I've had a quick wander around some of the conversations and noticed there has been some confusion over gifting ... does it still work?
The Gifting threads appear to be alive and well so I guess it's still possible and I have a pile of Simpoints that I really ought to do something with...
@ajaxpost store gifting is glitchy at times but you can usually get it to go through if you see it spinning for a really long time that means it didnt go through but usually if you try it the next day to works
@ajaxpost, in addition to what seaben already wrote:
Sometimes it does goes through after lots of spinning. With me the spinning often results in an error page (I'm in Google Chrome). But most times when that happens the SP are deducted from my account, the object is not listed on the wishlist of the person I was gifting anymore and in my purchase history I can see the gift I just sent.
Sometimes the gift doesn't go through after the spinning. Most times I try again immediately (after checking the gift indeed didn't go through) and most times it works when I do that. There are exceptions where it takes 5 tries, with some players even more. If you leave a note with the gift, best is to copy it so you don't have to type it up a lot of times.
Another useful tip I read somewhere in this thread: make a screen before you gift of he amount of SimPoints you have and a screen of the gifting itself. I probably would combine that screen with the date show on your computer in the lower right. Because it does happen that people are charged for gifts that aren't sent. So it helps that you can prove your case should you decide to contact EA about it.
One more suggestion: try a different browser (Like Mozilla Firefox) if you can't edit your wishlist or can't see names with the gifts in your purchase history. Maybe another browser also helps with gifting but since I haven't tried that myself, I don't know if that makes a different.
one more thing if you cant edit your wishlist i use google chrome and i cant edit my wishlist but i can edit my wishlist in microsoft edge so try that as well
Thank you @seaben and @SimLibby for clarifying the situation and the useful advice.
Firefox is my browser of choice though I do use Chrome for my YouTube 'socials'. As a member of the Own The Store club I don't have a wishlist so can't test editing that but now I know what to look out for I should be OK.
799 ) The Castle Cook / 42 / 68 / 38% / 2 hours Part of: Tutor of Tudors; April 2013 Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
Upcoming Deals
NOTE: Set is on stuck "Sales" page for 702 sp. Sales price may override DD price. The value of CYS for this deal to be free may not be as shown in the DD spreadsheets.
800 ) Nautical Living / 319 / 990 / 68% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation but some pieces part of Quaint Cottage Collection, a table part of Eloquently Eclectic Collection and 7 pieces included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 35, but less than # 42, # 235)
801 ) Steampunk Kitchen- Grease Gear Cleansing Dishwasher / 36 / 85 / 58% / 2 hours Part of: Steampunk Kitchen; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
802 ) Edwardian Expression Kitchen- Ornate Over Oven Fume / 14 / 25 / 44% / 2 hours Part of: Edwardian Expression Kitchen Set; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
803 ) When Worlds Collide Collection / 893 / 2181 / 59% / 2 hours Includes: Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Collection; Mid-Century Modern Bed and Bath Set; Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Collection; A Mid-Century Modern Trailblazer Set; The Final Frontier Set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
804 ) Business on the Top / 34 / 75 / 55% / 2 hours Part of: Jet Set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
805 ) Lord Vladimir’s Magic Cauldron / 162 / 461 / 65% / 2 hours Part of: More Magic!; Enchanted Bundle of Dark Dealings; January 2012 Compilation; Best of 2012 Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
806 ) Suspending Suspenders / 23 / 75 / 69% / 2 hours Part of: Individual item; not part of any set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
807 ) Hit the Bookshelf / 31 / 75 / 59% / 2 hours Part of: Front Row Center Bedroom; Front Row Center Bedroom + Wretched Threads This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
808 ) Full Regal Living Set / 528 / 1376 / 62% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation; 1 item included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty Includes: Regal Living Bathroom Set; Regal Living Living Room Set; Regal Living Bedroom Set; Regal Living Dining Room Set; Regal Living Kitchen Set. The Full set includes a fence and two gates that are not available in any of the subsets. Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 511, # 266)
NOTE: Set is on stuck "Sales" page for 488 sp. Sales price may override DD price. The value of CYS for this deal to be free may not be as shown in the DD spreadsheets.
809 ) Futureshock Bedroom / 290 / 752 / 61% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Repeat Deal: This one of two deals with the least expensive price for this item (Same as # 839 but less than # 63, # 920, # 962)
810 ) Lovely Geisha Table Sculpture / 7 / 28 / 75% / 2 hours Part of: Japanese Inspired Living Compilation; Finest Living, Finest Cooking; December 2011 Compilation Set; The Monarch Suite This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
811 ) Zen Again / 332 / 842 / 61% / 2 hours Part of: World Inspiration Compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 52, # 928, but less than # 868, # 541)
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I've had a quick wander around some of the conversations and noticed there has been some confusion over gifting ... does it still work?
The Gifting threads appear to be alive and well so I guess it's still possible and I have a pile of Simpoints that I really ought to do something with...
@ajaxpost - Back in January, I was having a lot of difficulty gifting. Even though few people likely use Internet Explorer anymore, apparently the sims 3 store still works through that browser. Here is my post
@Taw3001 - I was just able to gift, with difficulty, using Internet Explorer. I deleted my internet history. I made sure I unchecked the box to preserve the history of favorites.
811 ) Zen Again / 332 / 842 / 61% / 2 hours Part of: World Inspiration Compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 52, # 928, but less than # 868, # 541)
Upcoming Deals
812 ) Edwardian Expression Kitchen- Noble Nuker Microwave / 23 / 68 / 66% / 2 hours Part of: Edwardian Expression Kitchen Set; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
813 ) Carry a Torch for Me Mirror / 38 / 54 / 30% / 2 hours Part of: Jazz Age Living Room; Jazz Age Living Room + Jazz Age Wear; February 2011 Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
814 ) Wilderness Dreaming / 204 / 360 / 43% / 2 hours Part of: Animals Abound; Tip Top Toddler Collection; Best of 2010 Collection; Kids! 2010; 1 item included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 524, # 829)
NOTE: Set is on stuck "Sales" page for 792 sp. Sales price may override DD price. The value of CYS for this deal to be free may not be as shown in the DD spreadsheets.
815 ) Boho Vintage Men's Collection / 517 / 990 / 48% / 2 hours Part of: October 2011 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 951)
816 ) Atomic Age Living and Dining / 782 / 1377 / 43% / 2 hours Part of: November 2011 Compilation Set; One item included in The Gentlemen's Lounge Collection Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 248, but less than # 277 )
817 ) Little Princess Girl's Toy Box / 60 / 81 / 26% / 2 hours Part of: Critter Comforts; Critter Comforts & Forest Bedrooms; Kids! 2010 This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
818 ) Faire Table Lamp / 14 / 25 / 44% / 2 hours Part of: Faire Folk Den; Faire Folk Furnishings (Slumber + Den); Faire Folk Furnishings + Attire; Make a Wish Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
Note: Before you purchase deal 819, you may wish to activate the Animal Abounds Cascade instead. Top o' the Tots Hairstyles and Headwear is part of Tip Top Toddler Collection which you can get free through the Animal Abounds Cascade. As posted by LadybugLeslie in her Cascade thread, buy one single item worth about 25 sp to initiate the CYS discount. She bought the Fuzzy Friend's Lamp Post (dd#293 for 7sp), then buy the Animals Abound Playground set for roughly 375 sp. Now go download the Tip Top Toddler Set (reg price 2,795 SimPoints) and Kids 2010 (reg price 4,950 SimPoints) sets for free.
