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Version 1.0
This is a small guide to the attributes of the items in Buy Mode. This makes it
possible to plan what you may want to buy without jumping out of Live Mode.
Hopefully it will come in handy. Odds are I will not add player created items;
only ones released by Maxis.
Guide to abbreviations
*-Items with a * preceding it can be downloaded from www.thesims.com
Hu-Hunger
C-Comfort
Hy-Hygiene
B-Bladder
E-Energy
F-Fun
R-Room
Any numbers following these symbols represent the item's contribution i.e. a
chair with C2 has a comfort level of 2.
#x#-This represents how much room an item takes up. If it is 2x3, it takes up 2
spaces in one direction, and 3 in the other
Seating
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CHAIRS(seat 1)
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Werkbunnst All Purpose Chair--$80-C2-1x1--The cheapest chair in the game,
but not bad for starting out. Best used as a seat at the table in the
kitchen/dining room.
Sioux Sity Wicker Chair--$80-C2-1x1--Tied as the cheapest chair, but this
one is an armchair. This looks better in front of the TV or fireplace.
Posture Plus Office Chair--$100-C3-1x1--Your typical office chair, great
for in front of a desk.
Deck Chair by Survivall--$150-C3-1x1--A step up from the older dining room
chair, and also looks great outside for barbecues or other outdoor events.
Touch of Teak Dinette Chair--$200-C3-1x1--Finally, a decent looking dining
chair. Make it look like you have style by adding this to your home.
Country Class Armchair--$250-C4-1x1--A nice comfortable, but purple, chair.
Not too bad though.
"Back Slack" Recliner--$250-C6 E3-2x1--At last, a recliner. Definitely
better than the Country Class Armchair, unless you are still in a small room.
This does take up an extra space since it reclines, unlike the previous chairs.
"Citronel" from Chiclettina Inc.--$450-C7-1x1--Wow, this is...yellow.
Bright yellow. Despite the brightness, its still a great chair.
"The Saarbach" by Werkbunnst--$500-C6-1x1--Ooh, a leather chair. Sleek,
stylish, a great chair for relaxing with a book or channel surfing.
Empress Dining Room Chair--$600-C4 R2-1x1--A dining room chair that's
somewhat comfortable and makes your room look better. Make your dining room less
dreary to your sims by adding this stylish chair.
"Von Braun" Recliner--$850-C9 E3-2x1--This, my friends, is a chair. Very
comfortable, but very expensive, it looks great in front of your television and
is perfect for any lazy boy (or girl) out there.
Parisienne Dining Chair--$1200-C6 R3-1x1--The ultimate dining chair.
Elegant, comfortable, and makes your room look better. At $1200, you'd better
hope that a promotion or the lottery is your reason for splurging.
LOVE SEATS(seat 2)
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Contempto Loveseat--$150-C3 E4-2x1--Cheapest loveseat, seats two people and
if you don't have a bed yet, a nap on this comfy loveseat isn't too bad.
Indoor-Outdoor Loveseat--$160-C3 E4-2x1--Basically a Futon. Looks great
inside or outside as said in the title. Not too bad of a rest on this either.
Parque Fresco del Aire Bench--$250-C2-2x1--250 bucks for something with a
comfort rating of only 2? Well, at least it looks good. Possibly best for
outside, especially if you have a garden.
Country Class Loveseat--$340-C5 E4-2x1--Another loveseat and this one looks
good with the Country Class Armchair.
Pinstripe Loveseat from Zecutime--$360-C5 E4-2x1--It's blue, it's
pinstriped, it's perfect. Looks great anywhere and is pretty comfortable too.
Luxuriare Loveseat--$875-C8 E4 R2-2x1--Made of lambskin leather, this white
couch isn't baaad (not nearly as bad as that pun). Not as tacky as some of the
previous loveseats too.
COUCHES(seat 3)
---------------
Recycled Couch--$180-C2 E5-3x1--Cheapest 3-seater in the game. Doesn't look
too bad and is better for sleeping on than just sitting.
