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Bow string

Bow string

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I need a bow stave to attach this to.ID: 1777

Buy Price (Instant)

101 gp

Sell Price (Instant)

100 gp

Spread

1 gp (0.99%)

Margin (after tax)

-3 gp

ROI

-3.0%

GE Tax

2 gp

1h Change

0.0%

Stability

B (71/100)

Buy Limit

13,000 / 4hrs

Cap Efficiency

Lock-up

14min

Turnover

24x/day

Confidence

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Price History

Bow string — GE Price Analysis

I need a bow stave to attach this to. Bow string is a members-only skilling resource traded on the Grand Exchange, used across multiple production skills. Browse all Skilling Resources prices for live GE data.

Combat-focused players seek Bow string for Slayer tasks, boss encounters, and PvP content. Price movements often correlate with game balance updates and new content releases.

At the current prices, Bow string is not profitable to instant flip. If you hold this item, consider selling gradually via limit orders above the instant sell price rather than accepting the current spread loss.

Bow string sells for a mere 101 gp on the Grand Exchange, so profit here comes from flipping in bulk rather than large per-item margins. The buy-sell spread is 1 gp (1.0%), which indicates a tight spread common in actively traded items.

Bow string currently has a negative margin of -3 gp after tax, meaning instant flips would result in a loss at these prices. Margins fluctuate throughout the day — check back later or set a price alert to be notified when the margin turns positive.

Bow string sees extraordinary trading activity at 59,251 trades, reflecting massive player demand across the game. With a buy limit of 13,000 every 4 hours, you can trade in large quantities per session.

With a 1.0% spread, Bow string trades in a competitive range where quick flips are viable but margins leave little room for error. Price has been stable over the last hour (0.0% change), which generally makes for more predictable fills.

Bow string has a high alchemy value of 6 gp, but at the current buy price it is not profitable to alch.

Bow string is a skilling resource. The Gem Cutting Calculator and Tan Leather Calculator cover common resource processing methods. For broader skilling profit, see the High Alch Calculator as an alternative exit for surplus stock.

Browse all items in the Skilling Resources category for more trading opportunities. Track the Skilling Resources market sector on Market Watch for broader price trends. Set a price alert to get notified when the margin changes, or add this item to your watchlist for quick access.

Flip Calculator

Total Cost1,313,000 gp
Total Revenue1,300,000 gp
Total Tax26,000 gp
Total Profit-39,000 gp
ROI-2.97%

High Alchemy

High Alch Value6 gp
Buy Price101 gp
Alch Profit (excl. nat)-205 gp
Profit/hr (~1,200 casts)-246,000 gp

GE Tax Breakdown

Sell Price100 gp
Tax (2%, max 5m)2 gp
Net Proceeds98 gp
Effective Tax Rate2.000%

Price Correlations