819 ) Top o' the Tots Hairstyles and Headwear / 310 / 628 / 51% / 2 hours Part of: Fun for Kids of All Ages Compilation; Tip Top Toddler Collection Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 119)
820 ) Gothic Glamour Living Room- Panophobia Panic End Table / 22 / 41 / 46% / 2 hours Part of: Gothic Glamour- Living Room Set; Gothic Glamour- Living Room and Home Office Collection; Oh My Goth! Compilation; May 2012 Compilation Set; Technophobe No More This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
This is a one-hour deal
821 ) Steampunk Kitchen- Caliper Flame Control Cinerator Stove / 43 / 81 / 47% / 1 hour Part of: Steampunk Kitchen; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
822 ) Steampunk Kitchen- Burnished Bright Bulb Floor Lamp / 14 / 25 / 44% / 2 hours Part of: Steampunk Kitchen; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
823 ) Waning Moon / 926 / 1780 / 48% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 236)
824 ) Front Row Center Bedroom + Wretched Threads / 800 / 1600 / 50% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Includes: Front Row Center Bedroom; Wretched Threads Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 375, # 861)
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824 ) Front Row Center Bedroom + Wretched Threads / 800 / 1600 / 50% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Includes: Front Row Center Bedroom; Wretched Threads Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 375, # 861)
Upcoming Deals
825 ) Safari Living Set / 371 / 548 / 32% / 2 hours Part of: Adventurous Life!; World Inspiration Compilation
Safari Living Set and Adventurous Life! are not available for CYS discount BUTWorld
Inspiration Compilation is. Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 313, # 128)
826 ) Full Hewnsman Set / 1000 / 1980 / 49% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Includes: Hewnsman Outdoor Set; Hewnsman Living Room Set; Hewnsman Bedroom Set; Hewnsman Dining Room Set Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 903, but less than # 327, # 891)
827 ) Luxe Kidswears / 590 / 1000 / 41% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 746, # 589)
828 ) Island Escape Compilation / 1416 / 2400 / 41% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation; some items included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty Includes: Island Villa; Tiki Outdoor Party; Tiki Living Room Set; Full Tiki Set; Tiki Dining Room Set Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 833, # 582, # 233)
Before purchasing this deal, you may want to check out the Animals Abound Playground - Outdoor Fun Cascade.
829 ) Wilderness Dreaming / 192 / 360 / 47% / 2 hours Part of: Animals Abound; Tip Top Toddler Collection; Best of 2010 Collection; Kids! 2010; 1 item included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 524, but less than # 814)
830 ) Haute Hacienda Kitchen- Hot Haute Hot Spice Rack / 13 / 25 / 48% / 2 hours Part of: Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set; Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
831 ) Bohemian Garden / 901 / 1700 / 47% / 2 hours
Not part of any set or compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 78, but less than # 177)
832 ) Grapes of Nectary Stove Hood / 21 / 45 / 53% / 2 hours Part of: Mediterranean Villa Kitchen/Dining; July 2011 Compilation Set; Charmingly Simple Kitchen Collection This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
This is a 3-hour deal
833 ) Island Escape Compilation / 696 / 2400 / 71% / 3 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation; some items included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty Includes: Island Villa; Tiki Outdoor Party; Tiki Living Room Set; Full Tiki Set; Tiki Dining Room Set Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 582, # 233, # 828)
834 ) Loads of Laundry / 504 / 1080 / 53% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Includes: Ultra Lounge Laundry; I Heart the 50’s Laundry; Bayside Laundry Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 447, # 399, but less than # 744, # 688)
835 ) Club Vaindenburger Relaxation (Den + Study) / 486 / 891 / 45% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Includes: Club Vaindenburger Den; Club Vaindenburger Study Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 790, # 471)
836 ) Rocket Johnny's Retro Ride / 80 / 198 / 60% / 2 hours Part of: Mid-Century Fantasy; Blast From the Past Compilation; May 2011 Compilation Repeat Deal: This deal is offered twice at the same sale price (Same as # 39)
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835 ) Club Vaindenburger Relaxation (Den + Study) / 486 / 891 / 45% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Includes: Club Vaindenburger Den; Club Vaindenburger Study Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 790, # 471)
Upcoming Deals
836 ) Rocket Johnny's Retro Ride / 80 / 198 / 60% / 2 hours Part of: Mid-Century Fantasy; Blast From the Past Compilation; May 2011 Compilation Repeat Deal: This deal is offered twice at the same sale price (Same as # 39)
837 ) Floral Fruits / 10 / 19 / 47% / 2 hours Part of: Romanza Ceremony + Reception; Romanza Ceremony, Reception + Attire This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
838 ) Feathered Table Sculpture / 7 / 28 / 75% / 2 hours Part of: Indulgent Living; Indulgent Living + Luxe Loungewear; The Monarch Suite This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
NOTE: Set is on stuck "Sales" page for 488 sp. Sales price may override DD price. The value of CYS for this deal to be free may not be as shown in the DD spreadsheets.
839 ) Futureshock Bedroom / 290 / 752 / 61% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Repeat Deal: This one of two deals with the least expensive price for this item (Same as # 809 but less than # 63, # 920, # 962)
840 ) Dimensional Dress / 38 / 75 / 49% / 2 hours Part of: Individual item; not part of any set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
842 ) Gothic Glamour Living Room- Aichmophobia Despair Loveseat / 53 / 81 / 35% / 2 hours Part of: Gothic Glamour- Living Room Set; Gothic Glamour- Living Room and Home Office Collection; Oh My Goth! Compilation; May 2012 Compilation Set; Technophobe No More This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
843 ) Through the Spy Glass / 306 / 601 / 49% / 2 hours Part of: Fortune's Folly Compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 425, but less than # 875, # 211)
844 ) Demeter's End Table / 23 / 41 / 44% / 2 hours Part of: Muse Luxury Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 356, # 396, # 231)
845 ) Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set / 188 / 608 / 69% / 2 hours Part of: Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
846 ) Cushy Cushion Sofa / 51 / 81 / 37% / 2 hours Part of: Ultra Lounge Living Set; Full Ultra Lounge Set; Ultra Lounge 2010; Best of 2010 Collection This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
847 ) Everyday - Cool Summer Nights / 714 / 1386 / 48% / 2 hours Part of: July 2011 Compilation Set Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 778 but same as # 76)
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Reinstalling store content following Ciane's method is worth it. Once you get started, you will likely get into a rhythm and the process will move faster. I followed her method but I did not follow what sets she installed. (i.e. - I followed the order of categories to install and the limit of file size.) One of Ciane's goals was to reduce the number of installations. She would install compilations so she did not need to install the sets that were included in the compilation. I installed the individual sets and not the compilations. When I play, I like to use the feature that shows store collections in the in-game catalogue. I prefer to see each set individually as opposed to be grouped in the compilations.
