CopyOwners
If you have ever spent an evening manually writing down Auction House seller names one by one, you already understand the problem CopyOwners was built to solve. This lightweight utility addon transforms the tedious chore of recording sellers into a single, streamlined action. Instead of copying names by hand, you create item groups, run a batch search, and receive a clean, unified list of every seller tied to the items you care about. Whether you are tracking gem flippers, flask barons, or enchantment material campers, CopyOwners keeps your records organized and ready to paste wherever you need them.
What CopyOwners Actually Does
At its core, CopyOwners is an Auction House companion. Its purpose is refreshingly simple: convert the process of logging seller names from "copying them down one by one by hand" into "one-click batch organization." That includes those notorious sellers whose names contain rare or uncommon characters, which normally break manual copying workflows.
The addon revolves around a clear three-step loop:
- Item Group: define the categories you want to monitor, such as gems, potions, or flasks.
- Batch Search: scan every seller listing items inside one or more selected groups.
- Unified Output: receive all names formatted consistently as CharacterName/Server.
This structure means you can build a gem group, a potion group, and a flask group, then search them together whenever you visit the Auction House. CopyOwners merges and deduplicates the item lists, so overlapping entries never slow you down.
Version Support and Addon Compatibility
Retail and Classic Flavors
CopyOwners is designed with the Auction House in mind, and that interface exists across every major version of the game. Players on Retail, Classic, The Burning Crusade (TBC), Wrath of the Lich King (WotLK), Cataclysm, and Mists of Pandaria (MoP) can all make use of its core workflow. Because the addon relies on standard AH search functionality rather than version-specific APIs, it fits comfortably into each client. If you juggle multiple characters across different expansions, keeping a single addon folder organized by version is the simplest approach.
For players who want a frictionless setup, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install path that drops CopyOwners straight into the correct AddOns directory for your active game version, which removes the guesswork of matching folders manually.
How to Install CopyOwners
Installation is straightforward. Place the CopyOwners folder into your addon directory:
- World of Warcraft\_retail_\Interface\AddOns\CopyOwners
The directory should contain at least two files: CopyOwners.toc and CopyOwners.lua. Once the folder is in place, restart the game client or reload your UI. After relogging and entering the world, type /co or /copyowners in the chat box to open the CopyOwners interface. If you are unsure how to install addons manually, the launcher route mentioned above handles the folder placement and keeps everything updated automatically.
Step-by-Step: Setting Up Your First Item Group
Step 1: Open the Interface
Type /co or /copyowners in chat to bring up the CopyOwners window.
Step 2: Create a New Item Group
Click New on the left-hand side. By default, the addon creates something like "New Item Group 2" and automatically selects it for you.
Step 3: Name Your Group
In the Item Group Name field on the right, enter something recognizable, such as [Gem Friendship] or [Enchanting Friendship]. Then click Save Current Item Group.
Step 4: Add Items to the Group
There are two common methods:
- Manual input, one item per line, for example: 242621 [Glimmering Gem Dust]
- Click "Insert Mouseover Item" while hovering an item, and the addon inserts it automatically. You can also click once in the Item List input box, then Shift+Click the item from your bags or TSM.
If your item text includes quality-star markers, such as 242621 [Glimmering Gem Dust Gold Star] or 242788 [Duskstone Silver Star], it is best to delete the text portion and keep only the numeric item IDs, like 242621 and 242788. Then click Save Current Item Group. Item names fill in automatically, and the layout stays clean and readable.
Step 5: Open the Auction House
Visit any Auction House interface, whether in a capital city or on the Mighty Caravan Brutosaur.
Step 6: Search Your Checked Groups
Check the item groups you want to scan and click "Search Checked Item Groups." If you check nothing, the addon searches the currently selected group by default. If you check multiple groups, it merges and deduplicates all items, then searches them together. Note: if no players are found after the first click, simply click the button once more.
Step 7: Copy the Results
When the search finishes, results are written into the Result Names box and automatically highlighted for easy copying. The current version outputs all names as a single space-separated line, for example: ZhangSan/RagingFire LiSi/Lothar WangWu/Ansu. Press Ctrl + C to copy. Although uncommon-character names may appear as boxes inside the result panel, they often display correctly once pasted into another editor.
Final Thoughts
CopyOwners does not try to be a full Auction House suite. It solves one specific problem exceptionally well: capturing seller identities across many items without manual transcription. For anyone tracking market activity, building seller lists, or simply curious who keeps camping specific listings, this addon removes hours of busywork. Download CopyOwners for World of Warcraft, set up your first item group, and let the batch search do the rest.