Creating magic items: How long does it take?

[strongbow]

Help me resolve an argument. How long does it take to create a magic item, assuming no increase in cost for non-magical materials, spell component costs, or xp costs?

Method 1: If the market price of the item is 10,000 gp, then it takes 5 days.
Method 2: If the market price of the item is 10,000 gp, then it takes 10 days.

I'm looking for a resolution for both 3.0 and 3.5

Thanks,

 

[DanMcS]

Help me resolve an argument. How long does it take to create a magic item, assuming no increase in cost for non-magical materials, spell component costs, or xp costs?

Method 1: If the market price of the item is 10,000 gp, then it takes 5 days.
Method 2: If the market price of the item is 10,000 gp, then it takes 10 days.

http://www.systemreferencedocuments.org/35/stephenh/magicitem/CREATING_MAGIC_ITEMS_Basics.html

The creator also needs a fairly quiet, comfortable, and well-lit place in which to work. Any place suitable for preparing spells is suitable for making items. Creating an item requires one day per 1,000 gp in the item’s base price, with a minimum of at least one day. Potions are an exception to this rule; they always take just one day to brew. The character must spend the gold and XP at the beginning of the construction process.

10 days.

 

[Altamont Ravenard]

Indeed, because

For most items, the market price equals the base price.

AR

 

[Centaur]

10 days