Question 1

Is Lobster profitable to flip in OSRS right now?

Accepted Answer

Buying at 92 gp and selling at 98 gp leaves a margin of +5 gp per item after the 2% Grand Exchange tax (5.4%). Profitability depends on current volume and how quickly your orders fill.

Question 2

What is the current profit margin per Lobster after GE tax?

Accepted Answer

The current margin after the 2% Grand Exchange tax is +5 gp per Lobster (5.4% return on your buy price). The tax on each sale at 98 gp is 1 gp.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

With the Grand Exchange buy limit of 6,000 every 4 hours, a full flip at the current margin yields about +30,000 gp per cycle — before slippage and assuming your orders fill.

Question 4

What is the estimated GP/hour flipping Lobster?

Accepted Answer

Based on a live volume of 42,408 trades per hour and the current net margin, an unbottlenecked flipper can expect roughly +30,000 gp/hour (capped by the 6,000 / 4h buy limit). Real GP/h depends on competition and how patient your orders are.

Question 5

Is Lobster a high-risk or low-risk flip?

Accepted Answer

With 42,408 trades per hour, Lobster is a high-liquidity, low-risk flip — orders typically fill quickly and price swings are small.

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