The Smuggler's Cove, located in the Northern coast of Krawk Island, is one
of the biggest tourist attraction in Neopia. This "secret" marketplace is the
location where pirates sell the treasures that they find in their journeys.
They sell a variety of Battledome items, some bad and some good, ranging from
3 Dubloons to as high as 500. However, in order to keep the cove a little bit
more secret, a restriction is placed in the amount of times you can go and visit.
This consumer report will hopefully enlighten and help you pick up bargains
in Smuggler's Cove. "Caveat Emptor!" Buyer beware!
Mystical Teapot of Doom
Type of Item: Attack
Price in Dubloons: 30
Estimated Price in Trades: 2,100,000 NP
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
The Mystical Teapot of Doom is the premiere Smuggler's Cove item. It is one
of the first items ever introduced to the public. This attack weapon is highly
sought after, and is worth the price! This item can deal 7-9 icons of damage,
3 water icons, 3 fire, and 1-3 physical damage. However, the price for this
item is rising fast, and like many of the Smuggler Cove Items, this sweet teapot
is limited in quantity.
Banana Sword
Type of Item: Attack
Price in Dubloons: 75
Estimated Price in Trades: 2,000,000 NP
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
The Banana Sword is worth every penny spent. It can deal 6-10 icons, 5 light
and 1-5 physical icons; both quite unexpected in the Battledome. Like the Mystical
Teapot, the trade price of the Banana Sword is rapidly rising; 200,000 NP in
the last 2 months. I recommend getting them while they are still relatively
obtainable.
Umbrella Shield
Type of Item: Defence
Price in Dubloons: 3
Estimated Price in Trades: 1,200,000 NP
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
This item was considered to be one of the best defence items out there, but
it was recently downgraded. The Umbrella Shield can defend against 2-5 earth
icons, 3 air icons, and all water damage. However, not many weapons are water
based, so basically you are paying for the earth and air protection. My verdict
in this item is save your dollars and skip it!
Battle Plunger
Type of Item: Attack/Defence
Price in Dubloons: 15
Estimated Price in Trades: 4,500,000 NP
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
When the Battle Plunger first hit the market, the buzz was high, and it was
highly sought after. However, the price of this item has settled, but it is
still a keeper. The Battle Plunger is quite powerful, Capable of dealing out
3-14 icons of damage. It can attack 3-7 water icons and is capable of adding
up to 7 physical icons. It also defends against all water based attacks, and
can drain up to 25 Hit Points from opponents. This item is highly sought after
with Chiazilla and Snowager bounty hunters!
Sponge Shield
Type of Item: Defence
Price in Dubloons: 5
Estimated Price in Trades: 500,000 NP
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
The Sponge Shield is a commendable Battledome defence item. It can protect
you from all water based icons, and is capable of defending up to 8 physical
icons. For its price, its quite good. Anyway, if you don't want to battle with
it, you can always use it to clean your NeoHome bathroom!
Ancient Hour Glass
Type of Item: Attack/Freeze
Price in Dubloons: 500
Estimated Price in Trades: 3,000,000 NP
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
The Ancient Hour Glass is one of the most expensive cove items Dubloon-wise,
but it is not worth it. The ancient hour glass can deal 5 earth icons, which
are easily blocked in the Battledome, and has a very slim chance of freezing,
in which it will disappear for the battle. If you like it, buy it. It does make
a good centrepiece!
Mystical Fish Lobber
Type of Item: Attack
Price in Dubloons: 160
Estimated Price in Trades: 8,000,000 NP
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
The Mystical Fish Lobber was the Tickle Me Whatever-mo of the Smuggler's Cove,
it was that popular when it came out. It was described as the next "Balthazar's
Claw". In my opinion, this item is good, not great. It can do 5 earth, 5 air,
and 1-3 physical icons. However, with the greater staff of the Earth Faerie,
you can cut the number of damage in half. So buy this attack weapon at your
own discretion!
That's it for now! I hope it was highly informative, and as a consumer, I
hoped it helped to alleviate your consumer needs and worries. I'll be back with
the second part containing the rest of Smuggler's Cove next month. But until
then, enjoy shopping! | 
