The first time the shop’s internet lit up, three repair requests waited in my inbox and I had a single screwdriver. A customer dropped a shattered phone on the counter and the clock started ticking. I had 10,000 Yen and had to choose purchases that would pay back fast.
A single slow screwdriver can turn a two-hour job into an afternoon of lost income. Best shop purchases in ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs
I’ve spent late nights in tiny virtual storefronts on Steam and talked to players on the ReStory Discord about the one thing that changes momentum: smart buys. You don’t need every tool on day one—you need the right ones that let you process more orders, convert broken parts into cash, and steer endings toward the finish you want. Below I list what I buy first, why I buy it, and how it affects your shop’s flow.
| Item | Cost | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Any functioning gadget | Varies | Scan the marketplace (Steam community listings and player trades on Discord/Reddit). A cheap, functioning device can be resold whole for profit or stripped for parts to finish other orders—so keep a small buying fund and don’t buy when emotion beats arithmetic. |
| Electric Screwdriver | 55,000 Yen (≈€320) | The single biggest time-saver. The Electric Screwdriver is like a Swiss Army knife for the shop: it speeds every teardown and reassembly so you finish more jobs per session. Buy this as soon as you can if you plan to scale. |
| Thick Brush | 4,000 Yen (≈€23) | Cheap, effective cleaning without the Dense Brush’s price tag. You’ll use it on nearly every repair—small investment, frequent returns. |
| Ultrasonic Bath | Varies | Even the basic model removes manual scrubbing and lets you queue multiple clean cycles. If you care about achievements and throughput, this pays for itself by saving labor time and unlocking orders you couldn’t otherwise fast-process. |
| Shredder | 70,000 Yen (≈€410) | When parts pile up, the Shredder converts unwanted components into steady revenue. Think of it as a small engine that hums your cash flow back to life—buy the basic model first, upgrade later if you need speed. |
| Toolkit | 90,000 Yen (≈€520) | Allows you to hack and modify devices, opening higher-paying orders and alternate endings. If you enjoy creative fixes or want achievements tied to custom builds, this is the bridge. |
| License | Varies | Licenses unlock new order types and story branches. They’re an investment toward the endings and achievements on Steam—buy them when you can afford to chase the narrative or specific rewards. |
What should I buy first in ReStory?
Start with the Electric Screwdriver (55,000 Yen, ≈€320) and the Thick Brush (4,000 Yen, ≈€23). The screwdriver cuts task time dramatically; the brush keeps turnaround fast. If you can’t afford both, prioritize the screwdriver—time saved scales every repair.
How do I make money fast in ReStory?
Selling functioning gadgets, using the Shredder to convert excess parts (70,000 Yen, ≈€410), and adding an Ultrasonic Bath to process cleanings in parallel are the fastest levers. Join Steam community groups and the ReStory subreddit for market tips and rare-item finds that boost margins.
Are licenses worth buying in ReStory?
Yes—licenses open new order pools and endings, and many are tied to Steam achievements. If you care about story routes or achievement hunting, buy licenses as soon as you’ve covered the basic throughput tools.
Tools from Valve’s Steam community and advice on the ReStory Discord helped me prioritize purchases; players trading on Reddit also taught me cheap-sell windows you won’t find inside the game. You can treat purchases like experiments: small bets that either speed you up, increase margin, or give you new story options—what will you buy first, and which purchase will you regret ignoring when the late-night order arrives?