How to make money fast in RDR

#1TAC_DropzonePosted 5/17/2010 5:44:15 PM
Once you can do West Dickens quests (when you see a W on the map... start his quest line.

Once you get far enough ( not too far in) you open a quest in Armadilo. The quest is a question mark and is behind the movie theatre (old church) in town.

Start the quest and go to Thieves Landing, be sure to have $200 on you. Play Dice to win the deed for the quest.... usually you can only bet $20, but if the quest is active you can bid $200. The dice game is easy, I have not lost yet, and I made 10 grand for me, and 10 grand on my sons game for him.

Do not leave the table and save until you are happy with your winnings. You win $600 per win.

Other good money makers....
Kill cougars and sell the items (claws, fangs, pelt, meat) it ampount to almost $50 per cougar.
Kill bucks, not as good as cougars, but still good.
Kill hawks, $5 per feather.
#2TheWayOfTheGunPosted 5/17/2010 5:45:33 PM
What are the best things to spend your money on?
#3C ICEPosted 5/17/2010 5:46:29 PM
Interesting. Thanks for the tip, TC.
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#4Sins-of-MosinPosted 5/17/2010 5:47:20 PM
Nice tip, I'll keep it in mind.
#5yesiamhumanPosted 5/17/2010 5:48:19 PM
thanks for tip! I was seriously expecting this to be filled with spoilers since its a very eye catching topic title..
"So after defiling a woman and shooting a child in the face, you're next concern is healing an injured animal? Something seems wrong here.."
#6RossardPosted 5/17/2010 5:49:59 PM
Tagging this. Thanks for the tip, TC.
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#7TAC_Dropzone(Topic Creator)Posted 5/17/2010 5:50:01 PM
You can buy weapons, maps of areas for fast travel, buildings/rooms, rides via stagecoach, items like apples for horses, bait for hunting. You can also buy horses, but I would not, its expensive, and you can just go catch the fastest horses.

Do Bonnie McFarlanes quest line until you get a laso. Then catch a good horse (pure black, pure white, or the one she lets you keep... it is gold) these are 3 star horses. They sell for $750 to $1500 depending on your fame. Be sure to hitch your horse after you catch it to make the horse your permanent ride.
#8dgenerationx08Posted 5/17/2010 5:51:26 PM
I will also be taggin this, Thanks TC good info right here.
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#9GLAMPIREPosted 5/17/2010 5:51:41 PM
Very useful for when I get the game here on Friday.

Thanks a lot TC :)
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#10C ICEPosted 5/17/2010 5:53:13 PM
Feel free to give us any other pointers while you're at it. >_>