How to Flip on the Grand Exchange
A complete guide to making GP through Grand Exchange flipping in Old School RuneScape.
What is GE Flipping?
Grand Exchange flipping is a money-making method where you buy items at a low price and sell them at a higher price, pocketing the difference as profit. It works because the GE has separate buy and sell prices for every item — the gap between them is called the margin.
Step 1: Margin Check
Before committing gold to a flip, you need to find the current margin. Place an instant buy offer (at a high price) for 1 of the item, then immediately sell it back with an instant sell offer (at a low price). The difference between what you paid and what you received is the margin.
Or skip the manual work entirely — 07Flip's flip finder shows you live margins for every tradeable item, updated every 30 seconds.
Step 2: Check the Buy Limit
Every item on the Grand Exchange has a buy limit — the maximum number you can purchase every 4 hours. High-volume items like runes have limits of 13,000+, while rare items like the Twisted Bow have a limit of 8. Your profit per flip cycle is capped by this limit.
Step 3: Account for GE Tax
Since the Grand Exchange tax update, sellers pay a 2% tax on every sale (capped at 5M GP per item). This eats into margins, so always factor it into your profit calculations. 07Flip automatically includes tax in all profit figures.
Step 4: Place Your Offers
Place a buy offer slightly above the instant sell price to get filled quickly. Once your items arrive, place a sell offer slightly below the instant buy price. The key is patience — don't undercut yourself too aggressively or you'll eat into your margin.
Tips for Consistent Profits
- Diversify your flips — spread your GP across multiple items to reduce risk.
- Flip high-volume items — items that trade frequently have more reliable margins. Check the confidence score on 07Flip.
- Use all 8 GE slots — members get 8 slots. Keep them all active to maximise GP per hour.
- Avoid panic selling — if an item doesn't sell immediately, be patient. Margins fluctuate throughout the day.
- Track your flips — use the favourites feature to monitor items you flip regularly.
Start Flipping Now
Ready to find your first flip? Head to the 07Flip dashboard to see every profitable flip opportunity on the Grand Exchange right now, complete with margins, ROI, and confidence scores.