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Ware prices vary a lot depending on the quantity of the ware the station has in its reserves. For reference menus often show the average price of a ware to give a trader an idea of how good a price is.
Gaining info about trade offers
Trade Offers describe what wares a station, or it's Build Storage Module currently wish to buy or sell. Once Trade Offers are known for a station, they will begin to become out of date over time if whatever granted knowledge of them stops occurring. If the playership has Trade Computer Extension software, it postpones the time before knowledge of Trade Offers begins to deteriorate.
Ways to gain trade offers from stations:
- When the playership, or other owned ships, are near them
- When the station is within range of a Satellite
- If the player has gain sufficient rank and cash to purchase a Faction'sTrade Subscription
Scanning station modules will reveal info on what wares it uses and creates.
How To Buy And Sell Items - Station Trader
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