Historical Accuracy of Catalog Prices in Red Dead Online

[@seb5945]

In R* defense, the stewpot comes with a life-time supply of low quality stew. xD

[@articusramos808]

Cant turn down unlimited food....but damn those Recipes sound good.

[@SpookySpice6419]

I think accuracy of towns and citys would be interesting.

[@Atlas.Calamitous]

Absolutely! I just recommended this on the previous video.

[@vedrannikolic4278]

They are fictional parody.

[@n0t_spark]

Ooh good one 🤔

[@cesarh0767]

Yeah that would be realy intresting.

[@bobsnow6242]

RDR2 is (perhaps intentionally) vague about the geography of its alternate universe vis-a-vis the real life USA. New Austin is obviously supposed to be a stand-in for Texas, but Texas itself is mentioned in-universe as well, for instance.

[@trulyinfamous]

Before this video, I was fine, but these prices are honestly getting me a little upset.

[@ManvsHistory]

Love your pic, Infamous! Dye-a-bee-diss.

[@jamesanthony8438]

I don't even have the game and the prices are tickin' me off. Those poor, over-charged Rock* Tron people.... =)

[@randomdude2546]

@@jamesanthony8438 To be fair u also getting paid more than historical prices on some activities like fishing or selling tanned hides but I agree the entire economy is ridiculous and mostly random

[@LisaMarie042]

I was shocked when I saw the prices of certain items in Red Dead Online. R* increased the prices of most items from the prices in story mode.

[@theonethingwealladore]

Lisa Marie yeah I know it surprised me too

[@blonded0532]

Lisa Marie yeah no shit they want you to buy gold

[@Cactus_Hugger7]

Because Rockstar would have a seizure if you only pay for the game and not a bunch of in-game currency

[@theonethingwealladore]

M J why would we buy gold for an extra expensive can of beans

[@LisaMarie042]

@XxxTHAT GRUxxx Yes, but down the road, not in the beginning. Each ability card is $50, +$250 for first upgrade, +$500 for second upgrade. Every weapon (w exception of the carbine repeater, cattleman, and for those of us w the ultimate edition the volcanic, varmint, and pump-action) all have to be purchased at inflated rates from story mode. It would be really helpful if we could at least sell our horses, and the ability to break wild horses and sell them. The inability in RDO makes literally zero sense. They could make it so player owned horses can only be sold by the owner and not griefers if that's what the excuse is. Bring in the stagecoach fence so we can make a bit off stagecoaches we find in the world. How many ppl, back then and now, just discard horses? In the beginning when ur bldg up ur character, grinding out the roles, and upgrading horses as u go, there is no reason other than forcing u to purchase gold bars, or spend countless hrs grinding for gold at around 0.3 gold bars, or less, each time, and grinding for cash. This was all far worse before the roles came out bc the only way to earn money and gold was free-roam events, fishing & hunting then selling the carcasses, and doing stranger missions that don't pay much in retrospect when u look at the cost of things in-game. Thankfully I have the Ultimate Edition, and didn't start playing online until this past February, after all 4 roles were out. I've also linked our Amazon Prime account to get those bonuses, and I did have the Outlaw Pass 2. I can't figure out why OP3 isn't out. It wouldn't take much on R*s end, but would give players something to play for.

[@DEADhands.]

If you pause and read the ad for the electric belt it’s pretty funny and to be honest sounds almost word for word what you would hear in a tv infomercial today 🤣.

[@cakeblade6954]

I love the passive aggressive comedy throughout the videos where he doesn’t directly make fun of things but more so calmly insult them

[@articusramos808]

In a serious note, that much land is enough to make an entire town and still enough left over to rent for a neat profit.

[@ShootistFN]

oh yeh, here before 1 million subs, pure and simple factual videos

[@ManvsHistory]

You're too kind, my friend. Thank you!

[@Unpredictable21-]

That ending bit made me think of how fun it would be to tell people to get off my land in rdr2 online. Come on rockstar that game is getting slow.

