In a nutshell, they bought things at a low price from one place, then sold it at a higher price at another place.
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Merchants made money by selling goods or trading goods.
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Merchants raised money to invest in exploration by holding raffles and contests in parts of Europe. Some merchants set up street markets as well as their established buildings to make extra money for exploration.
Around 200-400 pounds a year.
the merchants hide the information that they bought the spices for less to make money, it can technically mean cheating.
the craftsmen and the merchants went around asking people if they need help instead of staying at the shop all day
American merchants complained that the British were keeping Americans out of the West Indies and other British markets that they could make money from.
Italian merchants were known for trading a variety of goods, including spices from the East, silk fabrics, and precious metals. They also traded in luxury items such as art, glassware, and ceramics, contributing to the prosperity of Italian city-states during the Medieval and Renaissance periods.
They asked for grants
The opposite to affiliate is merchant. A merchant has a product that they want to sell and make money and an affiliate is someone who promotes the merchants products and earns a commission.
The King of England was hoping these merchants would make money so the king could tax them.