Contempto Couch--$200-C3 E5-3x1--Slighty more comfortable than the Recycled
Couch, and looks great if you already have the Contempto Loveseat.
SimSafari Sofa--$220-C3 E5-3x1--Now this is great for a bachelor pad. The
cliche zebra skin couch. Good addition to a rec room as well as the den.
Pinstripe Sofa from Zecutime--$400-C5 E5-3x1--Looks like the Pinstripe
Loveseat, but seats one extra person and gives you a little more of an energy
boost when you nap on it.
Country Class Sofa--$450-C5 E5-3x1--Need to finish your Country Class home
set? Well here you go, now you can have the sofa too.
"The Deiter" by Werkbunnst--$1100-C8 E5 R3-3x1--This is a wood couch with
leather seats. Looks like something you'd find in the waiting room of a really
nice building.
Dolce Tutti Frutti Sofa--$1450-C9 E5 R3-3x1--Tacky is back and they've
brought you this sofa. A fluorescent green sofa that goes great with the yellow
chair. I can't complain though, as this is the best couch in the game.
SINGLE BEDS(sleep 1)
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Spartan Special--$300-C6 E7-3x1--Looks more like it belongs in a barracks
than a house, but hey, at least its not your couch. This is the cheapest bed and
it shows, but now you get a lot more energy from sleeping.
Tyke Nyte Bed--$450-C7 E7-3x1--Multicolored bed, made for kids (obviously,
once you see it) and is comfortable too. I believe adults can sleep in it too.
DOUBLE BEDS(sleep 2)
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Cheap Eazzzzze Double Sleeper--$450-C7 E8-3x2--Now you can have a nice big
bed. It looks normal too and its comfortable and restores energy.
Napoleon Sleigh Bed--$1000-C8 E9-3x2--Nice cedar bed, a step up from the
previous one. But also double the price.
Modern Mission Bed--$3000-C9 E10 R3-3x2--The best bed in the game, and adds
to the roominess of your bedroom. A must have if you want your sims to get a
good sleep in less time.
SURFACES
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END TABLES
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Pinegulcher End Table--$40-1x1--Cheapest end table. It doesn't have any
special additions to your home, except that you can put stuff on it.
Wicked Breeze End Table--$55-1x1--Slightly more expensive, but this one is
made of wicker. Looks much better than the previous one, but still has no other
advantages.
KinderStuff Nightstand--$75-1x1--Really cheesy, but the best end table for
a children's room.
"Anywhere" End Table--$120-1x1--This is the first end table that actually
can be considered 'good.' It is wood and looks pretty nice, but still nothing
special.
Imperious Island End Table--$135-1x1--Small wood end table. Again, nothing
special.
Modern Mission End Table--$250-R1-1x1--Finally, an end table that adds to
the room. Looks good with the Modern Mission Bed, when you can finally afford
it.
Sumpto End Table--$300-R1-1x1--Nice Looking end table and the most
expensive, although I still prefer the previous one.
TABLES
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Mesquite Desk/Table--$80-2x1--A basic wood table, but doesn't look too bad.
Good table for newbies.
NuMica Folding Card Table--$95-2x2--In my opinion, this is the best table
to buy when the game starts. It is relatively large and only 15 bucks more than
the first table. Plus, it holds much more.
"Colonial Legacy" Dining Table--$200-2x2--Another nice table, but there
isn't much special about it.
Backwoods Table by Survivall--$200-3x2--Good picnic table for the patio.
Great for parties/barbecues and actually not too bad of a table.
London "Cupertino" Collection Desk/Table--$220-2x1--Looks better as a desk
with a computer and/or phone.
London "Mesa" Dining Design--$450-R2-3x2--Big wooden table with a black
border around it. Pretty nice and classy.
The "Redmond" Desk/Table--$800-R2-2x1--A nice, simple computer desk that
isn't very tacky.