[@articusramos808]

Its gotta be some strong coffee...but for what our characters does day to day it's no wonder why they drink it black. But the after taste must be something. I wonder how those health tonics taste

[@benmitchell6452]

You're probably the coolest teacher, and also how do you have so much money in game?

[@ManvsHistory]

Ha! Thanks Ben. The money came from the trader role... doing long distance trading runs, protected by friends, then protecting their trade runs. Doing this back-to-back. Hope that helps!

[@benmitchell6452]

@@ManvsHistory Wow, must've took a long time

[@StupidNSimplesns]

I get the impression that it wouldn't have cost 80 dollars to add rifling to a gun's barrel in 1898.

[@kyler3699]

These videos are so unbelievably cozy, you deserve so many more subs

[@SlavicRatnik]

This guy should do Red Dead Livestreams, I would love to play this guy. I do get your a teacher though.

[@ManvsHistory]

I'm down.

[@SlavicRatnik]

Man vs. History LETTTSSS GOOOO

[@thatguydude419]

YEAH,

[@theuncommonn00b12]

Lol you would love to play this guy? Yeah kill him over and over??

[@ManvsHistory]

Tell you what, you boys coordinate a time that works for everyone, and I'll jump on. Our first annual MvH Western Ride. Sounds grand.

[@SemperPearce]

Oof. I see what you're talking about looking at the videos on your account right now vs. what I've viewed already. Don't let it demoralize you, as an American living abroad who is both studying history at university and loves RDR2 your content has become a favorite of mine.

[@ManvsHistory]

Thanks Chris, really appreciate that. Good luck with your historical education- I've been there. Keep your head down and grind.

[@BilisiFunfun]

If there isn't a dog-powered butter churn in Red Dead 3 there's going to be a riot.

[@spookysioux1224]

This channel is golden

[@ManvsHistory]

Thanks Sioux! Spread the word, my friend!

[@keithcheeseman567]

I've just watched every single video you have made. To be honest I could sit and watch these all day. Truly historically fascinating, awesome content. Keep it coming cowpoke

[@ManvsHistory]

Thanks Keith! Mighty kind of you!

[@boomboomoutdoors]

Bro you put in so much work and you definitely deserve more views and likes

[@ManvsHistory]

Thanks Blake, really appreciate it!

[@jestergodfield690]

I love the artwork in the magazines, but I eventually get told I have to leave because the stores closing XD

[@mariobrother4882]

Great video! Would love to see how historically accurate the trader role is in a video (or maybe a video about all of them would be interesting also)

[@just_justin7]

Your reactions are priceless.

[@EPWillard]

Drinking an entire pound of coffee in one cup certainly explains deadeye.

[@patrickadams7274]

I have a reproduction of a 1908 Sears catalog. It is hilarious to see what $100 would buy you back then. An assignment I give my students is giving them $500 and telling them to start/stock a store that sells... whatever they want really, it's the Sears catalog. They had Stradivarius violins for $8!

[@PurpleTurtle-t4q]

to be fair the stew pot also comes with an infinite amount of cutlery and dishes that you just throw on the floor once you're done eating... I'm sure those were also very expensive

[@ManvsHistory]

Ha! Fair enough!

[@Crurned]

That last line sold me. 1899 here I come! I can take my life savings and live comfy for the rest of my life.

[@oliverpitts1720]

super underrated channel

[@ManvsHistory]

Thanks Oliver!

[@HunterPhenomMakoy]

Holy cow! Some of these RDO prices are more than it even costs TODAY for these things!

[@asprywrites]

Humbugged by "female weakness!!" 6:17 awww Charlotte needed this belt 🤣😂🤣

[@brandedblondie]

You should definitely do more items to compare to! These were very interesting to learn about.

[@theonethingwealladore]

This channel is underrated enough, why can’t they just let you keep your videos up?

[@theonethingwealladore]

John Marston Sr yes, because of KZbin

[@clvrswine]

Explain how it is "underratred" will you? You don't know what that term means.

[@the9-2-5outlawgamer]

Rockstar Games seizes an opportunity for markups even in the game.