I'm going to do the same because I have the same preference (I find it more easy to find and place stuff that way). With the help of Ciane's thread, I'm downloading store material to different folders. At the moment I focus on compilations and the sets and premium content in it. So I'm organizing those store downloads in three folders: Compilations, Sets and Premium Content. And putting it in a table for easy reference so I can see quickly which sets belong to which compilations.
I wonder what you did when encountering a set that exist of other sets. Did you download the main set or the sets in that main set?
For example: Full Storybook Set *
Did you download the set 'Full Storybook Set' or did you download the sets in that set, in this example:
Storybook Bedroom Set
Storybook Bathroom Set
Storybook Dining Room Set
Storybook Living Room Set
EDIT: I think I have figured it out. I just noticed there can also be doubles within one set or compilation. The 'Make a wish Compilation' for example has the sets 'Happily Ever After Clothing and Hairstyles' and 'Happily Ever After' but also 'Once Upon a Time Cottage' which exist of 'Happily Ever After Clothing and Hairstyles' and 'Happily Ever After'. So when downloading the separate sets of course I don't download 'Once Upon a Time Cottage' but I download the sets within that set (especially if I want those sets to show separately in the in-game catalog).
EDIT II: In some cases it's more handy to download the bigger set instead of the smaller sets within that set. I mean above example: it's logic to download them separately because one set is about CAS items and the other is about furnishing. But the set 'Faire Folk Furnishings (Slumber + Den)' is all furniture so I can better download that set instead of the smaller sets ('Faire Folk Den' and 'Faire Folk Slumber') within that set. Also, it prevents clutter in the in-game catalog not to download all the smaller sets that have just a few items in them.
EDIT III: I decided it's more practical to download the full storybook set. * He, chips ... (picture another word). It can't be done. The full set exist of 45 items while the sets inside the full storybook set have 52 items. => Some objects are in more than one set.
Hope what I write makes sense to somebody. I'm just brainstorming and figuring things out, out load.
@SimLibby - You definitely have the same thoughts as I had while installing.
I usually did not install a compilation where the sets included did not share the same theme. Those sets were paired into a compilation usually because they were released in the same month. Otherwise, they were not related. For example, I did not install May 2012 Compilation Set. This compilation includes Goth sets and African themed sets. I prefer to see the sets split so the Goth items are shown separate from African themed items. But I would install the largest set in a theme. This follows your thoughts about installing Faire Folk Furnishings (Slumber + Den) because it is all furniture rather than the smaller sets ('Faire Folk Den' and 'Faire Folk Slumber') within that set. I installed Gothic Glamour- Living Room and Home Office Collection rather than Gothic Glamour- Home Office Set and the Gothic Glamour- Living Room Set. I also installed Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom and Bathroom Collection rather than the bedroom and bathroom sets separately.
However, I did install Kids! 2010 compilation. While the compilation contains sets from different set groups such as Animal Abounds collection and the Ultra Lounge Youth collections, all the sets were related to kids. I didn't need a collection in the in-game catalogue. Kids items are easily found in buy mode since children is one of the sections. So, I chose to install this compilation.
There are examples of main sets that you would want to install rather than the smaller sets for two reasons. (You mentioned the Full Storybook Set which is a perfect example.)
Some of the sets share the same items so to avoid duplication and save time, I did install the "full" set.
Some items were only available in the main set and not in any of the smaller sets. Full Regal Living Set includes a fence and two gates not available in any of the smaller sets
Note: I did download and save all the sets and compilations files even if I did not install them. I also have saved them in different folders for backup.
I created a spreadsheet for my installation. I began with Ciane's spreadsheet and added sheets of my own. One sheet I added was a listing of all items I wanted to install or not. I have uploaded that list in a spreadsheet should you wish to see what I installed. This sheet includes columns with the name of the set/compilation, whether to install it, the EDC file I included it in, the set or compilation the item may be included in, and the sets that are contained in the item. This list may help you decided what to install.
In summary:
I did not usually install a compilation if the sets it contained did not share a theme
I did install a compilation if the sets included in it shared a theme
I usually did install a main set rather than the sets contained in the main set
Thank you @Me1620 for your helpful response. I was working on my own tables and such but your spreadsheet and Ciane's threads/documents work as an excellent guide to make my own tables/spreadsheet. I've studied your spreadsheet a bit and am confused about Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty so I got a couple of questions if you don't mind.
1. You did NOT install the wallpapers from Sandy Shoals separately? The column 'install status' is empty. (line 48)
2. Since you did install the lot, you got the wallpapers that way?
3. Why are the featured lots NOT part of an .ebc file? (line 46 and 47) Same goes for the festival lots? All are installed through the Launcher so what am I missing here?
4. What about the comment 'Move into library'? After installing the .Sims3Pack through the Launcher lots are part of the Library (and have an .package file) so I assume you also backup the library (I always do). Is that what you mean? And why do the festival lots don't have the same comment? They also end up in the library.
4. What do you mean lot only? When you download those lots, everything in it (like furnishing objects) come with it, right? Or do you mean something else? I thought maybe you have downloaded something from the Exchange (like Old Mill, for example, has two lots on the Exchange) but when I search for Sandy Shoals I get +2800 hits, I got +70000 hits when searching for Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty. So it's easier to ask.
@SimLibby If you are following Ciane's method, all of the items that come with Sandy Shoals will be installed already. I install the wallpapers with the patterns she recommends when I install that very first EBC file. What Ciane recommends is to start a new fresh folder, install the Sea Shanty lot, then take the library file from that folder and put it in your other folder. You can then just delete the folder you used to install it. Otherwise you would be installing a lot of the items that come with Sea Shanty twice. Hope that helps.