Parisienne Dining Table--$1200-R3-3x2--Very nice, classy dining table. At
$1200, it had better be. Definitely a great addition to any home, as long as you
have the money to spend.
COUNTERS
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NuMica Kitchen Counter--$150-1x1--Formica counters that don't look too bad
at all. Cheap, and a good surface for making food or keeping appliances on.
Tiled Counter--$250-1x1--Green tiled counters with no special benefits.
Look good in the kitchen or bathroom.
Count Blanc Bathroom Counter--$400-1x1--Nice looking counters for the
bathroom, but pretty pricy.
"Barcelona" Outcurve Counter--$800-R2-1x1--Very cool looking counters,
especially for a recreation room.
"Barcelona" Incurve Counter--$800-R2-1x1--Looks great with the Outcurve
Counters for a nice wave design.
DECORATIVE
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PLANTS
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African Violet--$30-R1-1x1--Cheap plant that makes a room look better, but
needs to be put on a surface.
Spider Plant--$35-R1-1x1--Cool looking plant that does the same as the
previous one. Needs a surface too.
"Roxana" Geranium--$45-R1-1x1--Pink and green flowers that need to be put
on a surface. What a surprise
Rubber Tree Plant--$120-R2-1x1--This plant can simply be placed on the
floor, preferably a corner, to increase the beauty of a room.
Echinopsis Maximus Cactus--$150-R2-1x1--Another plant that can be placed on
the floor, but this is a cactus. How can you not like a cactus?
Jade Plant--$160-R2-1x1--Nice looking plant that can simply be placed on
the floor somewhere. Don't forget to water.
WALL ITEMS
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"Tragic Clown" Painting--$45-R1--Picture of the paradoxial sad clown. Put
it on a wall, let it brighten up the room
Watercolor by J.M.E.--$75-R1--3 vertical pictures of flowers. Nice addition
to a room such as a bathroom.
*Cuckoo Clock--$180-R2--A tacky cuckoo clock, what else could you want?
Bi-Polar by Conner I.M.--$240-R2--2 Vertical designs: one red, one green. I
like it.
"Delusion de Grandeur"--$360-R2--I can't tell what it is, but hey, thats
art.
Landscape #12,001 by Manny Kopees--$750-R3--Nice oil painted landscape, and
a pretty big painting as well. Looks great in a living room.
Snails With Icicles in Nose--$2140-R5--O...k, weird little picture, but
with a Room rating of 5, I'm not complaining.
Portrait Grid by Payne A. Pitcher--$3200-R8--Ooohh, aaahhh. Buy this=)
"Still Life, Drapery and Crumbs"--$7600-R9--Room rating of 9, very good. If
you've got cash to burn, buy this one.
OTHER
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Pink Flamingo--$12-R2-1x1--At $12, this is the cheapest item in the game.
But hey, if you like tacky plastic flamingos in your yard (or house) go ahead
and buy it.
Poseidon's Adventure Aquarium--$200-F1 R2-1x1--A nice little aquarium,
complete with fish. Just don't forget to clean the tank and feed the fish or
they'll be surfacing quick.
"Fountain of Tranquility"--$700-F1 R2-1x1--Nice fountain for outside, but
$500 more than the Aquarium even though it has the same benefits.
Bust of Athena by Klassick Repro Inc.--$875-R3-1x1--A bust on a small
pedestal that is great for any home.
"Scylla and Charybdis"--$1450-R4-1x1--I'm sorry, but I have absolutely no
clue what this is. It looks like a yard ornament of some kind, and I'd rather
keep it outside anyway.
Grandfather Clock--$3500-R7-1x1--What house isn't complete without a $3500
grandfather clock?
Blue China Vase--$4260-R7-1x1--Another item on a small pedestal, only this
is a vase. Classy.
"Large Black Slab" by ChiChi Smith--$12648-R10-2x1--I'm really hoping
you've got money to spare if you want this. Really a good example of art though,
especially with the price tag.
