Spice

This could liven up an otherwise bland stew. Spice is a members-only item traded on the Old School RuneScape Grand Exchange.

Spice sells for a mere 18 gp on the Grand Exchange, so profit here comes from flipping in bulk rather than large per-item margins. The buy-sell spread is 2 gp (11.1%), which indicates a wide gap between instant buy and sell — typical of less liquid items.

With only 402 recent trades, Spice is a slower-moving item where offers can sit for hours before completing. With a buy limit of 11,000 every 4 hours, you can trade in large quantities per session.

Spice currently has a negative margin of -2 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. The price has dropped 10.0% in the last hour, which could signal a buying opportunity if the margin improves.

High alching Spice yields a profit of 10 gp per cast (before nature rune cost). At ~1,200 casts per hour, that's up to 12.0k/hr in passive income while training Magic.

A 11.1% buy-sell spread on Spice means patient traders can capture meaningful margins, though the tradeoff is slower fills and less predictable volumes. The price has dropped sharply — down 10.0% in the last hour. This could signal a sell-off or increased supply; it may be worth waiting for the price to stabilise before entering a flip.

At the current prices, Spice 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.

Track margins and find profitable trades with the Flip Finder. Use the High Alch Calculator to check whether this item is worth alching as an alternative exit strategy.

Compare alch profits across all items on the High Alch Calculator. Set a price alert to get notified when the margin changes, or add this item to your watchlist for quick access.