What to know
- The Black Market Contact Point links your hideout to a special vendor for high-value item trades.
- It requires base-progression and construction materials plus the special currency Black Market Contact Notes.
- Contact Notes appear in loot containers, safes, offices and boss-zone lockers.
- Once operational you can buy and sell items at fluctuating prices and obtain rare gear.
Black Market Contact Point in Escape from Duckov overview
| Feature | Summary |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Connects hideout to black market vendor for trades |
| Key resource | Black Market Contact Notes |
| Prerequisites | Hideout progression + construction materials |
| Benefits | Rare item access, trade margins, rare vendor stocks |
| Limitations | Notes spawn are rare; upgrade resource investment |
Materials required to build the Black Market Contact Point
Based on current data, here are the known or commonly reported materials required:
| Material | Description |
|---|---|
| uPhone | Advanced communication device that links your hideout to black-market channels. |
| Metal Plates | Heavy structural material used to build and reinforce the station. |
| Power Bank | Portable power source that keeps the vendor terminal running. |
| Portable Hard Drive | Encrypted storage used to host vendor trade data. |
| Wire | Basic electrical wiring for internal system connections. |
| Walkie Talkie | Short-range radio device to communicate with black-market traders. |
| Black Market Contact Notes | Special trade currency required for both building and upgrading the station. |
Note: Some exact material counts or names may vary between game versions or updates.
How to use the Black Market Contact Point in Escape from Duckov
Access terminal
Interact with the Contact Point in your hideout to open its vendor menu. You’ll see trade options and current prices for buying or selling items.
Buy rare items
Check inventory cycles regularly—rare or limited items often appear at lower trade values than other in-game vendors.
Sell valuable loot
Offload your high-value loot when the market price peaks. This lets you capitalize on the fluctuating economy for bigger returns.
Upgrade and expand
Spend additional Contact Notes and materials to unlock higher-tier inventories and shorter refresh intervals.
Monitor trade shifts
Keep track of price trends. Vendor stock and prices change over time, rewarding players who understand trade cycles.
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