There are a couple good ways to make money in Oblivion.
When selling, always try to maximize the disposition. If you have any charm spells, use them on the merchants. These are not considered attacks. You can also buff your charisma. Then, play the mini-game if the disposition isn't already at 100. Then make sure that you haggle. The best way to do that is by selling arrows 1 by 1 until you reach the point the merchant refuses, then back down by 1.
Firstly, alchemy is a good and steady source of money. The Imperial Market area has a lot of containers that respawn ingredients. Guild Hall tables respawn. Pick up ingredients, make them into potions and sell them.
In the Mage guild halls, there are alchemy tools laying around. Once you're an initiate, you can pick most of these up without stealing. Pick them up and sell them right back to the alchemist.
Order of the Virtuous Blood quest... once you have a fame of 5 or so, you'll be approached in the Temple District. You'll have to sit around for a while. You'll be sent hunting a vampire (just listen to the guy in the hunting cabin, don't kill him). Once you complete the quest, you'll become a member of the Order. Best news is that they reward you with 100 gold for every Vampire Dust that you turn in. There are a lot of vampires out there. WHENEVER YOU TANGLE WITH VAMPIRES, MAKE SURE THAT YOU PRAY AT A SHRINE. Otherwise you'll turn into a vampire yourself.
When selling, always try to maximize the disposition. If you have any charm spells, use them on the merchants. These are not considered attacks. You can also buff your charisma. Then, play the mini-game if the disposition isn't already at 100. Then make sure that you haggle. The best way to do that is by selling arrows 1 by 1 until you reach the point the merchant refuses, then back down by 1.
Firstly, alchemy is a good and steady source of money. The Imperial Market area has a lot of containers that respawn ingredients. Guild Hall tables respawn. Pick up ingredients, make them into potions and sell them.
In the Mage guild halls, there are alchemy tools laying around. Once you're an initiate, you can pick most of these up without stealing. Pick them up and sell them right back to the alchemist.
Order of the Virtuous Blood quest... once you have a fame of 5 or so, you'll be approached in the Temple District. You'll have to sit around for a while. You'll be sent hunting a vampire (just listen to the guy in the hunting cabin, don't kill him). Once you complete the quest, you'll become a member of the Order. Best news is that they reward you with 100 gold for every Vampire Dust that you turn in. There are a lot of vampires out there. WHENEVER YOU TANGLE WITH VAMPIRES, MAKE SURE THAT YOU PRAY AT A SHRINE. Otherwise you'll turn into a vampire yourself.
I am really thankful for all the detailed suggestions, but right now my head is smoking a bit from all the input

I mean the world is rather big, I follow totally random side requests right now (currently: slaying trolls in a painting!), somehow I get the impression it's all about coincidence which items I'll ever find (regarding YT's shrine suggestions) and who I'll meet. It's a fun game, but a couple of days into it, I am a bit overwhelmed. Thanks anyway

*MySmiley*
You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.
You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.
Elder Scrolls Oblivion
13/10/2009 09:35:49 AM
- 967 Views
Suggestion 1: Buy the PC version.
13/10/2009 10:25:05 AM
- 772 Views
This! (yes, the default level-enemy scaling stinks) But, also... my advice.
13/10/2009 03:24:01 PM
- 679 Views
I completely agree!
14/10/2009 07:22:13 PM
- 653 Views
What mods do you generally use?
14/10/2009 08:47:48 PM
- 623 Views
Oscuro's Oblivion Overhaul is the biggest one I use, plus hi-res textures & a few smaller tweaks. *NM*
14/10/2009 09:34:49 PM
- 288 Views
It's been a while since I played
16/10/2009 03:24:13 PM
- 708 Views
It's okay.
16/10/2009 10:02:48 PM
- 569 Views
I agree - I LOVE this game on the XBOX 360, but the MODs are only available via PC
16/10/2009 10:14:44 PM
- 667 Views
Better suggestions
13/10/2009 12:44:43 PM
- 675 Views
Also...
13/10/2009 12:52:12 PM
- 660 Views
Afaik,
13/10/2009 02:20:49 PM
- 697 Views
Yeah, it's actually fairly rough for non-magickers.
14/10/2009 05:41:55 AM
- 635 Views
But there is Glow Dust in some of the Mage Guild Halls. and I don't think the Wisps appear until
14/10/2009 06:22:50 AM
- 643 Views
Indeed.
15/10/2009 08:46:10 PM
- 608 Views
Thanks so far! But, what I do not get at all...
14/10/2009 08:33:46 AM
- 632 Views
Look at the facial expressions when switching between the selections.
14/10/2009 10:01:46 AM
- 643 Views
Re: Look at the facial expressions when switching between the selections.
15/10/2009 08:38:38 AM
- 617 Views
Re: Look at the facial expressions when switching between the selections.
15/10/2009 11:22:39 AM
- 661 Views
Re: Look at the facial expressions when switching between the selections.
20/10/2009 08:23:08 AM
- 596 Views