Loot Tiers by Value

Not all loot is created equal. Prioritize these items when you see them:

High Value ($200+ each)

• Laptops and tablets
• Jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces)
• Gold bars (Update 1.3)
• Cash stacks
• Smartphones

Medium Value ($80-$200)

• Gaming consoles
• Power tools
• Brand-name clothing
• Cameras
• Stereos

Low Value (under $80)

• Kitchen appliances
• Decorations
• Books
• Clothing
• General household items

House Types and Expected Loot

Different house layouts favor different loot types:

Suburban Houses

Low to medium security. Expect household electronics, some cash, occasional jewelry. Good for beginners. Two to three bedrooms offer the most loot density per visit.

Upscale Residences

Higher security (alarms, electronic locks). Better loot: laptops, jewelry boxes, wall safes. Bring the hacking tool for electronic locks.

Apartments

Tight spaces, multiple floors, neighbors nearby. High noise risk. Loot is concentrated in bedrooms and living rooms. Quick in-and-out targets.

Commercial Properties

Stores, offices, pawn shops. High-value display items behind glass. The glass knife is essential. Expect security cameras and alarms.

Heist Locations

Special high-security targets unlocked through progression. Require full tool kits and planning. Best loot in the game: gold bars, authentic jewelry, high-end electronics.

Item Request System

Some items on your map have specific wants. If you bring a requested item to the right NPC, you get bonus cash on top of the regular sell price.

How it works:

1. Check your item request list at the hideout notice board
2. Note what items are requested and by whom
3. When looting, keep requested items instead of selling them immediately
4. Deliver the items to the requesting NPC

Requested items pay about 50-100% more than fence prices according to community reports. Stacking multiple requests for the same item type is possible and lucrative.

Gold Bars (Update 1.3)

Gold bars are a special loot type introduced in Update 1.3. They are used for safehouse upgrades rather than direct cash:

• Found in: High-security targets, heist locations
• Authentic vs Fake: Some jewelry is fake. Authentic gold bars are clearly marked. Fake jewelry sells for less but still has some value.
• Use: Gold bars upgrade your basement hideout for better storage and tool racks

Per-Map Loot Differences

Crime Simulator's 1.2 update added the Rural Arizona map with distinct loot pools:

Each map resets its loot table periodically. If you clear a high-value house, note the in-game day and revisit after 3-4 days -- loot will respawn based on community observations.

The Common Mistake

Most new players sell every item they find to the nearest fence immediately. This is leaving money on the table. Crime Simulator's economy has hidden mechanics that punish haphazard selling and reward patient strategy.

Rule 1: Item Requests First

The item request system offers 50-100% premium over fence prices. Before selling anything:

1. Check the item request board at your hideout
2. Mark which items are currently requested
3. Keep those items in your stash
4. Deliver them on your next visit to that map area

Rule 2: Duplicate Skill Leaflets

Skill leaflets are a hidden cash cow. Once you have learned a skill, any duplicate leaflet you find can be sold at a premium price.

Leaflet selling tips:

• Base price for a duplicate leaflet: about $300-$500 based on community estimates
• Check all special boxes during heists -- they occasionally reward random leaflets
• Never sell a leaflet you have not yet read. Read first, confirm it is a duplicate, then sell.

Rule 3: Fence Price Fluctuation

Fences reduce their buy prices if you sell too much of the same item type in a single day. The mechanic is designed to prevent farming a single item.

How to work around it:

• Sell different item types in rotation
• Wait a full game day before selling the same category again
• Use different fences on different maps -- each has independent pricing

Rule 4: Jobs Over Fencing

Job board contracts pay in guaranteed cash rather than variable fence prices. Complete every available job before free-roam selling:

Jobs count toward your quota, freeing your loot to be held for item requests or better fence prices.

Rule 5: Stash Management

Your hideout has limited storage early on. Manage it carefully:

Advanced: The Stack Strategy

Experienced players use this rotation for maximum daily profit:

1. Morning: Check job board, accept jobs
2. Mid-day: Rob houses, focusing on job-related targets
3. Check: Verify item request status for items found
4. Evening: Deliver requested items, fence the rest
5. Return: Go to hideout, check if quota is met

This cycle takes about 20-30 minutes per game day and consistently beats quota by 30-50% according to community strategy guides.

Quota Buffer

Always keep about 20% more value in stash than your current quota requires. This buffer covers unexpected tool breakage, medical costs from failed heists, and price drops at fences.