User blog comment:Terrarianoverlord=me/Excalibur turned pirate/@comment-24821572-20141227055841/@comment-6218837-20141228040443

There's a good way to make infinite money.
 * 1) When the Travelling Merchant spawns, trap him in a box. Keep him in your view for as long as you can, and he will not despawn. Make sure he has Dynasty Wood, though.
 * 2) Buy equal amounts of Dynasty Wood and Torches (from the Merchant). A number divisible by four is preferable.
 * 3) Craft all the Dynasty Wood and Torches into Large Dynasty Lanterns.
 * 4) Sell these for a 33% profit.