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I don't really bother to be honest. I build up enough cash over time to satisfy my infrequent desires. That, along with using some of that money to buy cheap items, and sell them at higher prices later on, keeps me in nice clothes.

I mean, I bought 2 katanas when they were only 7k each. I sold one of them when they were worth 20k. They're worth even more now.

That certainly helps, but apart from that, just be active, make posts, vote in polls, vote in the arena, etc...

There are a lot of ways to make money.

If you are really determined to get the shadow spirit, you should be able to get them soon enough if you try hard to earn the cash. Spam in chatterbox if you must.

Don't forget to play the games as well, they can earn you things to sell for cash. Not a lot usually, but enough to make a difference hopefully.

remember that you get a lot of money for doing things a few times, so introduce some variety. the aerna for a while, then vote in some polls, and post some messages, send PMs, etc...

I never really quest for things. I usually just don't buy much for long periods of time, and then I buy a bunch of stuff or get one big thing.
Although right now I'm using up all the money as it comes in.