Tech Shop
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Technology |
| Products | 6 |
| Consumption Rate | 0.03 units/NPC/hour |
| Best For | Capital-rich traders, high-value transactions |
Overview
The Tech shop is where trading starts to feel like big business. Technology products have high base prices, which means each sale generates substantial revenue — but the consumption rate is only half that of clothing. Tech trading demands patience, capital, and smart regional placement.
Products
| Product | Price Tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones | Low | Cheapest tech item, fastest turnover in category |
| Keyboard | Low-Mid | Affordable accessory, steady seller |
| Mouse | Low-Mid | Pairs well with Keyboard in demand |
| Monitor | Mid-High | Significant purchase, solid margins |
| Laptop | High | Big-ticket item with excellent per-sale revenue |
| Smartphone | High | Most popular tech product, strong demand despite high price |
Supplier Tiers
- Cheap tier — Acceptable for Headphones and peripherals where you want to maximize margin on lower-priced items.
- Standard tier — Best for Keyboards, Mice, and Monitors. Keeps stocking costs manageable while maintaining good appeal.
- Premium tier — Essential for Laptops and Smartphones in tech-heavy regions. Premium electronics have dramatically better appeal, and the wealthy NPC demographics in high-level regions expect quality.
Pricing Tips
Tech pricing is less competitive than food or clothing because fewer players run Tech shops:
- Accessories (Headphones, Keyboard, Mouse): Aim for 25-35% margins. These are your volume products within the tech category.
- Monitor: Push for 30-45% margins. A mid-range product that balances turnover and profit.
- Laptop and Smartphone: These flagship products can support 35-50% margins in the right regions. In the Industrial Zone with minimal competition, you can go even higher.
Best Regions
- Industrial Zone (Lv20, 11%) — The definitive tech market. This is where Tech shops belong.
- Harbor Front (Lv40, 10%) — Balanced demand includes a healthy tech appetite.
- Central Plaza (Lv15, 18%) — The massive population generates enough tech demand to make it worthwhile despite competition.
- Riverside (Lv70, 3%) — Small but extremely wealthy. Premium tech sells at extraordinary margins.
Strategy
Tech trading is a capital-intensive game. Stocking a full Tech shop costs significantly more than a Grocery shop, so do not jump in until you can afford to keep shelves full. Focus on the Industrial Zone where demand is highest, and stock a mix of accessories (for turnover) and flagships (for margin). Premium Smartphones in high-level regions are some of the most profitable individual products in Tradorn.