Gold Secret Number 1 – Skinning

Skinning is a profession that can be lucrative for not only high level players, but also for beginners in World of Warcraft. Almost every zone has a heap of mobs just waiting to be skinned.

Scales, Leather and Hides are in constant high demand across every server. Both factions need these raw materials making them highly sought after.

Gold Secret Number 2 – Alchemy

Alchemy is the most profitable of all the trade professions. It has a sustainable, long term yield potential far greater than that of Leatherworking, Tailoring, Blacksmithing and Engineering. While you will be able to make some nice items using these professions, long term Alchemy will always come out on top.

The main reason why Alchemy is far more lucrative than the other trades mentioned above comes down to the necessity of potions, being able to heal damage, bring back mana, and raise ability scores. High tech armor and weapons are extremely useful but most players who have these will still require potions etc.

Gold Secret Number 3 – Cooking

Cooking is another profession that can be used to make large sums of gold in reasonably short time frames. This is especially the case if you can supply foods with buffing effects.

The other great thing about cooking is that the products created by cooking are consumed which means they are always needed.

Gold Secret Number 4 – Limited Supply Items

Limited Supply items such as recipes can be sold for a fantastic profit in the Auction House. You can make pretty good money by buying them and reselling them.

This technique is one that really works well. I use it often and commonly get anywhere between 400 – 600% return on my items!