Storage Hunter: 5 Beginner Tips

In Storage Hunter, manage rares strategically, upgrade tools early, and unlock the pawn shop to maximize profits. Focus on smart scanning, effective repairs, and rotating inventory for the best results.

Storage Hunter: 5 Beginner Tips

Upgrade tools, scan rares, and rotate inventory fast to thrive in Storage Hunter.

Storage Hunter Beginner Tips

Managing Rares and Uniques

  • Ignore rares: Store them in your house/garage until you unlock the level 2 scanner—this saves 30g per scan and reduces travel time.
  • Unique items: Get them scanned immediately, as they usually yield 200-300g in profit.
  • Unlock chests as soon as you get them—they typically break even or better.

Reaching 1000g and Early Upgrades

  • Upgrade the repair tool to level 1 for the quest.
  • Take a 2000g loan with 20 payments.
  • Upgrade the repair tool to level 2 immediately—this doubles the value of broken items and boosts ‘bad’ items by around 50%.

Next Step: Level 2 Scanner

  • Run auctions until you accumulate 2000g, then buy the level 2 scanner.
  • This lets you scan and repair all the rares you’ve saved, turning them into big profits.

Saving for the Pawn Shop

  • Save 2500g—2000g for the shop and 500g to fund another auction.

Pawn Shop Mechanics

  • Sell items at up to +50% above their listed value.
  • The customer timer is based on the item’s sale price—check the store size page on your laptop for countdowns.
  • Avoid haggling if the price is already at +50% value.
  • After a sale, collect the money from the laptop by clicking the button in the top right corner—don’t leave funds in the store.

Bug Warning: If a display shows an empty slot but the card indicates a sale value, save and reload to clear the bug-it can block your store.

Shop Upgrades

  • Although the game suggests choosing a specialization, prioritize upgrading the display size—this doubles your item slots.
  • More slots mean faster inventory rotation, as each item starts its own timer when placed on display.

From here, you’re free to continue the main quest or explore side activities. Good luck, and may you hit the motherloads!