Eorzea Trade Association

[Cedri]

New Linkshell site!

For some finding someone with the trade skill that you need can be an awkward sometimes futile
endeavor. Not to mention the varying prices for services rendered.

With the new equipment system for crafted goods being bound to the player after use, the market for resale has been practically eliminated. This makes the role of Craftsman all the more valuable.

Finding something in the market can also be problematic as high ticket items will often times be sold out. This is why I propose we start a Trade Association.



Our Mission,

To increase the availability of Crafting Classes to adventurers, provide a wide verity of skilled Craftsman services and to create a standard commission for crafted items.



Planning stages and list of topics to be addressed:


Server Selection: This can be done as a single server project or as a cross server effort.

Commission Rate: Should be a fair, but profitable margin. May vary for more difficult jobs or high ticket items.

Application Form/Officer Testing: A simple application form for intent to join as well as an advanced knowledge test for advancement. Higher advancement, the higher tier jobs you will be considered for.

Qualifications: Agree to a set of standards to join the Eorzea Trade Association.

Standardized Contracts: A way to keep track of service tickets.



Required Roles:


President: Assigned to managing the Association and the highest level of authority on resolving issues.

Vice-President: Assigned to assisting with presidential duties*
*Also the final authority in the event the president can not be reached.

Accounting: Assigned to keeping track of gil received and gil payouts.

Contract Managers: Assigned to taking orders and finding the right Craftsman for pending contracts.

Contact group: Any Craftsman in the Association that has been contacted about a job for the Association should direct it to the Contract Manager and Craftsman will be assigned for the job.

Craftsman: This is where you make your gil. You will be paid on commission with a small contract fee taken out for the Association.

Have you considered that it might be worth having a Gathering division of the Trade Association?

Quartermasters: Gatherers affiliated with the Association are paid for the materials they gather for the linkshell at the current market price when needed. A list of materials will be produced when the bank is in need of them.

**NEW**Merchants: Merchants are responsible for selling materials or other items that the Association produces and buying items that are of immediate need. You will be reimbursed any and all taxes plus 5% commission for sold items. Merchants will be recruited as there is need for them.

**NEW**Mercenary Division: This is our battle content unit. As not all items can be gathered or crafted, battle content is required to gather materials and items. Items gathered by Mercenaries will be bought for current market value with no taxes applied. Any mercenary wanting to sell materials or items found in dungeons should contact a merchant to arrange a sale.

This is all preliminary and subject to change.

All Craftsman can benefit from an organization like this and I hope that you will join me in making finding a Craftsman more accessible and more profitable across Eorzea.


If you are interested in the Eorzea Trade Association you can fill out the fact sheet below. If you wish to preserve your anonymity, you may send your fact sheet to:

eorzeatradeassociation@gmail.com

Craftsman Fact Sheet and Application to the Eorzea Trade Association

In Game Name.

What are your Craftsmanship Job levels?

Do you Gather?

If yes, what are your Gathering Job levels?

Noteworthy Crafting Items, list below.

What server where you previously on?

Are you willing to change servers if necessary?

Would you be willing to start a new character on a Non Legacy server?

Do you have other linkshells?

If yes, will operations partaken in the Eorzea Trade Association interfere with your regular duties in previously stated linkshell(s)?

On an average Craft, what do you charge? If applicable.

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Signed CEO,

[Forgo]

you forgot your job as the big boss bro!! use Tweeter or FB to keep tabs on the small guilds cross sever and help with prince changes as needed!!

[Cedri]

you forgot your job as the big boss bro!! use Tweeter or FB to keep tabs on the small guilds cross sever and help with prince changes as needed!!

Social media would of course have it's place in this project.

[Cedri]

I was thinking about setting the level cap to 30 for becoming a entry tier Craftsman.

[Nayto]

I was thinking about setting the level cap to 30 for becoming a entry tier Craftsman.

Hmm, what about craftsmen who might reroll on the new-character-only servers? Then again it may not take long to get to 30.

[Cedri]

Hmm, what about craftsmen who might reroll on the new-character-only servers? Then again it may not take long to get to 30.

If we were to start the project on a new server with level 1s obviously the rules would be different. In that case it would be open enrollment. This would be a good idea on a new server as we would try to shape the economy anew.

[Allistar]

Not a bad idea...just a matter of selecting server that everyone agrees on

[Nix]

I'm useless with numbers so totally not taking the accountant position, but I'm good with finding people!...usually XD. I'll gladly lend my skills as a crafter to help others out, even for only cost of materials.
Not sure if this will be a single server endeavor or have it stretch across multiple servers, but count me in!

WVR, CUL and GSM 50 <3

[Cedri]

Not a bad idea...just a matter of selecting server that everyone agrees on

And that will come closer to phase 4 open beta when we get a server list.

I'm useless with numbers so totally not taking the accountant position, but I'm good with finding people!...usually XD. I'll gladly lend my skills as a crafter to help others out, even for only cost of materials.
Not sure if this will be a single server endeavor or have it stretch across multiple servers, but count me in!

WVR, CUL and GSM 50 <3

Well since some of us will want to have a level 1 for the fun of it, no reason why we can't do both. Regardless, good to have you on board with this idea nixxy.

[Hulan]

As long as the guild does not impinge on my personal code of conduct for fair trade, I would be happy to lend my services as a ARM and CRP (more classes pending). Personally, the idea of an organized trade conglomerate sounds quite interesting, and I'd love to take part.