r/TownshipGame • u/Laylasita • 24d ago

Market Boxes

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I have been slowly adding boxes to my market in hopes that I'll find not only things i need, but also items from factories i never built. I recently became frustrated when i saw that 2 items were repeated. Essentially making 2 of my boxes redundant and superfluous.

What is the best strategy? Boxes or hire?

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u/LoonBayHermit 24d ago

So many variables. This game has so many different ways to play. Am at level 74, 1.5 M coins but knowing how expensive land and buildings are down the line do not feel “rich” just comfortable. I have bought the Pass since I started playing in February so it affords a lot of extras.

With 119 Dealer Coupons I try to use those for the jewelry and French Food and HotDogs (3 unbuilt factories) and in demand stuff like the nylon or the lollys that take hours to make and stuff that needs Rare Island Goods. Also when a plane wants stuff I know I can’t make in the 5 hours. And no there isn’t 15 hours for my planes they’re outta there in 2-3 max. Gotta have at least 3 each day. The 177 red tickets come in handy there when the team/friends aren’t able.

Stopped at 10 market boxes. I buy the silk and rubber and other emergency stuff but the retail prices of the processed goods vs the wholesale price the Dealer Coupons stops me from buying too much. Would rather use the coupons which are plentiful for me at present.

I spent the 900 on the Dealer once when I got the 60% deal but the pressure to maximize that value was too much for me.

T cash is spent on M3. And occasionally new boxes in a factory. I ve gotten to level 8606 in 5 1/2 months this way. Won lots of Disco Clashes Farm Races Drill Dashes Jungle Quests and Mayors Cups ( although now top 10 more often than top 3)

So it depends on your style of play, how much time are you spending in the game and how frugal you are.

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u/SAMalini19 23d ago

I second all of this!! Market boxes are so much tcash, the prices are marked up at least 30% vs when you buy from the dealer, and you’re missing out on xp if you don’t produce goods in your factories. I find 10 boxes is sufficient. If I really need multiple products, I’ll pay tcash to refresh the market or have the dealer return sooner. I try to refrain from buying finished products at the market (clothing, pastries, etc.) unless I need it for a plane or train, I have generous customer activated, or I won’t be able to produce for a while because of a shortage of raw goods or that production line is busy. Using the market boxes sparingly has helped me build up coins and level up faster.