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Players who want to maximize their profits in Red Dead Online have probably already discovered the Trader role. It's a lucrative job that is unlocked after going to the post office and reading the letter from Cripps. In short, he wants you to track and hunt animals, then bring him any of the useful bits you recover.
Trading can make you rich beyond your wildest dreams, but if you want to level up the Trader role as quickly as possible, you should follow these three handy tips.
Updated March 17, 2023, by Sean Murray: We've updated this guide with better formatting for greater readability.
Quality Matters For The Trading Role
No surprise here, but the quality of the animals you pass along to Cripps is of utmost importance. If you need help hunting down critters and snagging a perfect pelt, be sure to check out this guide. Make sure you're doing everything in your power to bag high-quality beasts — it'll save you time in the long run.
Don't worry about trying to reel in any fish, as Cripps won't accept these at all.
Invest In A Wagon As Soon As Possible
Picking up a wagon will allow you to take on larger deliveries, maximizing your experience — and profits. No trader worth their salt will start up shop without one. The Medium Wagon will let you sell 50 products at once — that alone should tell you how valuable it is. This upgrade becomes available at Rank 5, while the final upgrade to a Large Delivery Wagon is available at Rank 10.
Do Local Deliveries When They Become Available
This contrasts with the above tip, but that just goes to show there are multiple ways to efficiently level up in Red Dead Online. Instead of making 50 item deliveries, you can opt to go on a local delivery once a single item is available. No matter the size of the delivery you'll earn 200 Trader XP, so this can be a great way to quickly rank up.
There are numerous ways to gain experience for the Trader role in Red Dead Online. While some might be a bit more efficient than others, it's important to find a strategy that matches your playstyle and that you'll enjoy for many hours. Reaching the top of the Trader food chain is going to take many, many hours — be sure you're still having fun while pulling in the big bucks.