847 ) Everyday - Cool Summer Nights / 714 / 1386 / 48% / 2 hours Part of: July 2011 Compilation Set Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 778 but same as # 76)
Upcoming Deals
848 ) Haute Hip / 466 / 859 / 46% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation; 1 item included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 747)
849 ) Sizzle Baby Pro Deep Fryer / 140 / 542 / 74% / 2 hours Part of: Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 795, # 376, # 529)
850 ) Africa Inspiration Collection / 518 / 1309 / 60% / 2 hours Part of: Adventurous Life!; World Inspiration Compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 873, but less than # 310, # 369)
851 ) Uber Sani-Sim Toilet / 216 / 467 / 54% / 2 hours Part of: Individual item; not part of any set Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 476, # 644, # 921, # 923)
852 ) Luxe Lounge Spa / 231 / 473 / 51% / 2 hours Part of: August 2011 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 166, # 423, but less than # 609, # 590, # 61)
853 ) Make a Wish Compilation / 2622 / 4077 / 36% / 2 hours
Not part of any set or compilation Includes: Once Upon a Time Cottage; Happily Ever After Clothing and Hairstyles; Happily Ever After; Faire Folk Furnishings + Attire; Full Storybook Set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
854 ) Fifi Youth / 40 / 75 / 47% / 2 hours Part of: Rebel Just Because; I Heart The 50's This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
855 ) Mid-Century Modern Bathroom- Sinkomatic / 20 / 72 / 72% / 2 hours Part of: Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Collection; When Worlds Collide Collection; Mid-Century Modern Bed and Bath Set; Blast From the Past Compilation; A Mid-Century Modern Trailblazer Set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
856 ) Happily Ever After- Inside, A Princess Dress / 38 / 39 / 3% / 2 hours Part of: Happily Ever After Clothing and Hairstyles; Once Upon a Time Cottage; Make a Wish Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
857 ) Faire Folk Attire / 370 / 669 / 45% / 2 hours Part of: Faire Folk Furnishings + Attire; Make a Wish Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 93)
858 ) Haute Hacienda Kitchen- Talavera Tile Counter / 21 / 50 / 58% / 2 hours Part of: Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set; Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 351)
859 ) F.L. Dining Table / 29 / 48 / 40% / 2 hours Part of: Regal Living Dining Room Set; Full Regal Living Set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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Does anyone know how much % you need to have in order to have the set for free? Nothing of this set is part of DD. I'm sure the answer is on the first page somewhere, I just can't find it.
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If a set is not on the sale page and will never be on the DD page, then the only way to get a green download on the set is to pick up items from the set that equal the price of the set.
Edit to add: In my experience, the CYS was not always predictable and could offer the green download button before the expected value calculated by the formula. My advice is to check the product page after each item you purchase to see if the green download button is activated.
In case anyone is interested, an update about my experience. It's about Collectionne Stäncké (priced at 1.573 SP). No CYS applies and no DD's.
At one point I got the price down to 125 SP. So I got Roman Numeral and Mirror Study #4 with a value of 130 SP thinking that would be enough to get the green download button. Unfortunately it wasn't, the price went down to 15 SP. Getting another item (Hands > Sands worth 31 SP) did the trick: the set became free. There had to be 1.524 SP spent (83% I think it was) in order to get the set for free. This differs just 49 SP with the original price. However, I did get some items for free: the Forte Lounger (110 SP), A-Simetry Portal (81 SP), Modern Door Arch (83 SP), Study in Fragments (28 SP) and Taza Table (61 SP). But even if you would buy the complete set for it's original price, you would get some items for free since the actual value of all the items in the set is 1.936 SP.
With many thanks to ErnesaT, I used my winnings in her content to get some items, and other generous Simmers that gifted me .
Enough math for today. I'm off making lunch: Greek cheese (feta) in flaky/puff pastry in the oven. It's delicious. Bon appétit to me (of course to all who's about to eat) or as the Greek would say: Kali orexi.
@SimLibby I don’t remember the math but I do remember Collectionne Stanke being difficult to get the green button. It was one of my favorite sets. Enjoy your lunch! Sounds very nice.
859 ) F.L. Dining Table / 29 / 48 / 40% / 2 hours Part of: Regal Living Dining Room Set; Full Regal Living Set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
Upcoming Deals
860 ) Scene in Four Parts / 37 / 99 / 63% / 2 hours Part of: Contemporary Comfort Bedroom; June 2011 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 453, but less than # 911, # 912)
861 ) Front Row Center Bedroom + Wretched Threads / 656 / 1600 / 59% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Includes: Front Row Center Bedroom; Wretched Threads Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 375, but less than # 824)
863 ) Cloche and Curl / 43 / 87 / 51% / 2 hours Part of: The Jazz Age Wear; Jazz Age Living Room + Jazz Age Wear; February 2011 Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
864 ) Steampunk Kitchen- Artic Keen Cog and Sprocket Refridgerator / 40 / 81 / 51% / 2 hours (Refridgerator is EA's typo or spelling error - not the DD team's. Part of: Steampunk Kitchen; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 126)
865 ) Sweetest Lace / 26 / 75 / 65% / 2 hours Part of: Victorian Fashions This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
866 ) Business Button-down Suit / 43 / 75 / 43% / 2 hours Part of: Fifth Avenue Fashions This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
867 ) Alice / 24 / 75 / 68% / 2 hours Part of: Rebel Just Because; I Heart the 50's This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
868 ) Zen Again / 442 / 842 / 48% / 2 hours Part of: World Inspiration Compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 52, # 928, # 811, but less than # 541)
869 ) Locks & Keys / 21 / 75 / 72% / 2 hours Part of: Life’s a Beach (Swim); Sun, Surf & Sand (Swim + Sleep) This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
870 ) Murano Wooden Block Knife Stock / 10 / 25 / 60% / 2 hours Part of: Mid Century Modern Kitchen Marvels; Finest Living, Finest Cooking;
December 2011 Compilation Set; Blast From the Past Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
871 ) Pencil Skirt / 44 / 75 / 41% / 2 hours Part of: Individual item; not part of any set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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I've studied your spreadsheet a bit and am confused about Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty so I got a couple of questions if you don't mind.
1. You did NOT install the wallpapers from Sandy Shoals separately? The column 'install status' is empty. (line 48)
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@SimLibby - Sorry it has taken me a few days to be able to reply and sorry for any confusion. I followed Ciane's method with the one exception of sometimes choosing sets over a compilation. The spreadsheet I provided in my earlier post is only 1 sheet from the larger workbook I used during the installation. The rest of the sheets in my workbook were all those I downloaded from Ciane. The list I provided above was not my main working sheet which may have lead to the confusion for you. I was providing it so you would see which sets I chose to install.
I am glad that ZeeGee already responded and answered your questions. In addition, I wanted to answer your first question. As well, I would like to elaborate on ZeeGee's response by quoting portions of a discussion from Ciane's thread where Ciane explains the installation of Sandy Shoals.
In answer to question 1, I did install the wallpapers separately as per Ciane's method. The main sheet from my installation workbook would have shown the wallpapers installed in EDC 10.
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Also with the mention of the Sandy Shoals Wallpaper, is it ok to install the entire Sandy Shoals then? Or just do the Wallpaper only at that step. I assume because all of its parts are found in other downloads that's why the Wallpaper.. But How do you get the entire Sandy Shoals building if you don't download it?
I see this part on the spreadsheet
"I install lots in an empty Sims 3 folder and copy library files to avoid duplicate installs."
But I dont understand how to install just the lot?
@EverclearBoy .... You have to change the name of your sims 3 folder and load your game to create a new sims 3 folder. Then in the brand new sims 3 folder, install Sandy Shoals. Then copy the library file that was created in that new sims 3 folder to the library file in your other sims 3 folder where you've installed everything. That puts the lot in your bin. Then, you can delete that new sims 3 folder and rename your old one back to sims 3 now with all your installed content and Sandy Shoals (without all the duplicate files that would have been put in your .ebc file).
