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WoW Gold Brief for October 17, 2026
Written October 17, 2026 from auction snapshots dated 2026-10-16 (43h old at writing), rule-checked against the numbers.
Forever Classic Beta PvE 2, scanned 42.8h before this brief (, scanned 42.8h ago at writing), 16 scans in 14 days Midnight US retail,
Forever, Classic Beta PvE 2 shows big moves, such as Dreamfoil at 650.0% over its median. But those scans are 42.8 hours old at writing and every row has light confidence. Midnight, US retail has the more dependable spreads today, with Coiled Snake-Eye at 1075.9% and Algari Missive of Deftness at 111.6% with 30 listed.
Moves to check today
- Forever Check Dreamfoil on your Alliance board
Forever, Classic Beta PvE 2 Alliance lists Dreamfoil at 29g 99s 99c against a 4g 00s 00c median, so confirm the price before you list or buy.
- Forever List Frilled Lichen on Horde
Forever, Classic Beta PvE 2 Horde shows Frilled Lichen at 2g 55s 00c with 85 listed, the deepest Forever board today.
- Midnight Craft Coiled Snake-Eye after a price check
Midnight, US retail shows a 79g 74s 00c cost against a 987g 00s 00c sell price, a 1075.9% spread.
Forever picks
Forever, Classic Beta PvE 2, scanned 2026-10-16 01:57 UTC, 42.8h before this brief
Forever, Classic Beta PvE 2: ten rows pass the rule today. On Alliance, Dreamfoil lists at 29g 99s 99c against a 14-day median of 4g 00s 00c, a 650.0% move with 5 units listed. On Horde, Frilled Lichen lists at 2g 55s 00c against 62s 47c. With 85 listed, it has the deepest board here. Arthas' Tears on Horde nets 14g 25s 00c over a 95c vendor floor, but only 4 are listed. Every row has light confidence, so check it on your realm before you spend.
| Item | Faction | Now | 14-day median | Net after cut | Vendor | vs median | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horde | 15g 00s 00c | 10g 00s 50c | 14g 25s 00c | 95c | +49.9% | 4 | |
| Horde | 5g 00s 00c | 1g 55s 00c | 4g 75s 00c | 60c | +222.6% | 11 | |
| Frilled Lichen | Horde | 2g 55s 00c | 62s 47c | 2g 42s 25c | unknown | +308.2% | 85 |
| Rosecap | Horde | 1g 74s 00c | 97s 49c | 1g 65s 30c | unknown | +78.5% | 51 |
| Horde | 1g 05s 99c | 1g 05s 99c | 1g 00s 69c | 3s 75c | +0.0% | 3 | |
| Alliance | 29g 99s 99c | 4g 00s 00c | 28g 49s 99c | 1s 00c | +650.0% | 5 | |
| Alliance | 10g 00s 00c | 5g 25s 00c | 9g 50s 00c | 95c | +90.5% | 1 | |
| Alliance | 2g 50s 00c | 1g 27s 00c | 2g 37s 50c | 2s 00c | +96.9% | 3 | |
| Alliance | 2g 33s 00c | 1g 00s 00c | 2g 21s 35c | 7s 50c | +133.0% | 16 | |
| Alliance | 2g 04s 00c | 44s 00c | 1g 93s 80c | 2s 50c | +363.6% | 1 |
Midnight flips
Midnight, US retail, 2026-10-16
Midnight, US retail: five flips entered the table today. Arcane Lure's lowest listing is 82222g 51s 00c, and its usual price sits near 249999g 99s 00c. That is a 188.9% spread with 13 listed. Algari Missive of Deftness has the most depth, with 30 listed, at 4988g 00s 00c against a usual 11111g 06s 00c. Pummel Permit has the thinnest spread, at 23.5% with 6 listed. These are large sums on thin boards, so check the spread on your realm before you spend.
| Item | Lowest | Usual | Spread | Listed (24h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82222g 51s 00c | 249999g 99s 00c | 188.9% | 13 | |
| 200000g 79s 00c | 260000g 00s 00c | 23.5% | 6 | |
| 3492g 77s 00c | 9999g 45s 00c | 172.0% | 4 | |
| 4988g 00s 00c | 11111g 06s 00c | 111.6% | 30 | |
| 3500g 00s 00c | 6999g 99s 00c | 90.0% | 17 |
Midnight crafts in profit
Midnight, US retail, 2026-10-16
Midnight, US retail: Coiled Snake-Eye, an engineering craft, costs 79g 74s 00c to make and sells near 987g 00s 00c. That leaves a spread of 857g 91s 00c after the auction house cut, or 1075.9%. Amani Angler's Ward, a fishing craft, shows 78g 85s 25c on a 54g 10s 00c cost. Tokka's Multi-Ward runs at 36.6%. Vantus Rune: Radiant and Flawless Masterful Garnet are thinner, at 12.3% and 13.0%, so check your material prices first.
| Craft | Profession | Cost | Sells | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 79g 74s 00c | 987g 00s 00c | 857g 91s 00c | |
| Fishing | 54g 10s 00c | 139g 95s 00c | 78g 85s 25c | |
| Fishing | 160g 27s 00c | 230g 50s 00c | 58g 70s 50c | |
| Inscription | 329g 99s 00c | 389g 91s 00c | 40g 42s 45c | |
| Jewelcrafting | 293g 42s 00c | 348g 90s 00c | 38g 03s 50c |
Midnight 7-day movers
Midnight, US retail, 2026-10-16
Midnight, US retail: Bright Linen Spellthread leads the weekly movers at 18g 00s 00c, up +260.0%, with 3,991 on the board. The tailoring chain is rising with it. Imbued Bright Linen Bolt is at 5g 63s 00c (+101.1%, 35,888 on the board), and Bright Linen Bolt is at 2g 97s 00c (+88.0%, 20,738 on the board). Sienna Ink sits at 35g 98s 00c, up +80.7%, and Thalassian Missive of the Feverflare reads +125.4%. Treat these as moves to watch, not prices that will hold.
| Item | Price | 7-day median | 7-day change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18g 00s 00c | 5g 00s 00c | +260.0% | |
| 77g 75s 00c | 34g 50s 00c | +125.4% | |
| 5g 63s 00c | 2g 80s 00c | +101.1% | |
| 2g 97s 00c | 1g 58s 00c | +88.0% | |
| 35g 98s 00c | 19g 91s 50c | +80.7% |
Notes by version
Zone of the day

- Darkshire
- Tranquil Gardens Cemetery
- The Rotting Orchard
- The Yorgen Farmstead
- Vul'Gol Ogre Mound
- Addle's Stead
- Raven Hill
- Twilight Grove
- Brightwood Grove
Caution
Forever prices come from player addon scans of a beta realm, Classic Beta PvE 2, and are 42.8 hours old at writing, with 16 scans on Alliance and 12 on Horde in the 14-day window, so treat every Forever spread as thin evidence.
Changed since the last brief
- Arcane Lure entered the Midnight flips table.
- Algari Missive of Deftness entered the Midnight flips table.
- Dreaming Antler Fragment entered the Midnight flips table.
- Eight of Dominion entered the Midnight flips table.
- Pummel Permit entered the Midnight flips table.
- Enchant Weapon - Strength of Halazzi left the Midnight flips table.
- Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity left the Midnight flips table.
- Cognitive Heliotrope left the Midnight flips table.