Making money is not difficult in LOTRO. I have yet to read the guide but here are the basics: 1) pick up everything and vender it, 2) sell raw resources when you don't need them, and 3) specialize in 1-2 skills and keep selling everything you can that sells. When an items stops being profitable move on to another. Finally, 4) make love to the Auction House. Resell from the AH when you can. Visit it often. I have made about 104 gold without much effort. Right Now, as I level, it's the last thing on my mind but once I hit 60 it will be central and when you focus on it...you can make a lot.