[@bish-0-p]

This is one of my favorite channels to watch when I want to relax before bed. Where do you get all the information you have? Is any of it online, or do you have to have the actual books?

[@rodneyp9590]

The ammo is high for the time, must be an extra pricey round. Most ammo is closer to red dead prices or cheaper. Which adjusted for inflation is still a lot more than it costs these days.

[@stanettiels7367]

I’ve already seen this video but you’ve obviously re-uploaded it. Nonetheless, I love this type of content. I don’t know if you strictly cover American history but I’d love to see you dive into Kingdom Come: Deliverance, set in Bohemia (modern day Czech Republic).Good job m8.

[@mrtommygunwhite]

Would love to see your take on distilling I.e moonshine maybe some other roles as well bountys, collector and trader as well

[@swollentomatoes]

hey man. i know you won’t read this, but i just want you to know that i’m actually learning cool information constantly from your videos wether it’s lifestyle or just prices. i hope you continue to do videos like these and expand into many different games. it’s really cool content.

[@ManvsHistory]

I try to read every comment, Swollen, and when able, respond. Glad to hear that you're learning and enjoying the vids in the process. Thanks for the support!

[@Edge_Boye]

That pot better be cast in gold and encrusted with diamonds

[@JustYourAverageNoob]

I Don't like history but I like Games. Also for some reason I like to watch your videos.Keep up the good work man.

[@alextorres4667]

I was wondering what’s going on with the videos? KZbin sucks at this kind of stuff, also you should make more pirate videos, I have an idea. You can make a video game accuracy series like Sea of Thieves the game and also RDR2 I feel this would be a great series and even better to get your channel out there

[@ManvsHistory]

Thanks Alex. Yeah man, it kills me to pull down videos with 20k views, but at this stage I'm at a loss trying to pinpoint what the problem is. I had a guy on Reddit that looked through the vids and suggested that the firearm video was triggering some sort of red flag with the reviewing bot, even though it wasn't violating anything. So I pulled it, resubmitted the channel for approval, but was still denied. So now I suppose I'll repost it. Just a shame. I'd happily tackle all sorts of games- particularly those on pirates, as it's one of the areas of history in which I'm most qualified. I used to teach a college course called 'The Golden Age of Piracy' about all the famous pirates of the early 18th century. Loved it. Appreciate the suggestions, and the support Alex. Just trying to get this thing off the ground and I keep getting stifled.

[@alextorres4667]

@@ManvsHistory yeah, you can hum five seconds of music and get banned

[@tonybishop7215]

I do love using that Hammer as a weapon though LOL

[@guitarchim]

I was going to say what about historical accuracy of food you can order at saloons but forgot that's only in story mode

[@ThePsiclone]

yes, made me chuckle. Arthur oders and its $3 or something for fried chicken. Later tells a vagrant to "go get something to eat" and gives him 25c lol

[@whakabuti]

Rockstar should consult you on how to readjust their pricing and income in the game.

[@erikgilson1687]

It'd be a lot more interesting if you just did this for Red Dead 2 as opposed to online, I feel like the prices would be a lot closer since they're not being marked up for online sale

[@christopherarocha92]

love the vids and im subscribing

[@ManvsHistory]

Thanks Christopher! Glad to have you as part of the community, my friend! Be sure to check out all the other vids!

[@christopherarocha92]

@@ManvsHistory will do tonight lol im on a binge watch right now

[@lentlemenproductions770]

I want to step into the time period where I can get a day of food for every dollar

[@archmaesterdrew8564]

This is like the RDO Price is Right -- "Don't forget to neuter or spay your horse!" ;)

[@CrispyBarOfSoap]

Such a cool looking room he records these videos in.

[@ManvsHistory]

Thanks Jesse, I was thinking about doing a video to show people a bit more (if they were interested), as this used to just be an old shed that I renovated into a detached office.

[@CrispyBarOfSoap]

Man vs. History Yeah it’d be really interesting man, you got great style. Keep up the good work. I look forward to your future videos. History was my favorite subject in school and I love what you’re doing.

