ELASTIC GOODS PRICE PEAKS: MAXIMIZE YOUR BILLS | ENDFIELD BLOG
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TL;DR - Key Points
- Buy below 1,000 bills — Base cost is 2,000, -50% off gets you to 1k. Max discounts ~-85% (below 400) are rare
- Sell at peak price for your tier — Don’t chase higher tiers, you’ll end up never selling
- Hold until Thursday–Sunday — Prices ramp up toward week’s end. Even days hit higher than odd days
- Check friend shops first — A nearly full friends list usually has someone near max for every good
- Wuling peaks ~100 bills higher — Wuling goods command premium over Valley-IV equivalents
- Realistic discount target: -40% to -50% — Don’t wait for max discounts, buy around 1,000–1,100 and move on
- No FOMO needed — Patches are long enough that you’ll get everything anyway
Understanding Elastic Goods Pricing
All elastic goods share a base cost of 2,000 bills. The market fluctuates throughout the week, with discounts reaching down to approximately -85% at their lowest and peaks varying by tier.
The key insight: don’t look at percentages, operate on raw numbers, especially when selling. A 50% discount sounds great, but if you’re waiting for 85% off, you might miss solid buying opportunities.
Price Tiers Breakdown
Low Peak Tier — 4,600–4,700 (Wuling ~4,700)
| Valley-IV Goods |
|---|
| Kitchenware |
| Dangles |
| Drill |
| War Tins |
| Movies |
| Tincture |
| Pears |
| Nymphsprout |
Mid Peak Tier — 5,000–5,100 (Wuling ~5,100)
| Valley-IV Goods | Wuling Goods |
|---|---|
| Fillets | Rafts |
| Syrup | |
| Knucklebones | |
| Crystals | |
| Chubby Lung | |
| Filter Cores |
High Peak Tier — 5,400–5,500 (Wuling ~5,500)
| Wuling Goods |
|---|
| Saplings |
| Pickaxes |
| Helmets |
| Toy Blocks |
Weekly Price Cycle
Monday: Buy Day
Start of week = lowest prices. This is when you should be purchasing, not selling. Stock up on goods you need for production or trading.
Thursday–Sunday: Sell Window
Prices ramp up as the week progresses. Even days hit higher than odd days, making Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday your prime selling days.
Don’t hesitate to buy Low Peak goods just because of their lower ceiling — they still provide solid profit margins when bought at discount and sold at peak.
Trading Strategy
Know Your Tier
If you’re hoarding a Low Peak good waiting for 5k, you’ll end up never selling it. Each item has a set price range. Work within it.
Friend Shop Priority
Before checking the open market, scan your friend shops. A nearly full friends list usually has at least one person near max for every good. The strategy:
- Buy the cheapest item from friends
- Sell to whoever’s offering the most
- Repeat for maximum efficiency
Wuling vs Valley-IV
Wuling goods consistently peak approximately 100 bills higher than their V4 counterparts. However, max discounts for Wuling items may only appear once all outposts are unlocked.
If all goods have the same current price, favor High Peak items over Low Peak — same buy price, higher ceiling.
Market Changes Since Launch
At launch, prices could reach 5,600–6,000 bills at peak. Current caps are lower. This could be due to:
- Active nerfing by developers
- Player purchases influencing the fresh market
- Natural market stabilization
Either way, plan around current numbers, not launch-era expectations.
Final Notes
You don’t need to maximize any of this. The patch cycle is long enough that you’ll acquire everything you need through normal play. This guide is informative, not prescriptive.
Play at your own pace, trade when it makes sense for your situation, and don’t stress about perfect optimization.
Got questions about the elastic goods market? Drop them in the comments or join our community discussion.
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