Best mid-game tips to earn money in Schedule 1
So, you've made it past the early game in Schedule 1. You've got some basic gear, maybe a small customer base, and you're not totally broke anymore.
Now it’s time to start making real money and growing your operation without wasting time. Here are the best ways to earn money in the mid-game, broken down in a simple and straightforward way.
Best mid-game tips to earn money in Schedule 1
Focus on deliveries
Deliveries are still your main source of income. You’ve probably already been doing this, but now it’s time to be smarter about it.
1. Overcharge every time
Image via TVGSWhen a customer sends a deal through your phone, always counteroffer. Raise the price by $20 to $30 more than what they asked. Most customers will still accept it, and you’ll earn more for doing the same work.
2. Don’t always deliver the full order
Image via TVGSWhen giving customers their stuff, try stopping just before the meter fills all the way. Like, if they want 10 units, try giving them 8 or 9.
The acceptance bar usually still fills up enough, especially for bigger orders. You keep extra product, which means you can sell more to others without restocking as much.
3. Deliver during curfew hours
Image via TVGSTry to line up your deliveries between 10pm and 4am. The game gives you a curfew bonus during this time, so you earn more money per deal and also get more XP when you go to sleep.
4. Pickpocket after delivering
Image via TVGSRight after handing off the product, go behind the customer and try to steal it back.
It’s hard to pull off and doesn't always work, but if it does, you basically sell the same stuff twice. Just don’t rely on it too much unless you’ve practiced.
Also Read: Schedule 1: How to make the best Strains
Upgrade your products
Image via TVGSAs you level up, you unlock better drugs and can also start making custom mixes. Some mixes have special effects that make them more valuable to customers.
The better your product, the more you can charge. So keep ranking up and experiment with different recipes to boost profits.
Remember: you only earn XP for the money you make before you go to bed.
Stop using dealers (for now)
Image via TVGSDealers take a 20% cut from every sale, and they can’t use tricks like overcharging or underdelivering.
You’ll make more money by just handling deliveries yourself for now. Save dealers for later when you’ve got too many districts to manage alone.
Use the Casino to multiply your cash
Image via TVGSIf you’ve got some extra money and want to make it grow fast, the casino is the place to go. It opens from 4pm to 4am and has a few games.
Here’s how to do it:
- Set the bet to $100 on each slot machine.
- Keep spinning until you win.
- The top payout is from getting three 7s, which gives you $10,000.
Smash machines for extra cash
Image via TVGSWhen you’re walking around, keep an eye out for ATMs and Cuke vending machines. If you have a baseball bat, you can hit them to get some quick money. Machines outside stores usually drop more.
Just make sure there are no cops nearby, and don’t do it near your base or places you shop often—those machines take a few days to work again after being broken.
Don’t ignore trash
Image via TVGSIt’s not exciting, but picking up trash can still make you some quick money, even in mid-game. Use the Trash Grabber (buy it at Dan’s Hardware) and collect garbage around town or from your own base.
Then dump it in the Cash for Trash machine. Hit the start button, wait a bit, and you’ll get some easy money.
FAQs
Q: Should I use dealers in mid-game?
- No, dealers take a 20% cut and can’t overcharge or underdeliver like you can. You’ll make more by handling sales yourself, at least until you’re too busy to manage everything alone.
Q: How do I unlock better drugs and mixes?
- Keep making money and go to bed after your deliveries. Your XP is based on the money you earn during the day. As you level up, more products and mix options become available.
Q: What’s the fastest way to make big money?
- The slot machines in the casino. Set $100 bets and hope for three 7s. It’s risky but has the biggest payoff. Just don’t use your last dollar on it.
Q: Is pickpocketing customers worth it?
- It can be, but it’s hard to do and doesn’t always work. If you get it right, you can sell the same product more than once. It’s more of a bonus than a reliable strategy.
Q: Can I make real money from trash?
- Yeah, it’s not a lot, but it adds up—especially when you’re cleaning your base or walking around town. Use the Trash Grabber and dump everything in the Trash for Cash machines.