[@josemariaalipio449]

Two videos at the same time, dang. Looks like having faith in THE PLAN really pays off. Excellent content as always, man.

[@ManvsHistory]

Much obliged!

[@BeNGun86]

I really appreciate and like your content 👏👏👏👍 but there is one thing i want to ask: could you please make the voiceline or the overall volume a little louder? 😅 I often watch them (your videos) on my smartphone and the "wild animals" in my neighborhood are sometimes so loud, it's hard for me to listen to you. Thank you for all the work you've put in and keep it up 👍✌

[@ISO-420]

Bro...rockstar needs to see how bad their game is in 2020, like save your game and add realistic prices. Like you got this great man with passion of history like take this video and fix your prices, this channel is so underrated like where tf are your subs and views. Pump a video out every week, like come on you got good content.

[@ManvsHistory]

Thanks buddy, appreciate that. New video should be out tomorrow.

[@ISO-420]

@@ManvsHistory nice, and I'm glad you responded you said in the fishing video you love to fish so I'd love to see some fishing videos maybe do a vote?

[@joeyakaenj5414]

Oh dude those leather wrist guards are in the outlaw pass i have em i cant remember the pass (12or3) but they are coming out with a trader outlaw pass so get some gold saved up n check if they have some keep an eye out

[@teclishighloremasterofhoet7488]

The pricing for stuff in story mode is much more realistic.

[@wesleysantana2238]

The wagon price is only to make it more difficult for players. If you stole a wagon, you can sell it for 25~40 dollars, much more accurate.

[@milannikolic8731]

Maybe the logs where you hang the stew pot are one of a kind imported logs?

[@kanyeeast8006]

If he doing the math in his head he is extremely smart

[@ParasWiineri]

All I can think up is that they want people spend time playing. If everything was historically accurate priced then it would take one or two 4h sittings to get every in-game item. The cash you get from missions(regular Stranger missions) is near accurate what the pay would have been back in the day. I could obviously be wrong.

[@RaizanMedia]

While your logic is viable, and I would love it for that to be the real reason, the truth is that it's to promote the use of buying currency with real money. They want you to find the grind very boring here and there so you spend some bucks along the way. They nerfed a ton of paying missions for this purpose and inflated the hell out of many things

[@ShootistFN]

was wondering why the video dissapeared, thanks for covering it. youtube has really messed up with algorithm

[@ManvsHistory]

Yeah, just a shame. Was really hoping to invest in the production of the channel so I don't have to keep using my phone and no mic :) Some others suggested I set up a Patreon to help get me there, so I may do so.

[@ShootistFN]

@@ManvsHistory if you do, definitely plan on joining, I support your videos heavily due to the atmosphere in each video, also i would imagine you being a professor or teach or what not, you explain things really calmly and methodically, really want this channel to blow up

[@ManvsHistory]

@@ShootistFN Very cool, man. Yeah, I've been a full-time history professor for the last decade. Very appreciative of your support.

[@ShootistFN]

@@ManvsHistory no problem! 👍

[@tigerswood-1]

Would’ve loved to see them put accurate prices and all that so we feel what it was like

[@stflaw]

Yeah, but what was the compensation back then for bounties, animal pelts and antique bottles?

[@ManvsHistory]

I made separate vids on prices of pelts and bounties. See my 'Historical Accuracy of Hunting' and 'Historical Accuracy of Bounty Hunting' vids.

[@powderedwater67]

what's really messed up is can goods in rdr2 are 3x higher than aldi

[@ManvsHistory]

Ha!

[@sandracardoso2602]

I guess you could go to a stable with 2 hammers and leave with a shire horse

[@rescuereadyroadsidellc5938]

They moved the decimal twice to the right

[@tylerclark7817]

accuracy of provisions

[@joeyakaenj5414]

I cant believe i got robbed n they didnt even have the decency to have a gun

[@ruadhbran]

Sounds like Rockstar's prices amount to... highway robbery.

