Guide
Learn how Storage Hunters: Open World item value works in normal play, including base value, markup, mutations, condition loss and when to use the calculator.
Quick Answer
Start with the item's base value, then account for low-value markup, visible mutations and condition. You do not need to run the math by hand every time; use the calculator when an item is mutated, damaged, expensive or hard to judge during an auction.
Every item has a base value. Treat it as the clean starting point before condition, mutations and other value rules change the sell price. This is the number you should check first when deciding what to haul after an auction.
| Player question | What to check | Best tool |
|---|---|---|
| Is this item worth carrying? | Base value, size and route time | Item Wiki |
| What will this mutated item sell for? | Base value, condition and visible mutations | Calculator |
| Why does this shelf price look odd? | Closest mutation price matches | Mutation Guesser |
Low-value items can receive extra markup before mutation value is applied. That is why a cheap item with Gold, Diamond, Void or Secret can sell for more than it looks like at first glance.
Mutations are where quick value guesses start to fail. A normal item might be easy to judge, but a mutated item can jump several value tiers. Current calculator behavior treats selected mutations as multiplicative, so stacked items should be checked instead of guessed.
| Situation | What it means | Action |
|---|---|---|
| One visible mutation | Easy to compare against the mutation table | Check mutations |
| Multiple visible mutations | Multiplier can climb fast | Open calculator |
| Unknown shelf price | Single-mutation guesses can be compared | Use guesser |
Condition is not just a flat punishment. The value formula uses a dynamic floor, so stronger mutated items keep more value even when condition is low. A damaged high-value mutated item can still be worth selling or hauling.
You do not need the calculator for every common item. Use it when the decision is expensive, unclear or easy to misread. The goal is better auction judgment, not doing math for its own sake.
Use the calculator to compare auction, hauling and selling decisions before you commit. For a very expensive item, compare the estimate with the price shown in game so condition, new mutations or balance changes do not catch you by surprise.
Estimate sell price from item, condition and mutations.
Check Standard, Event, Washing, Time Capsule and Limited Passive multipliers.
Find base values before deciding what to haul or sell.
No. Most normal low-value items can be judged quickly once you know the area. Use the calculator for mutated items, damaged valuable items, suspicious shelf prices and auction decisions where a wrong guess costs real profit.
Low-value items can receive markup before mutation value is applied. That means a cheap item with a strong mutation can sometimes beat a larger item with weak base value and no mutation.
Use it as a fast decision check for auctions, hauling and shop prices. For an especially valuable item, compare the estimate with the current in-game price before accepting a sale.
Search base values before buying or selling.
Model condition and mutation impact instantly.
Compare shelf prices against likely mutation candidates.
