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SpiritVale Vending Search Guide
The official 0.16 update describes a Vending Search UI that searches items currently being vended. Selecting an item pins it and can highlight the vendor when the vendor is on the same map.
Search before you travel
Use the search UI to see whether the item is currently listed, then confirm the actual offer in-game. A guide should never present a single observed price as a stable market value.
Compare like with like
For equipment, compare the same item state and relevant properties rather than only its name. Record the patch and date when sharing a price observation with another player.
Keep market claims temporary
Player listings change faster than evergreen guides. Publish a buying workflow and a source link, not an uncited permanent price table.