[@Mekilo1994]

Okay I'm glad I decided to watch this video cuz for a second I thought I was in a Mandela effect I could have sworn you had a lot more videos XD lmfao LOVE THE VIDEOS MAN !!!!! I LIVE IN THIS GAME XD

[@ManvsHistory]

Indeed I did. I'll be re-posting several.

[@Jehhgz]

I don’t think rockstar would know accurate pricing if it hit them on the head

[@noahowenst]

Damn it’s a shame that you don’t get the recognition that you should!obviously you put a lot of work into this but no,KZbin likes views and makeup tutorials and unboxing vids rather than an online fun history lesson

[@ManvsHistory]

Ha! Thanks Noah, appreciate the support.

[@ymirthemean7502]

Honestly they should charge more for the stew pot it cured my lumbago and my ligma

[@yusufm8376]

What Rockstar should do is make the amount of money from jobs a lot less (especially traded role) that way they can make the prices historically accurate.

[@juliewalker2560]

was the audio just bad for me or everyone else too?

[@rdclips3647]

I think historically accuracy of guns would be interesting

[@ManvsHistory]

I made a video on that already, Gamer. Have you seen it?

[@Journey_to_who_knows]

Did those cures do anything good, probably not if they aren’t being sold today. Though I wish money had actual value like the olde days.

[@ManvsHistory]

The cures usually just drugged people. Which for some provided a bit of relief.

[@jcarr4868]

Is there a public access website where I can just read entire pricing catalogues from 1898?

[@louisschildknegt5165]

What about accuracy of wildlife?

[@ManvsHistory]

Hey Nickward, this has been pitched several times, but I think would better be handled by an expert in this field. Appreciate the recommendation nonetheless!

[@jacobc639]

Sir can you look into what some of the charters are based on and a general hunting comparison. Because I've read some hunter journals and books of the period but maybe you have a better source. Your freind, -Jake

[@jacobc639]

Also can you do a video about the wapti reservation Ik there based on the Lakota and I think the massacre of wounded knee happend in 1899 but I'm not sure

[@jamesanthony8438]

So what you're telling us is that RockStar researches _everything_ in their games _except_ for the prices of what their NPCs sell to you. Understandable since it was developed in San Diego. Everything in that state's over-taxed and regulated beyond all common sensibilities. These probably seemed like 'good prices' to them. =)

[@TheHeavyshadow]

My best guess as to why Google doesn't like your videos: You're talking, among other things, about guns. At the height of the "Adpocalypse" videos were demonetised for mentioning the word "weapon". KZbin is more lenient with it's bigger channels now, but I guess they want to be sure with the smaller ones like yours. It could also be talking about violent themes in general, like hunting or wars. But I'm not sure about that.

[@ManvsHistory]

Hello old friend! Yeah, that's why I pulled the firearm video, thinking that must be the issue. But no luck. I'm now wondering if it's the Buffalo video, as I talk about firearms, hunting, etc.?

[@TheHeavyshadow]

@@ManvsHistory Probably that, as it has some graphic descriptions and "hunting" in the title. Or maybe some older video, like the one about Napoleon's retreat, or others with "pirate" in the title, where maybe KZbin's overprotective measures thought of it as "to pirate" and flagged that because a lot of piracy-tutorials would probably have "How to pirate X" in the title. Or (and again, not an expert or anything, so I don't know whether that actually happen anymore): maybe your channel as a whole has been flagged as being unsuitable. I can't remember which one, but I think one German KZbinr had that problem where he could upload anything with any title and it would be demonetised instantly until it was reviewed manually.

[@ManvsHistory]

@@TheHeavyshadow Those are solid ideas. I deleted most the older vids, but I can see the potential issues you're talking about. Perhaps the 'hunting' is flagging things. And the 'pirate' one as well. I'll have to come up with some lame alternative titles for these... 'The Worst Vessel Bandit of All-Time' smh.

[@TheHeavyshadow]

@@ManvsHistory "Bandit" might still be too spicy for KZbin. Try "The most sub-par performing illicit-acquirer of nautical vehicles."

