If you're new to the game or, like me, perpetually confused by some of these additional features that didn't exist in our childhoods, I'm here to help! I've been kindly requested to put together a guide for trading with Noco, a special wandering trader who visits Habbo Hotel: Origins once per month.
When & Where to find Noco?
Noco visits the hotel every first Wednesday of the month, offering exclusive rare items (often referred to as 'super rares') for trade. Unlike other NPCs that sell items, Noco moves from room to room throughout his 24 hour visit, and will disappear for around an hour to 90 minutes at a time, making it a little more challenging than simply finding the items he requires.
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You'll have to locate him in a public room each time and try to be patient as he wanders in and out of the hotel. Luckily, a lot of community members keep tabs on him and kindly share his whereabouts with others, so don't panic and always ask around if you're struggling! For example the community-run habbobase.com features a Noco Tracker that activates on the days he visits.
What does Noco Trade?
Noco offers very rare and exclusive items in exchange for other rares that have been launched previously into the game. You'll never find anything that Noco offers for sale in the catalogue, your only chance is to buy it from Noco himself or trade with others that have. He works similarly to the other NPCs in public rooms, but you'll need larger amounts of rares than the average Joe to afford a Noco trade. He was designed to absorb excess rares in circulation to help keep the rare economy stable and organically fluctuating, although we've seen him ask for items that certainly were not oversaturated in game, so it's not quite set in stone and his requests can feel somewhat random sometimes.
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Along with super rare items, Noco also sells special dyes to use on his items! He'll often have a cool dye colour for trade that can then be used on a rare item during his current or next visit.
Noco's stock is limited hotel-wide, not per user. If he has 100 of one item available, that's 100 total for the entire hotel, so speed is your best friend. First come, first serve.
It's worth noting that Noco has requested seasonal non-rare items in the past as well, but will not ask for Funky Friday items. We've seen him visit with Bird Baths, Dragon Lamps, Nellies and a wave of Ice Cream Machines in many exclusive colours, just to name a few.
How to Trade with Noco?
Once you've located the room Noco is in (arguably the hardest part), you can then walk up and click on him once he's within range to open his trade window. This first interaction with Noco is usually intended for browsing his wares and taking mental note of his requirements. Once spotting something you'd like to buy, it's time to go retrieve those items! If you don't have everything Noco wants for exchange, you'll have to turn to your fellow Habbos for help. The market for the items Noco asks for will usually explode in value and the rush to get your hands on everything you need can be overwhelming. Be prepared for chaos.
If you're not interested in any of the items Noco is offering that month, you can still make quite a hefty profit on the items he's looking for due to the sudden demand from other players. You can find players' shops and market stalls in game or use one of the many Discord servers dedicated to Origins to contact buyers and sellers quickly. If you don't yet know how to buy from market stalls, here's a handy guide to get acquainted.
It's possible Noco will have moved on by the time it takes for you to gather all the furni, so you'll need to wait until his subsequent visits to complete the trade. His stock depletes fast, so don't dilly dally! Once you've cornered him again, simply drag the exact items he wants from your hand into Noco's trade window, and click confirm to complete the exchange!
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While I've never personally been able to afford a Noco trade, his visits are always greatly anticipated around the hotel and it's good fun to see what he has to offer, and of course to watch everyone run around trying to complete their trades before he disappears into the void until the next month! Whether you're a regular customer or looking to make your first ever super rare purchase, Noco offers an exciting monthly experience regardless of your Habbo finances.