ELECTRONICS
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FireBrand Smoke Detector--$50--Goes on any empty wall in a room. Use this
in any room with a fireplace, stove, or anything that could start a fire. Note
that this only covers one room.
SCTC BR-8 Standard Telephone--$50-1x1--Needs to be on a surface, but it's
still a phone.
SCTC Cordless Wall Phone--$75--Only $25 more and goes on a wall so you
don't waste surface space. Definitely the preferred phone in the game.
Urchineer Train Set by Rip Co.--$80-F2-2x1--This can only be used by kids,
but is also a group activity. If you don't have children, this is basically
useless.
Monochrome TV--$85-F2-1x1--Group activity as well. Then again, this is a
tiny black and white TV, who wants to watch that with you? Huh?? =)
"Down Wit Dat" Boom Box--$100-F2-1x1--Group activity and needs a surface to
be placed on. But a good deal if you want music.
SimSafety IV Burglar Alarm--$250--Place on a wall in a room for protection
from burglars. Only covers one room.
Trottco 27" Color Television B94U--$500-F4-1x1--A much better Tv with twice
the fun, and this one has color.
Zimantz Component Hi-Fi Stereo--$650-F3-2x1--Nice stereo, much more
expensive than the boom box, though.
OCD Systems SimRailRoad Town--$955-F4 R3-3x2--Nice large railroad set that
is also a group activity. This one can be used by adults.
Moneywell computer--$999-F3-1x1--This cheap, but useful, computer is a
great addition to the home. You can play it or use it to find a job. This also
needs to be on a surface.
*Viva PGT Home Casino--$1750-F2-1x1--Bet $10 or $100, if you win you get a
10:1 payoff. This can easily pay itself off or drive you into bankruptcy...fun!
Microscotch Covetta Q628-1500JA--$1800-F5-1x1--A better computer that is
more fun. But, go out and buy a desk as well because you need a surface for it.
"See Me, Feel, Me" Pinball Machine--$1800-F5-2x1--Another good group
activity, and who doesn't like pinball? Nice looking machine complete with puns
from "Tommy."
SSRI Virtual Reality Set--$2300-F7-1x1--Have plenty of fun with this
Virtual Reality headset. Sure you'll look like a mental case while you're
playing, but at least you won't have a big red fun bar. This also needs a
surface to be placed on.
Strings Theory Stereo--$2550-F5 R3-2x1--Sleek, futuristic stereo that is
fun for everybody. In other words, it's a group activity.
The Brahma 2000--$2800-F7-1x1--An even better computer with a fun level of
7. Yet again, it needs a surface to be placed on. Buy a desk yet?
Soma Plasma TV--$3500-F6 R2-2x1--::drools:: This is the supreme TV, for the
ultimate entertainment center. Now excuse me while I return to what I was doing.
::drools::
Meet Marco--$6500-F9-1x1--This computer makes all the others obsolete.
Heck, it even has its own personality. Too bad it doesn't come with a computer
stand since it needs a surface.
APPLIANCES
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Mr. Regular-Joe Coffee--$85-B-1 E1-1x1--Normal coffee machine for people
who didn't get enough sleep. Needs to be placed on a surface like many of the
appliances, so consider some of the kitchen counters.
Brand Name Toaster Oven--$100-Hu1-1x1--A good cheap way of heating up your
food. Needs surface.
XLR8R Food Processor--$220-Hu2-1x1--Better way of preparing food, making it
slightly more filling. Don't ask me how. Needs surface.
Positive Potential Microwave--$250-Hu2-1x1--Ah, the good ol' nuker, how
could we survive without you? Needs surface.
Wild Bill THX-451 Barbecue--$350-Hu4-2x2--Mmm, barbecue. Great for out on
the patio for parties. It comes with its own stock of food so don't bother
putting a refrigerator near it. This can only be used by adults.
Junk Genie Trash Compactor--$375-2x1--Definitely buy this unless you prefer
taking the trash out every 5 minutes. Long live laziness.
