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Understanding the Economy: Traders and Flea Market
Escape from Tarkov

Understanding the Economy: Traders and Flea Market

Master the economy in Escape from Tarkov. Learn about traders, the Flea Market, and essential items for bartering, crafting, and quests to maximize your in-game wealth.

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Understanding the Economy: Traders and Flea Market

Master the economy in Escape from Tarkov. Learn about traders, the Flea Market, and essential items for bartering, crafting, and quests to maximize your in-game wealth.

This guide details various items found in Escape from Tarkov, focusing on their utility for traders, crafting, and quests. Understanding these items is crucial for managing your in-game economy.

ItemBarterCraftingAuxiliary CraftingNotes
42 Signature Blend English TeaRequired for the quest 'Collector'.
Apollo Soyuz cigarettes
Aramid fiber fabricRequired for 'Textile - Part 1' quest and 'Gear Rack level 2' Hideout module.
BEAR Buddy plush toyRequired for the quest 'Collector'.
Pack of Arseniy buckwheat
Can of Dr. Lupo's coffee beansRequired for the quest 'Collector'.
Can of Majaica coffee beansRequired for 'Nutrition Unit level 3' Hideout module.
Cordura polyamide fabricRequired for 'Textile - Part 2' quest and 'Gear Rack level 3' Hideout module.
DogtagVarious quests require specific numbers of USEC or BEAR dogtags, including 'Friend From the West - Part 1', 'The Punisher - Part 6', 'Trophies', 'Our Own Land', and 'Counteraction'.
Fleece fabricRequired for 'Textile - Part 2' quest, 'Defective Wall level 2', 'Hall of Fame level 1', and 'Gear Rack level 1' Hideout modules.
FP-100 filter absorberUsed for the 'Air Filtering Unit' Hideout module.
Gas mask air filterRequired for the 'Air Filtering unit' Hideout module.
Jar of pickles
Malboro CigarettesRequired for the quest 'Bad Habit'.
OFZ 30x165mm shellRequired for the quest 'Regulated Materials'.
ParacordRequired for 'Textile - Part 1' quest and specific extractions on Reserve, Lighthouse, and Shoreline.
Press pass (issued for NoiceGuy)Required for the quest 'Collector'.
Ripstop fabricRequired for the quest 'Textile - Part 1'.
Strike CigarettesRequired for the quest 'Bad Habit'.
UZRGM grenade fuze
Water filterUsed for the 'Water Collector' Hideout module.
Weapon partsRequired for the 'Workbench level 2' Hideout module.

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