I'm new to this world of store bargaining and I could use some help.
I'm gonna try to get the "Best of 2012 compilation" so I saw that the "Stones Throw Greenhouse" is going to be on the DDs Soon, and it is a venue so I'm thinking of getting it, but I've read that to get a better CYS disccount, the first item should be a cheap one. So do I buy something cheap (25sp) from the 2012 comp first or me getting the venue as first item won't be a problem?
I'm new to this world of store bargaining and I could use some help.
I'm gonna try to get the "Best of 2012 compilation" so I saw that the "Stones Throw Greenhouse" is going to be on the DDs Soon, and it is a venue so I'm thinking of getting it, but I've read that to get a better CYS disccount, the first item should be a cheap one. So do I buy something cheap (25sp) from the 2012 comp first or me getting the venue as first item won't be a problem?
The rule is that the first item you buy in a set or compilation gives you an extra percentage off the whole set and you get "more for your money" by buying the cheapest item first.
Yes, you will get the same benefit by getting the venue first, but percentage wise getting something cheap is more satisfying.
And don't forget, once you get a CYS discount check the CYS/DD calculator in the DD thread (link in my sig ) to see how much you may still have to pay to get the set when it is the DD.
And whenever you have a question, ask away - someone here will love to help you.
thanks @ajaxpost, so I'm gonna get the venue as first item, I still don't understand your calculator, sorry >.
If you see one of the cheap items in the set at a discount before the Greenhouse comes up on the Daily Deal I would buy that first but, to be honest it doesn't matter that much.
The Calculator won't help you much with the 2012 compilation because that set isn't on the DD but it is a great little tool for working how much you may need to pay when a set is on the DD or Sale and you have a CYS discount.
Let's take the Haute Hacienda Dining Room Set for example:
Hello everyone! I'm new to posting, but have been stalking this thread and others over several months, and I just wanted to say thank you to @LadybugLeslie and @Franny and the all other helpful simmers for these threads and for really helping us all to get the best deals possible. I'm sure it takes quite some time and dedication to track this info. I have completed the animals abound cascade and several other compilations and sets. I recently started using the dd spreadsheet and now I know what days deals are coming up. Before I found these threads, I was just watching ads and buying things from the store that I liked that was on sale (of course lol). At the time I didn't know about the cascade effect and how much more I could get for little sim points. It's kind of addicting. lol Thanks to everyone for these threads, I'm on my way to owning the store! B)
Welcome @Odonata68 It's always nice to see a new face around here. I'm glad to see you found your way to this thread and decided to post instead of just reading The sims community is so wonderful, I'm sure you will have a lot of fun here. And I completely agree with you, the DD stalking sure is addicting!
@Martje89 Thanks for the warm welcome. I've noticed everyone is especially nice and helpful on these forums. I have been doing a lot of reading around here, but I have gotten so many good deals and finished several compilation sets because of these threads, I just felt the need do say thank you. :)
I would also like to say thanks for all your hard work - it has saved me a lot of simpoints and I really love it when I see that green Download button.
I would also like to say thanks for all your hard work - it has saved me a lot of simpoints and I really love it when I see that green Download button.
Isn't that green download button exciting? I always got an adrenaline rush when I used to see it. I think it was one of the most fun parts of working to own the store.
The best way to get the August 2011 compilation is to own Luxury Resort Attire and Luxe Lounge Spa. Owning those two will give you a CYS of 455sp. In order for the compilation to be free, you would need to own both those sets plus at least 438sp worth of items from Back 2 Skool (if my math is right). But since that is quite similar to what LadyBugLeslie came up with on the first page, her way is probably easiest and will get you a 59% discount.
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@napoleonwrasse Me too and I definitely agree with you there, like an accomplishment especially when it was technically free from doing the simpoint ads .
@Kylieb191 There are a bunch of awesome tips and tools like that that Me1620 has collected on the first page of the Daily Deal Thread. They were super helpful when I was working on owning the store.
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@napoleonwrasse I think I broke it lol I don't know the DD price, full price is 2,800sp, my complete your set is 605sp = NaN? does say it needs 24% off for it to be free? i'm slowly working my way through the store. Aw, I adore how helpful other simmers especially with helping to own the store which seems impossible at times ^_^.
@Kylieb191 The DD price can be found on the first page of the thread under Daily Deal List or on the spreadsheets. It looks like on the 21st that May 2012 is a medium deal, 1232sp, and 56% off. It will definitely be free for you as the resulting number in the calculator is negative. The 24% number means that the set needs to be at least 24% off for you to get it free and on the 21st it is 56%!
I definitely thought it was impossible, I mean it is so many items! But it ended up that I actually did it which now is kind of sad (almost) because I found the deal hunting to be a lot of fun. However, now I have a ton of awesome new content to try and play with!
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I'm gonna try to get the "Best of 2012 compilation" so I saw that the "Stones Throw Greenhouse" is going to be on the DDs Soon, and it is a venue so I'm thinking of getting it, but I've read that to get a better CYS disccount, the first item should be a cheap one. So do I buy something cheap (25sp) from the 2012 comp first or me getting the venue as first item won't be a problem?
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The rule is that the first item you buy in a set or compilation gives you an extra percentage off the whole set and you get "more for your money" by buying the cheapest item first.
Yes, you will get the same benefit by getting the venue first, but percentage wise getting something cheap is more satisfying.
And don't forget, once you get a CYS discount check the CYS/DD calculator in the DD thread (link in my sig
And whenever you have a question, ask away - someone here will love to help you.
Hope that helps
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The Calculator won't help you much with the 2012 compilation because that set isn't on the DD but it is a great little tool for working how much you may need to pay when a set is on the DD or Sale and you have a CYS discount.
Let's take the Haute Hacienda Dining Room Set for example:
Go to https://elianahere.jwhostings.net//
In the first box type in the Daily Deal (or Sale) price of the set: 383
In the second box put the normal price of the set: 675
Finally type in your normal CYS price (the one displayed when the set is NOT on sales) - let's say you normal CYS is 400
The calculator will then tell you that the price you pay would be around 137 (the Store rounds numbers so it would probably be 140)
However If your normal CYS price is 250 then the combined DD & CYS price is -13 which means you should get the set for FREE!
Hope that helps
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Did have a look on daily deals and just got one of my 1,900sp items that I wanted
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I definitely thought it was impossible, I mean it is so many items! But it ended up that I actually did it which now is kind of sad (almost) because I found the deal hunting to be a lot of fun. However, now I have a ton of awesome new content to try and play with!