Dialectric Free Standing Range--$400-Hu5-1x1--The stove, another useful
invention. Just make sure that you have cooking skill before using it.
Gagmia Simore Espresso Machine--$450-B-2 E2 F1--Exchange bladder room for
energy. Worth it unless your carpool arrives in 2 minutes and you've chugged 3
espressos. Only can be used by adults. Needs a surface as well.
Dish Duster Deluxe--$550-2x1--A dishwasher for every adult, since only they
can use it. Much better than washing everything in the sink.
Llamark Refrigerator--$600-Hu6-1x1--Kind of a seafoam green refrigerator,
but hey, it holds food. Get this if you actually want meals to fill you up,
because you can't live off pizza forever no matter how much you may want to.
Fuzzy Logic Dishwasher--$950-2x1--Another, sleeker dishwasher. The only
difference, I think, is that this one is quicker to load.
The "Pyrotorre" Gas Range--$1100-Hu7-1x1--Much better stove, but please
make sure you have cooking skill unless you want a campfire in the middle of
your kitchen. Note: Not as pleasant as it may sound.
Porcina Refrigerator Model P1g-S--$1200-Hu7-1x1--Nice white refrigerator
that goes with everything.
Freeze Secret Refrigerator--$2500-Hu8-1x1--Sleek silvery refrigerator. Get
this for really filling meals.
PLUMBING
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Hydronomic Kitchen Sink--$250-Hy2-1x1--Cheapest sink. Use it to wash dishes
or your hands. Make sure you have a counter to install this in.
Hygeia-O-Matic Toilet--$300-B8-1x1--Necessary for a household unless you
want puddles in your house. Note: Not as pleasent as it sounds either.
"Andersonville" Pedestal Sink--$400-Hy2-1x1--Great bathroom sink and not
too expensive. The ultimate in handwashing care..or something.
Epikouros Kitchen Sink--$500-Hy3-1x1--Another sink that needs to be
installed in a counter, but much better.
SpaceMiser Shower--$650-Hy6-1x1--Get this or a bathtub because washing your
hands 20 times a day isn't as healthy as it sounds.
Justa Bathtub--$800-C3 Hy6-2x1--Like the name says, its just a bathtub. At
least you get more comfort than a shower.
Flush Force 5 XLT--$1200-C4 B8-1x1--This is the toilet of the future, my
friends. You might as well stick a TV in front of it because it's more
comfortable than many of the chairs.
Sani-Queen Bathtub--$1500-C5 Hy8-2x1--Don't let the name fool you because a
man can enjoy this just as much. Who wouldn't want a nice, relaxing bath after a
long day of saving lives, making business deals, or pickpocketing?
Hydrothera Bathtub--$3200-C8 Hy10-2x2--So good you might as well say you're
clean before you even get in. Note that this does take up a lot of room so make
sure you have a good-sized bathroom.
WhirlWizard Hot Tub--$6500-C6 Hy2 F2-2x2--This is a group activity and can
only be used by adults. Take into consideration that this is a hot tub and not a
bathtub so don't count on your hygeine improving much.
LIGHTING
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Bottle Lamp--$25-1x1--Your basic, cheesy, handmade lamp. Needs a surface
like many lamps so start buying a few end tables.
*White Globe Sconce--$35--A light fixture that can be placed on your wall.
Perfect!
Halogen Heaven Lamp by Contempto--$50-1x1--Nice little floor lamp. Nothing
special, but at least you don't need a surface.
Garden Lamp by Lunatech--$50-1x1--Small lanterns that are made for use
outside. Good for lining paths and you don't need a surface for them either.
Love n' Haight Lava Lamp--$80-R2-1x1--The lava lamp, not much else to say.
You need a surface for it. Although you can't use it, the description says
there's a secret compartment in the base. Hmm... medicinal use, right?
Ceramiche Table Lamp--$85-1x1--Another lamp that needs a surface. Better
looking than the Bottle Lamp.
