 | |
| Horde | 4g 00s 00c | 28s 00c | 3g 80s 00c | 3s 00c | +1328.6% | 19 | |
| Horde | 1g 85s 87c | 99s 99c | 1g 76s 58c | unknown | +85.9% | 6 | |
| Horde | 1g 10s 00c | 1g 25s 00c | 1g 04s 50c | 6s 00c | -12.0% | 16 |
Midnight flips
Midnight, US retail, 2026-10-04
On Midnight, US retail, the lowest listing for Flawless Versatile Lapis is 333g 98s 00c. Its usual price is near 459g 92s 00c, a 30.8% spread with 1,455 listed. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei lists at 1142g 98s 00c against 1500g 21s 50c, a 24.7% spread, but only 91 are listed. Monelite Ore shows a 16.4% spread at 4g 00s 00c with 488,369 listed, so it has the most units on the board. Grimoire of the Wrathguard shows 17.7%, but its low is the least unusual of the five. Check each one on your realm before you spend.
| Item | Lowest | Usual | Spread | Listed (24h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 333g 98s 00c | 459g 92s 00c | 30.8% | 1,455 | |
| 4g 00s 00c | 4g 90s 00c | 16.4% | 488,369 | |
| 535g 45s 00c | 655g 05s 00c | 16.2% | 1,599 | |
| 1142g 98s 00c | 1500g 21s 50c | 24.7% | 91 | |
| 476g 15s 00c | 589g 88s 00c | 17.7% | 521 |
Midnight crafts in profit
Midnight, US retail, 2026-10-04
On Midnight, US retail, both Gleeful Glamour enchants show a 10553g 04s 35c spread on a 3g 29s 00c cost. That is a 320761.2% margin with 57 listed, and a figure that large needs a check on your realm before you spend. Sunwell Delight costs 11g 24s 00c to make and lists at 200g 00s 00c, a 178g 76s 00c spread with 104 listed. Ominous Octopus Lure shows 240g 65s 00c on a 196g 35s 00c cost. Thalassian Missive of Perception shows 73g 90s 90c at 99.0%.
| Craft | Profession | Cost | Sells | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enchanting | 3g 29s 00c | 11111g 93s 00c | 10553g 04s 35c | |
| Enchanting | 3g 29s 00c | 11111g 93s 00c | 10553g 04s 35c | |
| Fishing | 196g 35s 00c | 460g 00s 00c | 240g 65s 00c | |
| Cooking | 11g 24s 00c | 200g 00s 00c | 178g 76s 00c | |
| Inscription | 74g 69s 00c | 156g 42s 00c | 73g 90s 90c |
Midnight 7-day movers
Midnight, US retail, 2026-10-04
On Midnight, US retail, Thalassian Missive of the Harmonious is up +234.4% over seven days to 115g 99s 00c, with 521 listed. Earthy Garnish is up +223.8% to 22g 99s 00c with 4,454 listed, and Spiced Biscuits is up +166.7% to 40s 00c. Imbued Bright Linen Bolt (+147.5%, 7g 40s 00c) and Carving Canine (+146.0%, 1g 23s 00c, 66,443 listed) complete the list. Jumps this sharp can reverse quickly. If you already hold stock, list into the rise rather than buying in at the top.
| Item | Price | 7-day median | 7-day change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115g 99s 00c | 34g 69s 00c | +234.4% | |
| 22g 99s 00c | 7g 10s 00c | +223.8% | |
| 40s 00c | 15s 00c | +166.7% | |
| 7g 40s 00c | 2g 99s 00c | +147.5% | |
| 1g 23s 00c | 50s 00c | +146.0% |
Notes by version
Zone of the day

- Tarren Mill
- Strahnbrad
- The Uplands
- Ruins of Alterac
- Dalaran Crater
- Sludgeguard Tower
Caution
Forever prices come from Classic Beta PvE 2 scans that are 19.4 hours old at writing, with 14 scans in 14 days on Alliance and 12 on Horde, and many rows have only 1 to 9 units listed.
Changed since the last brief
- Scarce Herb Seeds entered the Forever picks table.
- Sungrass entered the Forever picks table.
- Thorium Bar entered the Forever picks table.
- Thick Hide entered the Forever picks table.
- Shadow Silk entered the Forever picks table.
- Mountain Silversage entered the Forever picks table.
- Solid Grinding Stone entered the Forever picks table.
- Purple Lotus entered the Forever picks table.