10 Mistakes I learned from after 150 hours in STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar!

Summary

In this video, Josh shares 10 common mistakes to avoid in *Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar* based on his 150+ hours of gameplay. He discusses important tips like why you shouldn't focus on 5-star quality items, the hidden benefits of buying cooked rice from Meline, and the importance of managing your orders and trees efficiently. He also emphasizes how to make the most of your time at the bazaar and suggests tips for boosting relationships with key characters like Kagatsu. From storage hacks to maximizing profits, these tips are essential for both new and experienced players.

Takeaways

• 😀 Avoid producing items with 4, 4.5, or 5-star quality unless you're aiming for items beyond 5 stars. Buffs stop working past 5 stars, so there's no benefit in aiming for anything higher until you're able to reach 7-star quality.
• 🍚 Buy cooked rice from Meline! It’s cheap (127g per bowl) and can be turned into profitable items like mochi or dango, making it a simple and effective way to boost your bazaar sales.
• 🛒 Plan your orders at Miguel's Mercantile wisely. Avoid placing orders on Thursdays, as you won’t receive them until Sunday. Order items between Sunday and Wednesday to avoid delays.
• 🌳 Don’t leave trees in the ground all year round. Uproot them and store them if they’re not producing fruit, as space is limited and each tree takes up 9 tiles.
• 🌱 Fertilize trees while they’re growing to maximize the quantity of fruit they produce. Once mature, fertilization won’t increase their star quality but will still boost the yield.
• 🔔 Save time at the bazaar by ringing the bell once and jumping immediately after. This cancels the animation and lets you move on to other tasks quickly.
• 🗂️ Organize your bazaar stock wisely. Place cheaper items at the top to fill the chair gauge faster, then sell more expensive items during chair time for higher profits.
• 👩‍❤️‍👨 Don’t neglect relationships, especially with Kagatsu. Befriend her to unlock valuable buffs that increase your efficiency for 30 in-game hours, boosting your productivity.
• 📦 Manage your storage by using a trick to store items in dispensers. You can cancel production of certain items (like lumber) to free up space and store them for later use.
• ⚠️ Be mindful of the weekly reset on the chair gauge at the bazaar. The gauge does not carry over to the next week, so make sure to use it before the end of your shift to maximize profits.

Q & A

Why is it not worth producing items with 4.5 or 5 stars in quality for the bazaar?

The quality buff from the bazaar decor stops working at 5 stars, meaning that items with quality from 3.5 to 5 stars will sell at the same price as 5 stars. So, unless you can reach 7 stars, it’s better to focus on items with 3.5 stars.

What is the benefit of buying cooked rice from Meline?

Meline offers an infinite supply of cooked rice, which can be used to create other items like mochi or dango, often for a higher value than the original rice cost, making it a great investment for easy, quick profit.

Why should you avoid placing orders with Miguel on a Thursday?

If you order on Thursday, you won’t be able to pick up your items until Sunday, as Miguel is unavailable on Fridays and Saturdays. Ideally, place orders between Sunday and Wednesday to avoid this delay.

What is the purpose of uprooting trees and storing them in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar?

Uprooting trees allows you to free up space in your fields, as trees occupy nine squares and don’t produce fruit during the off-season. You can store them for later use when they are in season.

How does fertilizing trees affect their yield in Grand Bazaar?

Fertilizing trees increases their yield, meaning more fruit per harvest. While a tree’s quality won’t improve after reaching maturity, continuous fertilization boosts the amount of fruit harvested.

What is the trick for skipping the bell ringing animation at the bazaar?

You can skip the full animation of the bell by jumping right after the first ring. This allows you to move on immediately without waiting for all three rings to finish.

What strategy should you use to maximize your sales during the bazaar?

Arrange your stock so that cheaper items are placed at the top to quickly fill the chair gauge. Save more expensive items, like accessories, for when the chair squad is activated for bonus profits.

Does the chair gauge carry over to the next bazaar week?

No, the chair gauge does not carry over to the next week. It resets every week, so it’s important to use it before your shift ends to maximize your profits.

Why is Kagatsu such an important character to befriend?

Befriending Kagatsu unlocks valuable buffs that last 30 in-game hours, which boost various aspects of the game. These buffs stack with food buffs, making it easier to level up friendships and progress.

What is the storage trick to avoid clogging up space with materials like sturdy lumber?

You can start a production batch in the yellow windmill and cancel it, storing the materials in the dispenser without using up space. This allows you to keep your materials on hand until you're ready to process them.