/sell vs /order on DonutSMP — Which Pays More?

Every player faces the question: hit /sell and take the instant payout, or list on /order and wait for a buyer? Here's the answer per item type.

The general rule

• /sell: instant, but ~40-60% lower price
• /order: market price, but can take hours-days to fill

Use /sell when: the item is high-volume, low-value, time matters. Use /order when: the item is rare, high-value, you can wait.

Per-item breakdown

The /order listing strategy

For best results on /order:

1. List at market — check existing listings, undercut by 1-3%
2. Stack the right amount — 64-128 at a time is the sweet spot
3. Time of day matters — list during peak hours (6-11pm server time)
4. Don't relist constantly — fees add up

Selling expensive items (>500k each)

For high-value items (Elytras, totems, rare tridents):

• ALWAYS /order
• Some players run pricing-Discord channels — list there for premium prices
• Consider direct /pay trades with verified buyers

The "bulk buyer" play

Some crafters / builders buy in massive quantities. Find them in Discord trading channels — they often pay 10-20% above /order for stack-of-stacks orders.

Common mistakes

• ❌ /sell-ing diamonds (you're throwing 40% away)
• ❌ /order-ing cobblestone (the price difference doesn't justify the wait)
• ❌ Listing tiny quantities on /order (low fill rate)
• ❌ Not adjusting listing price as market shifts

Frequently Asked

Are there /order fees? Yes — usually 5-10% cut on completed sales. Factor into pricing.

How long do /order listings last? Usually 7-14 days before auto-cancel. Check current rules.

Best time to sell big items? Weekends 6-10pm server time — most buyers online.

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