Question 1

Is Black longsword profitable to flip in OSRS right now?

Accepted Answer

Buying at 444 gp and selling at 380 gp leaves a margin of -71 gp per item after the 2% Grand Exchange tax (-16.0%). Profitability depends on current volume and how quickly your orders fill.

Question 2

What is the current profit margin per Black longsword after GE tax?

Accepted Answer

The current margin after the 2% Grand Exchange tax is -71 gp per Black longsword (-16.0% return on your buy price). The tax on each sale at 380 gp is 7 gp.

Question 3

How much profit can I make per 4-hour buy limit of Black longsword?

Accepted Answer

With the Grand Exchange buy limit of 125 every 4 hours, a full flip at the current margin yields about -8,875 gp per cycle — before slippage and assuming your orders fill.

Question 4

What is the estimated GP/hour flipping Black longsword?

Accepted Answer

Based on a live volume of 24 trades per hour and the current net margin, an unbottlenecked flipper can expect roughly -1,704 gp/hour (capped by the 125 / 4h buy limit). Real GP/h depends on competition and how patient your orders are.

Question 5

Is Black longsword a high-risk or low-risk flip?

Accepted Answer

Trading volume is low (24 trades per hour), so Black longsword is a high-risk flip: orders may take a long time to fill and prices can move sharply.

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