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#*'''Profit per jump''': This is just the profit per trip divided by the number of jumps (actually it is the number of gate jumps plus one, for reasons unknown). It is roughly an idea of profit per time spent executing the haul. In systems with lots of stations, you will likely discover some good trade runs with zero jumps! These may not have the highest profits, but they are very quick to execute. If you are in a hurry or just want to kill a short amount of time, then sort the list by ''Distance'' and knock off a quick zero-jump haul if available. If you want to maximize your profit, then sort by ''Profit per trip'' and work from there.

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# One important factor to consider before selecting your trade run is sales tax. The universal sales tax rate in EVE is ~~one and a half~~ percent (~~1.5~~%). EVE-Central does '''not''' include the effect of sales tax in its calculations, and this is a potential trap for haulers carrying low margin goods. While the vast majority of trade runs in EVE have more than a ~~1.5~~% margin between the buying and selling prices, it is never guaranteed. Smaller haulers are unlikely to haul low-margin items, since they naturally tend to focus on trading goods that maximize profit per cubic meter (m3) of their very limited cargo space. But freighters, and haulers with very large capacities, are more likely to select larger volumes of goods at lower margins, so they can fill their expansive holds, and they can get caught more easily in a sales tax trap.

# One important factor to consider before selecting your trade run is [[Tax#Sales_tax|sales tax]]. The universal sales tax rate in EVE is two percent (2%), although this can be modified be skills training. EVE-Central does '''not''' include the effect of sales tax in its calculations, and this is a potential trap for haulers carrying low margin goods. While the vast majority of trade runs in EVE have more than a 2% margin between the buying and selling prices, it is never guaranteed. Smaller haulers are unlikely to haul low-margin items, since they naturally tend to focus on trading goods that maximize profit per cubic meter (m3) of their very limited cargo space. But freighters, and haulers with very large capacities, are more likely to select larger volumes of goods at lower margins, so they can fill their expansive holds, and they can get caught more easily in a sales tax trap.

# '''THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT''': Most of the time, EVE-Central provides good trade run suggestions, but it's always a good idea to double-check. Verify that the EVE market window data is the same as the EVE-Central recommended route information. One way to do this is are websites that get up to date market information, like [https://www.fuzzwork.co.uk/market/viewer2/#/ this market viewer]. Select your Region in the top left and then search for the item you want to buy or sell. Remember though, that the market in a busy trade hub, such as Jita, can be so volatile that between uploading market data and doing the route search, it can change significantly. One way to avoid this problem is by doing your trading in relatively quiet systems with more market stability. If your trade rout ends in a trade hub it might be wise not to invest too much into a single run to avoid huge losses by inacurate market data.

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 #*'''Profit per jump''':  This is just the profit per trip divided by the number of jumps (actually it is the number of gate jumps plus one, for reasons unknown).   It is roughly an idea of profit per time spent executing the haul. In systems with lots of stations, you will likely discover some good trade runs with zero jumps! These may not have the highest profits, but they are very quick to execute.  If you are in a hurry or just want to kill a short amount of time, then sort the list by ''Distance'' and knock off a quick zero-jump haul if available.  If you want to maximize your profit, then sort by ''Profit per trip'' and work from there.
 # There is no six.
-# One important factor to consider before selecting your trade run is sales tax. The universal sales tax rate in EVE is one and a half percent (1.5%).  EVE-Central does '''not''' include the effect of sales tax in its calculations, and this is a potential trap for haulers carrying low margin goods.  While the vast majority of trade runs in EVE have more than a 1.5% margin between the buying and selling prices, it is never guaranteed.  Smaller haulers are unlikely to haul low-margin items, since they naturally tend to focus on trading goods that maximize profit per cubic meter (m3) of their very limited cargo space.  But freighters, and haulers with very large capacities, are more likely to select larger volumes of goods at lower margins, so they can fill their expansive holds, and they can get caught more easily in a sales tax trap.
+# One important factor to consider before selecting your trade run is [[Tax#Sales_tax|sales tax]]. The universal sales tax rate in EVE is two percent (2%), although this can be modified be skills training.  EVE-Central does '''not''' include the effect of sales tax in its calculations, and this is a potential trap for haulers carrying low margin goods.  While the vast majority of trade runs in EVE have more than a 2% margin between the buying and selling prices, it is never guaranteed.  Smaller haulers are unlikely to haul low-margin items, since they naturally tend to focus on trading goods that maximize profit per cubic meter (m3) of their very limited cargo space.  But freighters, and haulers with very large capacities, are more likely to select larger volumes of goods at lower margins, so they can fill their expansive holds, and they can get caught more easily in a sales tax trap.
 # '''THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT''': Most of the time, EVE-Central provides good trade run suggestions, but it's always a good idea to double-check. Verify that the EVE market window data is the same as the EVE-Central recommended route information. One way to do this is are websites that get up to date market information, like [https://www.fuzzwork.co.uk/market/viewer2/#/ this market viewer]. Select your Region in the top left and then search for the item you want to buy or sell. Remember though, that the market in a busy trade hub, such as Jita, can be so volatile that between uploading market data and doing the route search, it can change significantly. One way to avoid this problem is by doing your trading in relatively quiet systems with more market stability. If your trade rout ends in a trade hub it might be wise not to invest too much into a single run to avoid huge losses by inacurate market data.