@EverclearBoy - Yes, do it [install Sandy Shoals Sea Shany] after you install everything else in a fresh sims 3 folder. The library file will just be one file. All the store stuff within the lot that is installed with it go into .ebc files, which you'll have already installed in your other sims 3 folder; so you don't copy over those.
... You can do the same with the other lots. Just install them in that new folder and copy over the library files that are added into your renamed earlier sims 3 folder (which you'll change back to your sims 3 folder after renaming or deleting the one you used to create the library files)
Again, sorry for any confusion and please always fell free to ask questions.
In case anyone is interested, an update about my experience. It's about Collectionne Stäncké (priced at 1.573 SP). No CYS applies and no DD's.
At one point I got the price down to 125 SP. So I got Roman Numeral and Mirror Study #4 with a value of 130 SP thinking that would be enough to get the green download button. Unfortunately it wasn't, the price went down to 15 SP. ....
Thanks for sharing your experience. It is great to have an example of a set not on the DD.
The two items you purchase only contribute 90% of their cost to drop your CYS or by 117 sp and then the CYS is rounded up to nearest 5 sp. Your cost should be 8 sp or rounded to 10 sp. Why was it 15 sp? This is why I wrote before that CYS math formula was not always 100% accurate.
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I've had a quick wander around some of the conversations and noticed there has been some confusion over gifting ... does it still work?
The Gifting threads appear to be alive and well so I guess it's still possible and I have a pile of Simpoints that I really ought to do something with...
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Sometimes it does goes through after lots of spinning. With me the spinning often results in an error page (I'm in Google Chrome). But most times when that happens the SP are deducted from my account, the object is not listed on the wishlist of the person I was gifting anymore and in my purchase history I can see the gift I just sent.
Sometimes the gift doesn't go through after the spinning. Most times I try again immediately (after checking the gift indeed didn't go through) and most times it works when I do that. There are exceptions where it takes 5 tries, with some players even more. If you leave a note with the gift, best is to copy it so you don't have to type it up a lot of times.
Another useful tip I read somewhere in this thread: make a screen before you gift of he amount of SimPoints you have and a screen of the gifting itself. I probably would combine that screen with the date show on your computer in the lower right. Because it does happen that people are charged for gifts that aren't sent. So it helps that you can prove your case should you decide to contact EA about it.
One more suggestion: try a different browser (Like Mozilla Firefox) if you can't edit your wishlist or can't see names with the gifts in your purchase history. Maybe another browser also helps with gifting but since I haven't tried that myself, I don't know if that makes a different.
Firefox is my browser of choice though I do use Chrome for my YouTube 'socials'. As a member of the Own The Store club I don't have a wishlist so can't test editing that but now I know what to look out for I should be OK.
Thanks again.
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799 ) The Castle Cook / 42 / 68 / 38% / 2 hours
Part of: Tutor of Tudors; April 2013 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
Upcoming Deals
NOTE: Set is on stuck "Sales" page for 702 sp. Sales price may override DD price. The value of CYS for this deal to be free may not be as shown in the DD spreadsheets.
800 ) Nautical Living / 319 / 990 / 68% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation but some pieces part of Quaint Cottage Collection, a table part of Eloquently Eclectic Collection and 7 pieces included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 35, but less than # 42, # 235)
801 ) Steampunk Kitchen- Grease Gear Cleansing Dishwasher / 36 / 85 / 58% / 2 hours
Part of: Steampunk Kitchen; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
802 ) Edwardian Expression Kitchen- Ornate Over Oven Fume / 14 / 25 / 44% / 2 hours
Part of: Edwardian Expression Kitchen Set; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
803 ) When Worlds Collide Collection / 893 / 2181 / 59% / 2 hours
Includes: Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Collection; Mid-Century Modern Bed and Bath Set; Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Collection; A Mid-Century Modern Trailblazer Set; The Final Frontier Set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
804 ) Business on the Top / 34 / 75 / 55% / 2 hours
Part of: Jet Set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
805 ) Lord Vladimir’s Magic Cauldron / 162 / 461 / 65% / 2 hours
Part of: More Magic!; Enchanted Bundle of Dark Dealings; January 2012 Compilation; Best of 2012 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
806 ) Suspending Suspenders / 23 / 75 / 69% / 2 hours
Part of: Individual item; not part of any set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
807 ) Hit the Bookshelf / 31 / 75 / 59% / 2 hours
Part of: Front Row Center Bedroom; Front Row Center Bedroom + Wretched Threads
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
808 ) Full Regal Living Set / 528 / 1376 / 62% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation; 1 item included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty
Includes: Regal Living Bathroom Set; Regal Living Living Room Set; Regal Living Bedroom Set; Regal Living Dining Room Set; Regal Living Kitchen Set. The Full set includes a fence and two gates that are not available in any of the subsets.
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 511, # 266)
NOTE: Set is on stuck "Sales" page for 488 sp. Sales price may override DD price. The value of CYS for this deal to be free may not be as shown in the DD spreadsheets.
809 ) Futureshock Bedroom / 290 / 752 / 61% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This one of two deals with the least expensive price for this item (Same as # 839 but less than # 63, # 920, # 962)
810 ) Lovely Geisha Table Sculpture / 7 / 28 / 75% / 2 hours
Part of: Japanese Inspired Living Compilation; Finest Living, Finest Cooking; December 2011 Compilation Set; The Monarch Suite
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
811 ) Zen Again / 332 / 842 / 61% / 2 hours
Part of: World Inspiration Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 52, # 928, but less than # 868, # 541)
If you aren't already stalking the Daily Deals, you should be! Visit these threads to get Store items and Sets with the greatest possible discounts:
DAILY DEAL (DD) ROTATION AND SALES HELP
CASCADES & DAILY DEALS- GETTING THE BEST BANG FOR YOUR SP
FREE ITEMS FROM "THE SIMS 3 STORE"
@ajaxpost - Back in January, I was having a lot of difficulty gifting. Even though few people likely use Internet Explorer anymore, apparently the sims 3 store still works through that browser. Here is my post
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811 ) Zen Again / 332 / 842 / 61% / 2 hours
Part of: World Inspiration Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 52, # 928, but less than # 868, # 541)
Upcoming Deals
812 ) Edwardian Expression Kitchen- Noble Nuker Microwave / 23 / 68 / 66% / 2 hours
Part of: Edwardian Expression Kitchen Set; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
813 ) Carry a Torch for Me Mirror / 38 / 54 / 30% / 2 hours
Part of: Jazz Age Living Room; Jazz Age Living Room + Jazz Age Wear; February 2011 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
814 ) Wilderness Dreaming / 204 / 360 / 43% / 2 hours
Part of: Animals Abound; Tip Top Toddler Collection; Best of 2010 Collection; Kids! 2010; 1 item included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 524, # 829)
NOTE: Set is on stuck "Sales" page for 792 sp. Sales price may override DD price. The value of CYS for this deal to be free may not be as shown in the DD spreadsheets.
