Cheapest way to own compilation/sets/venues!
Okay, I have been lurking on the Daily Deal and Cascades threads (which are absolutely fantastic). But these threads are listings deals and cascades, as their names say, and so it’s not always immedia...
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@waterywatermelon - I would love to help you get the most value for your simpoints. Sorry for this lengthy post.
I am going to assume that you do not own any items in the sets you have listed. Merelhyn's lists on page 1 is based on that assumption.
Back when I was still stalking the DD, I would regularly check all the sets' store pages to see if the download button was activated. Also, after I did complete a set, I would check the store page of the compilations or combo sets that the set I just purchased was included in. Sometimes, once you own a set, the CYS discount for the compilation or combo set also activated those download buttons.
Have you tried the Animal Abounds Cascade? You can read about the cascade on the DD thread. If the cascade works for you, for about 400 sp, you will own two compilations, Tip Top Toddler Collection worth 2,795 sp and Kids! 2010 worth 4,950 sp. There is some overlap between the collections. Merelhyn has it listed on page 1 of this thread
Do you check the Make Me an Offer Machine? You may be offered items that are not on the Sales Page or Daily Deal. You might be offered a world. The only world on the DD is Sunlit Tides.
Speaking of Sunlit Tides, you have listed that you plan to buy Sunlit Tides when it comes up on the DD. In your separates list, you listed you want Infinite Zen Massage Table for 468 sp. The massage table is included in Serenity Retreat venue which included in the Gold version of Sunlit Tides. Serenity Retreat is offered on the DD and the best price is Deal 690 for 513 points. For 45 points more than the massage table, you will get the entire venue. So, you will get the lot, the massage table, Keep Me Clean Outdoor Shower and 10 other items.
When buying separates, make certain you have no plan to buy the venue or gold world in the future. You will not get credit for the premium item if the set or venue is not eligible for CYS discount. For example, the Head Start Playpen is included with Tiny Prodigies Early Learning Center. If you later decide you want the venue, you will have spent an extra 648 sp. I see you have plans to buy the standard version of Aurora Skies so maybe you have no desire to own the Learning Center which is included in the gold version of Aurora Skies.
You have listed Once Upon a Time Cottage in your separates list. That set is included in Make a Wish Compilation so if you follow the list to obtain Make a Wish, you will be getting Once Upon a Time Cottage.
Buy 1 item before buying the set
A basic rule for CYS has always been if you don't own anything from the set, always buy the cheapest item in the set before buying the set, even if you have to pay full price. This rule applies to Bohemian Garden and Mother Russia since none of their items are on available on the DD. I think one of the flower sets is the cheapest item for the Garden and Valenki Boots for Mother Russia.
Check Merelhyn's lists on page 1
For all the sets in your list check page 1 for suggested items to buy. For example, you list Palace of Versailles Deal 213 for 463 sp, but you don't have deal 889 riding on Horseback Pants on your list. Merelhyn shows you will save 57 points if you buy the pants to lower your CYS.
* Palace of Versailles, 406/1342 sp, 70%
- DD #889: Riding on Horseback Pants (19/75 sp)
- DD #213: Palace of Versailles (387 sp)
I am going to assume that you do not own any items in the sets you have listed. Merelhyn's lists on page 1 is based on that assumption.
Back when I was still stalking the DD, I would regularly check all the sets' store pages to see if the download button was activated. Also, after I did complete a set, I would check the store page of the compilations or combo sets that the set I just purchased was included in. Sometimes, once you own a set, the CYS discount for the compilation or combo set also activated those download buttons.
Have you tried the Animal Abounds Cascade? You can read about the cascade on the DD thread. If the cascade works for you, for about 400 sp, you will own two compilations, Tip Top Toddler Collection worth 2,795 sp and Kids! 2010 worth 4,950 sp. There is some overlap between the collections. Merelhyn has it listed on page 1 of this thread
Do you check the Make Me an Offer Machine? You may be offered items that are not on the Sales Page or Daily Deal. You might be offered a world. The only world on the DD is Sunlit Tides.
Speaking of Sunlit Tides, you have listed that you plan to buy Sunlit Tides when it comes up on the DD. In your separates list, you listed you want Infinite Zen Massage Table for 468 sp. The massage table is included in Serenity Retreat venue which included in the Gold version of Sunlit Tides. Serenity Retreat is offered on the DD and the best price is Deal 690 for 513 points. For 45 points more than the massage table, you will get the entire venue. So, you will get the lot, the massage table, Keep Me Clean Outdoor Shower and 10 other items.
When buying separates, make certain you have no plan to buy the venue or gold world in the future. You will not get credit for the premium item if the set or venue is not eligible for CYS discount. For example, the Head Start Playpen is included with Tiny Prodigies Early Learning Center. If you later decide you want the venue, you will have spent an extra 648 sp. I see you have plans to buy the standard version of Aurora Skies so maybe you have no desire to own the Learning Center which is included in the gold version of Aurora Skies.
You have listed Once Upon a Time Cottage in your separates list. That set is included in Make a Wish Compilation so if you follow the list to obtain Make a Wish, you will be getting Once Upon a Time Cottage.
Buy 1 item before buying the set
A basic rule for CYS has always been if you don't own anything from the set, always buy the cheapest item in the set before buying the set, even if you have to pay full price. This rule applies to Bohemian Garden and Mother Russia since none of their items are on available on the DD. I think one of the flower sets is the cheapest item for the Garden and Valenki Boots for Mother Russia.
From Page 1 of the DD thread in the section on CYS:
The first item you buy in a set that is CYS enabled takes more off the price of the set than you paid for the item. But this only works for the first item. Normally each item you buy only reduces the set price by 90% of the cost of the item but for the first item you also get a bonus of 10% of the whole set price. If you buy the first item in a set at full price, your discount is equal to (10% of the Set Price) - (10% of the item cost).
Check Merelhyn's lists on page 1
For all the sets in your list check page 1 for suggested items to buy. For example, you list Palace of Versailles Deal 213 for 463 sp, but you don't have deal 889 riding on Horseback Pants on your list. Merelhyn shows you will save 57 points if you buy the pants to lower your CYS.
* Palace of Versailles, 406/1342 sp, 70%
- DD #889: Riding on Horseback Pants (19/75 sp)
- DD #213: Palace of Versailles (387 sp)
