Two observations about the trader's quest:
(1) The maps in the Grand Atlas are going to be invaluable for finding NPC shops to fill your orders! (
http://uo2.stratics.com/maps-and-locations/cities-towns) I knew I had to buy cake in Jhelom when I got there with my first order but honestly couldn't remember where the bakery was. It was nice to pull up the map showing NPC shops in Jhelom, with their coordinates included, and just use a sextant and walk right to it!
(2) Slim's note was still in my character's backpack after turning in the order. I was able to remove it from my character's backpack and lock it down. Will it stay permanently and will I get a new note each time or is getting the note a once-per-character occurrence?