815 ) Boho Vintage Men's Collection / 517 / 990 / 48% / 2 hours
Part of: October 2011 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 951)
816 ) Atomic Age Living and Dining / 782 / 1377 / 43% / 2 hours
Part of: November 2011 Compilation Set; One item included in The Gentlemen's Lounge Collection
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 248, but less than # 277 )
817 ) Little Princess Girl's Toy Box / 60 / 81 / 26% / 2 hours
Part of: Critter Comforts; Critter Comforts & Forest Bedrooms; Kids! 2010
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
818 ) Faire Table Lamp / 14 / 25 / 44% / 2 hours
Part of: Faire Folk Den; Faire Folk Furnishings (Slumber + Den); Faire Folk Furnishings + Attire; Make a Wish Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
Note: Before you purchase deal 819, you may wish to activate the Animal Abounds Cascade instead. Top o' the Tots Hairstyles and Headwear is part of Tip Top Toddler Collection which you can get free through the Animal Abounds Cascade. As posted by LadybugLeslie in her Cascade thread, buy one single item worth about 25 sp to initiate the CYS discount. She bought the Fuzzy Friend's Lamp Post (dd#293 for 7sp), then buy the Animals Abound Playground set for roughly 375 sp. Now go download the Tip Top Toddler Set (reg price 2,795 SimPoints) and Kids 2010 (reg price 4,950 SimPoints) sets for free.
819 ) Top o' the Tots Hairstyles and Headwear / 310 / 628 / 51% / 2 hours
Part of: Fun for Kids of All Ages Compilation; Tip Top Toddler Collection
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 119)
820 ) Gothic Glamour Living Room- Panophobia Panic End Table / 22 / 41 / 46% / 2 hours
Part of: Gothic Glamour- Living Room Set; Gothic Glamour- Living Room and Home Office Collection; Oh My Goth! Compilation; May 2012 Compilation Set; Technophobe No More
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
This is a one-hour deal
821 ) Steampunk Kitchen- Caliper Flame Control Cinerator Stove / 43 / 81 / 47% / 1 hour
Part of: Steampunk Kitchen; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
822 ) Steampunk Kitchen- Burnished Bright Bulb Floor Lamp / 14 / 25 / 44% / 2 hours
Part of: Steampunk Kitchen; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
823 ) Waning Moon / 926 / 1780 / 48% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 236)
824 ) Front Row Center Bedroom + Wretched Threads / 800 / 1600 / 50% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Includes: Front Row Center Bedroom; Wretched Threads
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 375, # 861)
If you aren't already stalking the Daily Deals, you should be! Visit these threads to get Store items and Sets with the greatest possible discounts:
DAILY DEAL (DD) ROTATION AND SALES HELP
CASCADES & DAILY DEALS- GETTING THE BEST BANG FOR YOUR SP
FREE ITEMS FROM "THE SIMS 3 STORE"
824 ) Front Row Center Bedroom + Wretched Threads / 800 / 1600 / 50% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Includes: Front Row Center Bedroom; Wretched Threads
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 375, # 861)
Upcoming Deals
825 ) Safari Living Set / 371 / 548 / 32% / 2 hours
Part of: Adventurous Life!; World Inspiration Compilation
Safari Living Set and Adventurous Life! are not available for CYS discount BUT World
Inspiration Compilation is.
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 313, # 128)
826 ) Full Hewnsman Set / 1000 / 1980 / 49% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Includes: Hewnsman Outdoor Set; Hewnsman Living Room Set; Hewnsman Bedroom Set; Hewnsman Dining Room Set
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 903, but less than # 327, # 891)
827 ) Luxe Kidswears / 590 / 1000 / 41% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 746, # 589)
828 ) Island Escape Compilation / 1416 / 2400 / 41% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation; some items included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty
Includes: Island Villa; Tiki Outdoor Party; Tiki Living Room Set; Full Tiki Set; Tiki Dining Room Set
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 833, # 582, # 233)
Before purchasing this deal, you may want to check out the Animals Abound Playground - Outdoor Fun Cascade.
829 ) Wilderness Dreaming / 192 / 360 / 47% / 2 hours
Part of: Animals Abound; Tip Top Toddler Collection; Best of 2010 Collection; Kids! 2010; 1 item included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 524, but less than # 814)
830 ) Haute Hacienda Kitchen- Hot Haute Hot Spice Rack / 13 / 25 / 48% / 2 hours
Part of: Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set; Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
831 ) Bohemian Garden / 901 / 1700 / 47% / 2 hours
Not part of any set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 78, but less than # 177)
832 ) Grapes of Nectary Stove Hood / 21 / 45 / 53% / 2 hours
Part of: Mediterranean Villa Kitchen/Dining; July 2011 Compilation Set; Charmingly Simple Kitchen Collection
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
This is a 3-hour deal
833 ) Island Escape Compilation / 696 / 2400 / 71% / 3 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation; some items included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty
Includes: Island Villa; Tiki Outdoor Party; Tiki Living Room Set; Full Tiki Set; Tiki Dining Room Set
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 582, # 233, # 828)
834 ) Loads of Laundry / 504 / 1080 / 53% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Includes: Ultra Lounge Laundry; I Heart the 50’s Laundry; Bayside Laundry
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 447, # 399, but less than # 744, # 688)
835 ) Club Vaindenburger Relaxation (Den + Study) / 486 / 891 / 45% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Includes: Club Vaindenburger Den; Club Vaindenburger Study
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 790, # 471)
836 ) Rocket Johnny's Retro Ride / 80 / 198 / 60% / 2 hours
Part of: Mid-Century Fantasy; Blast From the Past Compilation; May 2011 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This deal is offered twice at the same sale price (Same as # 39)
If you aren't already stalking the Daily Deals, you should be! Visit these threads to get Store items and Sets with the greatest possible discounts:
DAILY DEAL (DD) ROTATION AND SALES HELP
CASCADES & DAILY DEALS- GETTING THE BEST BANG FOR YOUR SP
FREE ITEMS FROM "THE SIMS 3 STORE"
If you aren't already stalking the Daily Deals, you should be! Visit these threads to get Store items and Sets with the greatest possible discounts:
DAILY DEAL (DD) ROTATION AND SALES HELP
CASCADES & DAILY DEALS- GETTING THE BEST BANG FOR YOUR SP
FREE ITEMS FROM "THE SIMS 3 STORE"
835 ) Club Vaindenburger Relaxation (Den + Study) / 486 / 891 / 45% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Includes: Club Vaindenburger Den; Club Vaindenburger Study
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 790, # 471)
Upcoming Deals
836 ) Rocket Johnny's Retro Ride / 80 / 198 / 60% / 2 hours
Part of: Mid-Century Fantasy; Blast From the Past Compilation; May 2011 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This deal is offered twice at the same sale price (Same as # 39)
837 ) Floral Fruits / 10 / 19 / 47% / 2 hours
Part of: Romanza Ceremony + Reception; Romanza Ceremony, Reception + Attire
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
838 ) Feathered Table Sculpture / 7 / 28 / 75% / 2 hours
Part of: Indulgent Living; Indulgent Living + Luxe Loungewear; The Monarch Suite
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
NOTE: Set is on stuck "Sales" page for 488 sp. Sales price may override DD price. The value of CYS for this deal to be free may not be as shown in the DD spreadsheets.
