Create: Amazing Trading — Shred Items, Earn Points, Buy Back
If you run a Create-centered modpack and need a controlled resource sink that doesn't break progression, Create: Amazing Trading — Shred Items, Earn Points, Buy Back delivers a tight recycling economy. This addon introduces two blocks — a shredder and a shop — that let you destroy items for resource points, then repurchase only what you've already processed. It's a clean fit for server economies and single-player worlds where balance matters.
What the Mod Adds
The core loop is simple: feed items into The Shredder, and it converts them into resource points based on their crafting value. The Shop then lets you spend those points to buy back items, but at a markup — typically double the shred value. This creates a natural "convenience fee" that prevents infinite duplication while still offering a safety net for lost materials.
How Resource Points Are Calculated
Point values aren't arbitrary. The mod derives them from recipe relationships — what an item is used to craft and what it's made from. This mirrors the logic behind ProjectE's EMC system, making values predictable for players who understand crafting chains. Rare, complex items yield higher point density than common blocks. For pack makers, KubeJS integration allows scripting custom point values, perfect for fine-tuning server balance or thematic restrictions.
Installation and Compatibility
To download Create: Amazing Trading — Shred Items, Earn Points, Buy Back, you need a Forge environment — the mod is Forge-only and has no Fabric port. It depends on the base Create mod, so ensure that's already installed. Supported Minecraft versions include 1.18.2 and 1.19.2; always check the mod file's version tag for your specific setup.
Here's how to install:
- Download the mod .jar from a trusted source.
- Place it in your Minecraft instance's
modsfolder. - Verify that the required version of Create is present.
- Launch the game — the shredder and shop blocks will appear in the creative inventory or JEI.
Many players prefer using a modpack launcher that handles dependencies automatically. This addon integrates smoothly into curated modlists, and you can often find it pre-configured in popular Create-focused packs.
Practical Limitations to Know
- Rotational power required: The shredder won't function without a rotational input from Create's shafts, gears, or other power sources.
- Owner-based points: Only the player who placed the shredder receives points, even if others use it. If the owner is offline, no points are accrued.
- Shop inventory is earned: You can only buy back items that have been shredded at least once. This prevents access to items you haven't "unlocked" through recycling.
- No default crafting recipes: At the time of writing, the shredder and shop lack survival crafting recipes. You may need to spawn them via creative mode or adjust configs until official recipes are added.
Configuration and Customization
The mod's config file lets you tweak point multipliers, shop markups, and even blacklist certain items from being shredded. For deeper control, the KubeJS script support allows dynamic point assignments — ideal for modpacks that introduce custom items or want to gate progression behind specific resource loops.
Why Use It in Your Modpack
Create: Amazing Trading — Shred Items, Earn Points, Buy Back for Minecraft shines in automation-heavy setups. Place a shredder after a sorting system to handle overflow or junk items, and put the shop near your logistics hub as an insurance policy against accidental losses. On multiplayer servers, agree on rules for shared shredders to avoid point disputes, since the owner mechanic can affect fairness.
This addon doesn't try to be a full duplication magic mod. Instead, it offers a recipe-tied point economy with a clear cost for convenience. If you're already building rotational factories and want a soft resource buffer without trivializing progress, the shredder-shop combo carves out a niche where engineering meets controlled trading.