STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar drops you into the whirlwind life of a weekend market seller. Water your crops, whip up show-stopping items, and tempt the shoppers into handing over their hard earned cash before the crowds vanish.
This guide will help your stall grow from humble tables to a top-tier bazaar legend in no time!
Plan Your Week: Crop It Like It’s Hot
Planning is crucial in Grand Bazaar. You’ll need to see to your daily duties as well as crafting items to sell when bazaar day rolls around. Check your weekly calendar for festivals or other interruptions so nothing sneaks up on you.
In the morning, after petting your animals and collecting their goods, you’ll want to water and harvest your crops, stashing the excess in storage.
Then, decide on your focus for that day: crafting, chatting with townsfolk, or catching fish and hunting bugs. The more you prepare, the more you will have to sell at the bazaar on Saturday.
READ MORE: STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar DLC Blends Style with Purpose
Money, Money, Money: Make It Rain
Your goal is to earn enough cash to upgrade your stall and ultimately revive Zephyr Town’s bazaar — so selling items strategically is key.
Decorations matter! Make sure you visit Rebecca’s store on market day where you can buy a range of different decorations. Completing in-game achievements will also net you some sweet new signboards.
Small decorations — like signs — can boost the value of specific items, while the right bench can increase the price of anything you display. Stack them up for maximum effect.
Make sure to keep an eye on the Nature Sprite’s cheer meter, which fills up as you sell your produce. Once it’s full, press the ZL button and unleash the cheer to tempt customers into buying more of your wares at even higher prices. You’ll easily rack up extra cash this way.
Sell the Good Stuff: Don’t Be Shabby
Trending and high-quality items are what really count on market day. Make sure to check the list of trending goods each month because punters will snap them up.
High-value crops, rare fish, ores, and crafted items also earn top dollar, so it pays to plan ahead. I found placing emeralds and gems on the table early could net around $4,000 each, giving a serious head start on bazaar upgrades.
READ MORE: Stuck on Birdigo? Here’s our top tips for migration
Sidequests: Bazaar Boss Moves
Completing sidequests is well worth your time as they unlock new stalls at the bazaar and give you upgraded moves to reach fresh areas. More stalls mean more opportunities to buy upgrades and discover ways to boost your farm’s productivity.
Other retailers offer house upgrades, extra storage, new appliances, mushroom farming, and even bee hives; all helping you stock up faster and more efficiently.
Completing your daily chores also earns happy points, which you can spend at the Nature Sprite’s bazaar shop. Snag the glider to zip around Zephyr Town, grab the level 2 bench to boost your product prices, and pick up the storage box so your stall links straight to home — no more running back and forth to stock up!
Bazaar Checklist: Sell Like a Pro
Follow these simple tips and by the time Saturday rolls around, your stall will be sparkling, punters will be queuing, and Zephyr Town’s bazaar will feel alive like never before.
So grab your hoe, get cracking, and let the market madness begin!
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar is out now on Nintendo Switch for $74.95, Nintendo Switch 2 for $89.95, and Steam for $74.95.
