If you've ever run into a BoE pattern while in a group, you know that its a quick competition to grab. Generally speaking, BoE patterns (dropped by mobs) go for EXHORBINENT amounts. Thus, they are a coveted and pursued commodity.
However, it is principle that if a pattern drops that can (and will) be used by a group member, it goes to said person. We'll be exploiting that belief today.
You need:
1. Argent Dawn commission or any of its superior trinkets.
2. First Aid + the mats required to make any 1 bandage.
3. A pattern to drop.
Crux:
When equipped, an Argent Dawn trinket creates the exact animation as if you were to learn a skill.
Implementation:
1. Pattern drops.
2. Tell the group you need it, you have the ability to craft it, you will train it right there and then.
3. Attain pattern.
4. Begin creating a bandage of any level. Your character will begin his learning/creating movements (i.e. wiggling hands, listening to hands).
5. In a fluid and quick movement, interrupt the bandage cast and apply the Argent Dawn trinket.
- Your team members have just seemingly witnessed you training an ability.
- Never allow the bandage to successfully cast. Else the gain of 1 bandage will be announced to the group.
I pulled 5k-ish gold on 3 different patterns using this method when TBC came out.
I made my fortune pre-TBC pulling this stunt when running LBRS and taking the Fire Protection Potion plans. They sold for 800g a pop when MC was popular. I sat on over 13,000 gold on this lovely trick back then.