Garage sales not worth it Att:devs

[SassyBird]

I've been looking at why the Garage sale isnt helpful to my game. I've been using them to suplement the items in my shop but it never felt profitable.

After "keeping score" I think the game needs re-adjusting.

1st
Needed to bid 6 times to win.
Net loss 2,892,801

2nd
Needed to bid 4 times to win.
Net loss 362,293

3d
Needed to bid 5 times to win
Net loss 95,251

4th
Needed to bid 7 times to win
Net loss 1,953,002

This loss is actual worth after checking with the 3 star expert.
I added the total values of all items estimated worth vs. total price per item in the auction.

I realize the profit would be when I sell them to customers, but as a business person, I wouldnt bid on storage auctions when I loose money ever time.

This adds a lot of frustration, since its already a grindy game.
I am a completionist, but after 22+ hours on this game save I am really stating to winder if I will win the game 5 times just to complete it.

Please look into the Garage Sales balance.

[[Abyte] Fiz]

Hi SassyBird! Thank you for your feedback. Based on the numbers you mentioned, it seems you're referring to a late-game situation. Storage auctions, like standard auctions and negotiations in general, tend to become more challenging as you progress through the game. This means you'll need to carefully judge whether to continue bidding or stop when you feel the price is getting too high and you're at risk of losing money.

Storage auctions are also riskier than standard auctions because you don’t know the exact value of the items you’re purchasing. To make a profit, you need to evaluate all these factors, keeping in mind that repairing or faking the items you buy at auction can help you increase their profitability.

Additionally, the customer to whom you sell the item is crucial. Not all customers are worth your attention in the late game, as some are too greedy to provide any value to you. Try to identify the right customer by analyzing their psychological traits, and you’ll secure a better profit!

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In fact, you can judge the completeness by the photos of the items, and it is a better choice to repair them after the auction and then sell them. The auction price is often inflated, and if it is sold directly after the auction, it is likely to lose money.

[SassyBird]

Originally posted by Abyte Fiz:

Based on the numbers you mentioned, it seems you're referring to a late-game situation.

Yeah it's late game, it's also hard mode.

I guess I am just frustrated with the lack of speed and incentives playing a "good" game path.