Carl Lyngholm
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6/24/2016
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Figured I ask another question while I'm here...
Enjoying the game, but my major issue so far is trying to decide what to do with the myriad number of items I keep accumulating. Obviously, I imagine it depends on each individual item and my current circumstance, but (as far as I can tell) it essentially breaks down to either selling them to the Bazzar (sp?), or (for items I can use) waiting until I have a sufficient amount to satisfy the requirement to use them in some fashion (which seems for the most part to convert those items for more advanced items). Money (at least at first) seems pretty hard to come by, so outright selling them is obviously useful, but I have sneaking suspicion it's better to hold on to them for their various uses. So, generally speaking, should I be selling the majority of the items I acquire, or is it better to keep them? Thanks.
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Professor Strix
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6/24/2016
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Only sell them if you need to buy something. Keep them. Cling to them if your very life depends on it. And you will still want that you had more when the situation calls for it.
Money is overrated. Unless you want a goat or a cider.
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Harlocke
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6/25/2016
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If you need to sell something, it's best to sell easily replaceable stuff like jade, pearls, rostygold, and bulk goods that are easy to grind.
You still shouldn't sell them unless you have to, since they have their uses, but it's better than selling something that requires an opportunity card to obtain. It's a good idea to keep a small reserve of maybe 1000 of each bulk item just in case you need some.
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Skinnyman
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6/25/2016
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The list is big, but I suggest taking a look at the PoSI crafting guide. Regarding 4 card lodgings, there are cheaper options to buy them instead of getting them directly from the bazaar. Expensive items, like Searing Enigma, have few usages so it's easy to check wiki and see where and how many you'll need.
Rostygold, Strong-Backed Labour and many other are required for item crafting so it'll be best to start pilling them up so you won't need to waste AP to get them back once you're a PoSI. Cryptic clues can be converted later on using this options which has a nice rare success; this way you'll get better value for them.
As for your gear, start with small ones which give a penalty to a stat, as they are cheaper; eventually you'll have a specific set for your 4 skills, but don't rush into it. Check the attribute specific items on wiki to pick up your best in slot, but keep in mind the costs, the extra bonus and the items usages. A good example is the pair of kifers; they have a +7 shadow, but the next best has +8 (excluding profession and Fate). They cost 400, but they can be used on Heists (for a good option), but the umbrella is 450 and has no usage.
The list goes on, but I think you get an idea of how things run.
Plus, I think all of us sold something at a bazaar just to find out later that it was a bad idea. 
Cheers and happy hoarding!
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Neonir
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6/27/2016
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I keep seeing "only sell things when you're looking to buy something" being said in this thread, but I'd like to point out ever so quickly, that (Certainly at least for me) when you're a new player, you're ALWAYS looking to buy something, you have nothing, and even the fairly basic 12 echo equipment looks freaking sweet and can help you progress so much faster, and while the people who have made 5 accounts might say that's not necessary to do, keep in mind, if you're playing for the first time, you actually WANNA see what happens next, not only that, but you wanna progress, you wanna explore and achieve. I would presume that no one starts fallen london with the mindset of "okay, time to grind me some stats", you come in wanting to play out your characters story.
Plus, I would assume a decent number of people just wanna get the equipment to make their character come off as stylish/badass/thematic as possible.
To that end, I say this: Sell whatever you please, as it belongs to you and you can do whatever you wish with it, but keep in mind, every thing you sell this early in the game (EVERYTHING) You will need to find again at some point in the future, however (for the most part) it will be easier to get in the future as well.
Keep this in mind when selling, and take your agency in your own hands. Hoard, spend, do as you please, but do so wisely and with forethought.
edited by Neonir on 6/27/2016
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Ian Hart
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6/24/2016
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Professor Strix wrote:
Only sell them if you need to buy something. Keep them. Cling to them if your very life depends on it. And you will still want that you had more when the situation calls for it.
Money is overrated. Unless you want a goat or a cider.
Well, do remember that most of the best-in-slot items cost money, or use something that costs money as material. Until you are fully equipped, accumulating echoes is quite important.
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