839 ) Futureshock Bedroom / 290 / 752 / 61% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This one of two deals with the least expensive price for this item (Same as # 809 but less than # 63, # 920, # 962)
840 ) Dimensional Dress / 38 / 75 / 49% / 2 hours
Part of: Individual item; not part of any set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
841 ) Once Upon a Time Cottage- Quaint Kitchen Island Counter / 28 / 39 / 28% / 2 hours
Part of: Once Upon A Time Cottage; Happily Ever After; Make A Wish Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
842 ) Gothic Glamour Living Room- Aichmophobia Despair Loveseat / 53 / 81 / 35% / 2 hours
Part of: Gothic Glamour- Living Room Set; Gothic Glamour- Living Room and Home Office Collection; Oh My Goth! Compilation; May 2012 Compilation Set; Technophobe No More
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
843 ) Through the Spy Glass / 306 / 601 / 49% / 2 hours
Part of: Fortune's Folly Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 425, but less than # 875, # 211)
844 ) Demeter's End Table / 23 / 41 / 44% / 2 hours
Part of: Muse Luxury
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 356, # 396, # 231)
845 ) Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set / 188 / 608 / 69% / 2 hours
Part of: Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
846 ) Cushy Cushion Sofa / 51 / 81 / 37% / 2 hours
Part of: Ultra Lounge Living Set; Full Ultra Lounge Set; Ultra Lounge 2010; Best of 2010 Collection
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
847 ) Everyday - Cool Summer Nights / 714 / 1386 / 48% / 2 hours
Part of: July 2011 Compilation Set
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 778 but same as # 76)
If you aren't already stalking the Daily Deals, you should be! Visit these threads to get Store items and Sets with the greatest possible discounts:
DAILY DEAL (DD) ROTATION AND SALES HELP
CASCADES & DAILY DEALS- GETTING THE BEST BANG FOR YOUR SP
FREE ITEMS FROM "THE SIMS 3 STORE"
I'm going to do the same because I have the same preference (I find it more easy to find and place stuff that way). With the help of Ciane's thread, I'm downloading store material to different folders. At the moment I focus on compilations and the sets and premium content in it. So I'm organizing those store downloads in three folders: Compilations, Sets and Premium Content. And putting it in a table for easy reference so I can see quickly which sets belong to which compilations.
I wonder what you did when encountering a set that exist of other sets.
Did you download the main set or the sets in that main set?
For example: Full Storybook Set *
Did you download the set 'Full Storybook Set' or did you download the sets in that set, in this example:
EDIT: I think I have figured it out. I just noticed there can also be doubles within one set or compilation. The 'Make a wish Compilation' for example has the sets 'Happily Ever After Clothing and Hairstyles' and 'Happily Ever After' but also 'Once Upon a Time Cottage' which exist of 'Happily Ever After Clothing and Hairstyles' and 'Happily Ever After'. So when downloading the separate sets of course I don't download 'Once Upon a Time Cottage' but I download the sets within that set (especially if I want those sets to show separately in the in-game catalog).
EDIT II: In some cases it's more handy to download the bigger set instead of the smaller sets within that set. I mean above example: it's logic to download them separately because one set is about CAS items and the other is about furnishing. But the set 'Faire Folk Furnishings (Slumber + Den)' is all furniture so I can better download that set instead of the smaller sets ('Faire Folk Den' and 'Faire Folk Slumber') within that set. Also, it prevents clutter in the in-game catalog not to download all the smaller sets that have just a few items in them.
EDIT III: I decided it's more practical to download the full storybook set. * He, chips ... (picture another word). It can't be done. The full set exist of 45 items while the sets inside the full storybook set have 52 items. => Some objects are in more than one set.
Hope what I write makes sense to somebody. I'm just brainstorming and figuring things out, out load.
I usually did not install a compilation where the sets included did not share the same theme. Those sets were paired into a compilation usually because they were released in the same month. Otherwise, they were not related. For example, I did not install May 2012 Compilation Set. This compilation includes Goth sets and African themed sets. I prefer to see the sets split so the Goth items are shown separate from African themed items. But I would install the largest set in a theme. This follows your thoughts about installing Faire Folk Furnishings (Slumber + Den) because it is all furniture rather than the smaller sets ('Faire Folk Den' and 'Faire Folk Slumber') within that set. I installed Gothic Glamour- Living Room and Home Office Collection rather than Gothic Glamour- Home Office Set and the Gothic Glamour- Living Room Set. I also installed Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom and Bathroom Collection rather than the bedroom and bathroom sets separately.
However, I did install Kids! 2010 compilation. While the compilation contains sets from different set groups such as Animal Abounds collection and the Ultra Lounge Youth collections, all the sets were related to kids. I didn't need a collection in the in-game catalogue. Kids items are easily found in buy mode since children is one of the sections. So, I chose to install this compilation.
There are examples of main sets that you would want to install rather than the smaller sets for two reasons. (You mentioned the Full Storybook Set which is a perfect example.)
Note: I did download and save all the sets and compilations files even if I did not install them. I also have saved them in different folders for backup.
I created a spreadsheet for my installation. I began with Ciane's spreadsheet and added sheets of my own. One sheet I added was a listing of all items I wanted to install or not. I have uploaded that list in a spreadsheet should you wish to see what I installed. This sheet includes columns with the name of the set/compilation, whether to install it, the EDC file I included it in, the set or compilation the item may be included in, and the sets that are contained in the item. This list may help you decided what to install.
In summary:
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1. You did NOT install the wallpapers from Sandy Shoals separately? The column 'install status' is empty. (line 48)
2. Since you did install the lot, you got the wallpapers that way?
3. Why are the featured lots NOT part of an .ebc file? (line 46 and 47) Same goes for the festival lots? All are installed through the Launcher so what am I missing here?
4. What about the comment 'Move into library'? After installing the .Sims3Pack through the Launcher lots are part of the Library (and have an .package file) so I assume you also backup the library (I always do). Is that what you mean? And why do the festival lots don't have the same comment? They also end up in the library.
4. What do you mean lot only? When you download those lots, everything in it (like furnishing objects) come with it, right? Or do you mean something else? I thought maybe you have downloaded something from the Exchange (like Old Mill, for example, has two lots on the Exchange) but when I search for Sandy Shoals I get +2800 hits, I got +70000 hits when searching for Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty. So it's easier to ask.