*Oval Glass Sconce--$75--Goes on the wall, but looks kinda funny in my
opinion. I'll stick with the globe sconce for now.
Lumpen Lumeniat Floor Lamp--$100-1x1--Doesn't need a surface and that's all
you can say about it.
*Top Brass Sconce--$110--Classier sconce that looks best in dining rooms,
in my opinion.
*Blue Plate Special Sconce--$135--Another wall light that lets off a nice
blue glow.
Elite Reflections Chrome Lamp--$180-1x1--Small lamp that needs a surface.
Looks kinda like a flying saucer on a stick..really cool!
SC Electric Co. Antique Lamp--$300-R1-1x1--Lamp that needs a surface. Looks
like its from the really early 1900s. Not bad, but I don't really like it.
Torchosteronne Floor Lamp--$350-R1-1x1--My idea of a lamp. Futuristic,
metallic, great.
MISCELLANEOUS
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Trash Can--$30-1x1--Basic trash can. Fills up quickly. I say go with the
trash compactor.
SnoozMore Alarm Clock--$30-1x1--Needs a surface, preferable a nightstand.
Wakes you up in time to get ready for work.
Magical Mystery Toy Box--$50-F2-2x1--Full of fun and toys. Can only be used
by children.
Narcisco Wall Mirror--$100--Put this on a wall. To bring up your Charisma,
practice a speech in front of it. Can only be used by adults.
Medicine Cabinet--$125-Hy1--Only difference between this and the previous
one is that this gives you the extra option of brushing your teeth.
Narcisco Floor Mirror--$150-1x1--Can't get enough of yourself? Buy this.
Practice your speech here too. But can only be used by adults.
Will Lloyd Wright Doll House--$180-F2-1x1--Group activity doll house for
those of you who like controlling families in their homes. Hmm...sounds
familiar...
"Dimanche" Folding Easel--$250-F2-1x1--Paint on this and bring up that
Creativity. You can also sell your paintings.
Pinegulcher Dresser--$250-2x2--Change into a wide array of clothing with
this.
Cheap Pine Bookcase--$250-F1-1x1--Study up on Cooking or Mechanical with
this bookcase.
Kinderstuff Dresser--$300-2x2--Tacky dresser that allows children to change
into all kinds of different clothes.
Chuck Matewell Chess Set--$500-F2-1x1--Pull up a chair and bring up your
Logic. This is a group activity too.
Amishim Bookcase--$500-F2-1x1--Better looking bookcase with the same skill-
building books.
Traditional Oak Armoire--$550-R1-2x2--Same options as the other dresser,
but this one makes the room look more presentable.
SuperDoop Basketball Hoop--$650-F4-3x1--Group activity, although it seems
like all they do is shoot from a few feet back each time...and mostly miss. Oh
well, at least it's bringing up their fun level.
"Exerto" Benchpress Exercise Machine--$700-3x1--Start working for those
buns of steel. Working with this machine gets that Body skill built up. Can only
be used by adults.
Bachman Wood Beverage Bar--$800-Hu1 F3 R2-2x1--Make and consume drinks. I
just wish they didn't make that stupid glug glug glug sound when they drink.
Libri di Regina Bookcase--$900-F3-2x1--Better, more expensive bookcase.
Same skill abilities.
Antique Armoire--$1200-R2-2x2--Still the same as the others, except it
makes the room look even better.
The Funinator Deluxe--$1200-F5-3x3--A very large, children only, group
activity. Looks like a deathtrap, but it's perfectly safe for them.
Chimeway & Daughters Piano--$3500-F4 R3-2x2--Another way to bring up that
Creativity. Also a group activity. A nice looking piano too, no doubts there.
Aristoscratch Pool Table--$4200-F6-3x2--Can only be used by adults, but is
also a group activity. One of my personal favorites, by the way.
I hope you have enjoyed this guide. I appreciate any feedback and if you
find errors, please send them to me at
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