Probably Stolen: How to Buy the Store

Being a shopkeeper in Probably Stolen comes with its fair share of problems. You have to deal with criminals like the Butcher and Lou. And there’s always money to worry about. At some point, you will want to own the store instead of paying rent every week. But the problem is that the game doesn’t make the process very clear. In this guide, I will explain how to buy the store in Probably Stolen and which payment option is better.

How to Buy the Store in Probably Stolen

First, you need to make sure you have enough Credits to buy the store. The exact amount you have to pay depends on your difficulty. I’m playing on Price Gouge, where the store costs 12,000 Credits. The price is the same on Mark Up, but I believe it’s high on Thin Margins and Red Ink.

From what I have seen, the store’s value stays the same until Day 50. After that, it starts increasing. You can check its current value by opening the Calendar.

The main thing to know is that having enough Credits won’t unlock the buy option right away. You will need to wait until the Landlord visits to collect your rent. He comes once a week to collect your rent. When he arrives on the due day, you’ll get a third option to buy the store along with the usual rent options. Select it.

Ways to Buy the Store in Probably Stolen

There are two ways to buy the store in Probably Stolen. You can either pay the full price to the Landlord or get a mortgage through the Loan Shark. Here’s how both options work.

Buying the Store From the Landlord

This is the straightforward option. Save enough Credits to cover the store’s price, then wait for the Landlord to visit on rent day. When he arrives to collect your rent, you will get the option to buy the store. Pay the full amount, and he will hand over the deed. The store is now yours.

Buying the Store Through a Mortgage

If you don’t have enough Credits to pay the full price, you can get a mortgage from the Loan Shark instead. He will ask for a smaller upfront payment and let you pay the rest in weekly installments. However, you’ll also have to pay interest.

If you accept, you will have to pay the initial amount and then make your weekly payments until the mortgage is fully paid off. Once you’ve cleared the debt, he will give you the deed. The upfront payment and weekly installments depend on your difficulty.

You won’t have to pay rent to the Landlord anymore. However, be careful not to miss any mortgage payments. If you do, the Loan Shark will take items from your store to cover the amount you owe. If your items aren’t worth enough to cover the payment, you will get the Repossession ending.

Should You Buy the Store or Get a Mortgage?

I’d recommend buying the store directly from the Landlord if you can afford it. You will pay less overall because the Loan Shark charges interest on top of the store’s price. You also won’t have to worry about big weekly payments or risk losing your store through the Repossession ending.

If you choose the mortgage, make sure your store is earning enough to cover the installments. A slow week can make things difficult, especially if you are also dealing with troublemakers like Lou.

Systems

Released

October 28, 2026

Developer(s)

Questing Goose Studio

Publisher(s)

tinyBuild

Number of Players

Single-player

Steam Deck Compatibility

Playable

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