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847 ) Everyday - Cool Summer Nights / 714 / 1386 / 48% / 2 hours
Part of: July 2011 Compilation Set
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 778 but same as # 76)
Upcoming Deals
848 ) Haute Hip / 466 / 859 / 46% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation; 1 item included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 747)
849 ) Sizzle Baby Pro Deep Fryer / 140 / 542 / 74% / 2 hours
Part of: Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 795, # 376, # 529)
850 ) Africa Inspiration Collection / 518 / 1309 / 60% / 2 hours
Part of: Adventurous Life!; World Inspiration Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 873, but less than # 310, # 369)
851 ) Uber Sani-Sim Toilet / 216 / 467 / 54% / 2 hours
Part of: Individual item; not part of any set
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 476, # 644, # 921, # 923)
852 ) Luxe Lounge Spa / 231 / 473 / 51% / 2 hours
Part of: August 2011 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 166, # 423, but less than # 609, # 590, # 61)
853 ) Make a Wish Compilation / 2622 / 4077 / 36% / 2 hours
Not part of any set or compilation
Includes: Once Upon a Time Cottage; Happily Ever After Clothing and Hairstyles; Happily Ever After; Faire Folk Furnishings + Attire; Full Storybook Set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
854 ) Fifi Youth / 40 / 75 / 47% / 2 hours
Part of: Rebel Just Because; I Heart The 50's
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
855 ) Mid-Century Modern Bathroom- Sinkomatic / 20 / 72 / 72% / 2 hours
Part of: Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Collection; When Worlds Collide Collection; Mid-Century Modern Bed and Bath Set; Blast From the Past Compilation; A Mid-Century Modern Trailblazer Set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
856 ) Happily Ever After- Inside, A Princess Dress / 38 / 39 / 3% / 2 hours
Part of: Happily Ever After Clothing and Hairstyles; Once Upon a Time Cottage; Make a Wish Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
857 ) Faire Folk Attire / 370 / 669 / 45% / 2 hours
Part of: Faire Folk Furnishings + Attire; Make a Wish Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 93)
858 ) Haute Hacienda Kitchen- Talavera Tile Counter / 21 / 50 / 58% / 2 hours
Part of: Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set; Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 351)
859 ) F.L. Dining Table / 29 / 48 / 40% / 2 hours
Part of: Regal Living Dining Room Set; Full Regal Living Set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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In case anyone is interested, an update about my experience. It's about Collectionne Stäncké (priced at 1.573 SP). No CYS applies and no DD's.
At one point I got the price down to 125 SP. So I got Roman Numeral and Mirror Study #4 with a value of 130 SP thinking that would be enough to get the green download button. Unfortunately it wasn't, the price went down to 15 SP. Getting another item (Hands > Sands worth 31 SP) did the trick: the set became free. There had to be 1.524 SP spent (83% I think it was) in order to get the set for free. This differs just 49 SP with the original price. However, I did get some items for free: the Forte Lounger (110 SP), A-Simetry Portal (81 SP), Modern Door Arch (83 SP), Study in Fragments (28 SP) and Taza Table (61 SP). But even if you would buy the complete set for it's original price, you would get some items for free since the actual value of all the items in the set is 1.936 SP.
With many thanks to ErnesaT, I used my winnings in her content to get some items, and other generous Simmers that gifted me .
Enough math for today. I'm off making lunch: Greek cheese (feta) in flaky/puff pastry in the oven. It's delicious. Bon appétit to me (of course to all who's about to eat) or as the Greek would say: Kali orexi.
https://youtu.be/X2eiCUQDNvQ
859 ) F.L. Dining Table / 29 / 48 / 40% / 2 hours
Part of: Regal Living Dining Room Set; Full Regal Living Set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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860 ) Scene in Four Parts / 37 / 99 / 63% / 2 hours
Part of: Contemporary Comfort Bedroom; June 2011 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 453, but less than # 911, # 912)
861 ) Front Row Center Bedroom + Wretched Threads / 656 / 1600 / 59% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Includes: Front Row Center Bedroom; Wretched Threads
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 375, but less than # 824)
862 ) Edwardian Expression Kitchen- Haute High Hanging Wall Shelf / 6 / 25 / 76% / 2 hours
Part of: Edwardian Expression Kitchen Set; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
863 ) Cloche and Curl / 43 / 87 / 51% / 2 hours
Part of: The Jazz Age Wear; Jazz Age Living Room + Jazz Age Wear; February 2011 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
864 ) Steampunk Kitchen- Artic Keen Cog and Sprocket Refridgerator / 40 / 81 / 51% / 2 hours (Refridgerator is EA's typo or spelling error - not the DD team's.
Part of: Steampunk Kitchen; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 126)
865 ) Sweetest Lace / 26 / 75 / 65% / 2 hours
Part of: Victorian Fashions
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
866 ) Business Button-down Suit / 43 / 75 / 43% / 2 hours
Part of: Fifth Avenue Fashions
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
867 ) Alice / 24 / 75 / 68% / 2 hours
Part of: Rebel Just Because; I Heart the 50's
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
868 ) Zen Again / 442 / 842 / 48% / 2 hours
Part of: World Inspiration Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 52, # 928, # 811, but less than # 541)
869 ) Locks & Keys / 21 / 75 / 72% / 2 hours
Part of: Life’s a Beach (Swim); Sun, Surf & Sand (Swim + Sleep)
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
870 ) Murano Wooden Block Knife Stock / 10 / 25 / 60% / 2 hours
Part of: Mid Century Modern Kitchen Marvels; Finest Living, Finest Cooking;
December 2011 Compilation Set; Blast From the Past Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
871 ) Pencil Skirt / 44 / 75 / 41% / 2 hours
Part of: Individual item; not part of any set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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@SimLibby - Sorry it has taken me a few days to be able to reply and sorry for any confusion. I followed Ciane's method with the one exception of sometimes choosing sets over a compilation. The spreadsheet I provided in my earlier post is only 1 sheet from the larger workbook I used during the installation. The rest of the sheets in my workbook were all those I downloaded from Ciane. The list I provided above was not my main working sheet which may have lead to the confusion for you. I was providing it so you would see which sets I chose to install.
I am glad that ZeeGee already responded and answered your questions. In addition, I wanted to answer your first question. As well, I would like to elaborate on ZeeGee's response by quoting portions of a discussion from Ciane's thread where Ciane explains the installation of Sandy Shoals.
In answer to question 1, I did install the wallpapers separately as per Ciane's method. The main sheet from my installation workbook would have shown the wallpapers installed in EDC 10.
From Ciane's thread
Again, sorry for any confusion and please always fell free to ask questions.
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Thanks for sharing your experience. It is great to have an example of a set not on the DD.
The two items you purchase only contribute 90% of their cost to drop your CYS or by 117 sp and then the CYS is rounded up to nearest 5 sp. Your cost should be 8 sp or rounded to 10 sp. Why was it 15 sp? This is why I wrote before that CYS math formula was not always 100% accurate.
Your lunch sounds delicious. Yum!
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