[@ManvsHistory]

@@TheHeavyshadow 'The Chronically Underachieving Marauder of Aquatic Transportation Entities'

[@spookysioux1224]

Holy crap stuff was cheap back then

[@ManvsHistory]

I'm getting a kick watching you jump from video to video commenting. Appreciate you checking them all out, Sioux!

[@LowCountryMack]

Just goes to show you why, even for honorable players, falling into this life of an outlaw on the RDR2 frontier, gets the best of a person. Man or woman, you've got to have a stew pot, shovel,...hammer..... On the bright side, Ammo is fairly affordable.😂

[@TheGimpy117]

*gasp* rockstar marks up prices to make you spend money? never!

[@yamohall]

That shovel math has to be off like the shovel was basically a dollar so that’s like a 300 percent Increase

[@ManvsHistory]

It's correct. 300% of one is three. 41,000% of .85 is 348.5.

[@yamohall]

Ohhhhhhh ok thx man love the vids

[@yamohall]

Man vs. History I’m an idiot I just realised my mistake 🤦‍♂️

[@ManvsHistory]

@@yamohall It's all good, man! Admittedly, even I was like, 'Wait a minute! Am I way off here? I better go back and do the math.' Glad you're enjoying the vids! Thanks for reaching out!

[@bradleyh.4715]

What college/university do you teach?

[@ManvsHistory]

One in Colorado. I'll leave it there.

[@CamiloAngelo]

What about fast travel posts? How much were those in the 1890s?

[@ManvsHistory]

I don't see any historically inaccuracies with them.

[@mareklesko5820]

Work gloves in RDO must be made by Gucci.. 45$ in 1899=1390,0$ today😃

[@Evan056]

Do you think your Adsense issue has to do with speaking about money? As in, YT is seeing these comparisons as an ad of sorts and that's somehow in violation? I have no idea if that has any bearing on the situation, just a thought.

[@ManvsHistory]

Anything's possible, Evan. You may be right. I appreciate you trying to help out, man.

[@joeyakaenj5414]

😂😂😂😂always wonder how bad they was robbing me

[@herredward9277]

And we are outlaws, the prices are very high Imagine the poor miners trying to buy a sweater in Annesburg. Guy would pretty much have to wait 2 months minimum (Assuming a miner gets paid about 5$ a week) to buy a sweater. Nice one Rockstar.

[@KP_Nation]

$3 for all that land just to have the Gov't take it from you a put a Walmart on it. Is that historically accurate? Lol

[@sixfigureg]

What about the metal detector?

[@ManvsHistory]

It did exist in a very early form at this time- but was a long way from being a commercial product.

[@BeNGun86]

😂😂😂 "or one wagon with 1200 pounds russian caviar in it" for 825,-$ had to laugh so hard even it is just such a stupid and sad thing 😂😂😂

[@ed-id4ek]

Stuff in this game are too expensive with even todays prices.

[@jimmywalden1615]

Personally I would much rather RDR2 and RDRonline to be more historical accurate with money in general honestly it just seems bleating running around with thousands of dollars during that time period I would rather run around with a few hundred and have cheaper more accurately priced items

[@osciba2392]

No homo I love you

[@ManvsHistory]

Love you too, Osciba.

[@Teddy_______]

Welcome to KZbin lol

[@mariajudith1895]

Lmfaooo Rockstar worldbuilding and inflated tax prices are too scary for an average survivor in the wilderness, that’s a cruel world to live in!!!$$$ Now I understand why Arthur & Dutch’s gang rely on thievery and pillaging. I’m guessing, Cornwall main antagonist represents Rockstar & Take2 at its finest. And Micah Bell - well that’s the hateful griefer 😹😂🤣😅

[@Blaise_Blackwell]

I'm just gonna assume everything is for balance reason... *coughs* they want your money *coughs* Also plus it's a game.. So yeah. (Still good to make fun of Rockstar tho lol)

[@Snowy_Breeze]

Fix the damn prices!

[@orangecavalier]

Shame