- Ribwich appraisal starts at a 150-credit base value with a 40-credit minimum floor.
- Check stickers first: counterfeit stickers instantly drop the price to the 40-credit minimum.
- Torn packaging also collapses the value to 40 credits, regardless of other traits.
- First production run Ribwiches earn +80 credits; deluxe edition adds +300.
- High-quality packaging facilities add 50 credits; low-quality ones subtract 50.
Ribwich Appraisal Basics
The Ribwich is one of three appraisable item categories in Probably Stolen, alongside cybernetic hands and plasma cartridges. It is a packaged sandwich sold as a dystopian collectible, and appraising it correctly rewards you with a base fee of 20 credits plus 15% of the item's true value.
Video Highlights:
- Full walkthrough of the appraisal system, including Ribwich examples
- How to spot counterfeit stickers and torn packaging instantly
- Production run dates and packaging facility numbers explained
- Deluxe edition traits (sesame bun + double pickles) worth +300 credits
To start appraising, you must join the Appraisal Board on day 5 (85 credits on standard, 170 on hard mode). The Ribwich appraisal guide arrives a few days after the plasma cartridge guide. Display your junior certificate in the showcase to attract appraisal customers — the customer rate is fixed at 33%, so Ribwich appraisals can be rare in a given run.
Always inspect the red logo sticker (and the green second-run sticker, if present) before anything else. If either sticker looks wrong — swapped colors, a missing logo, or an odd shape — the Ribwich is counterfeit. Skip every other check and enter the 40-credit minimum.
Value Modifiers Reference
Every Ribwich appraisal follows a fixed checklist. Work through it in order and you will rarely miss a modifier.
| Modifier | Condition | Value Change |
|---|---|---|
| Base value | Any Ribwich | 150 credits |
| Minimum value | Always applied last | 40 credits |
| Torn packaging | Any visible tear | Drops to 40 |
| Production run | First run (no green sticker, date in range) | +80 |
| Special date | 1/425 or 12/438 | +50 |
| Packaging facility | High quality (1, 2, 5, 8, 21, 34) | +50 |
| Packaging facility | Low quality (7, 15, 18, 26, 31) | -50 |
| Packaging facility | Number above 35 | Counterfeit, drops to 40 |
| Deluxe edition | Sesame bun AND double pickles | +300 |
| Double meat patty | Extra meat layer (very rare) | +800 |
Instant Fail States
- Torn packaging → 40 credits
- Counterfeit stickers → 40 credits
- Facility number over 35 → counterfeit
Big Money Traits
- Double meat patty: +800
- Deluxe edition: +300
- First production run: +80
Neutral Checks
- Facility not in either pool: no change
- Second run date outside 438: no bonus
- Standard bun and pickles: no modifier
The game loves handing you a sesame-bun, double-pickle deluxe Ribwich with torn packaging. That tempting +300-credit sandwich is worth only 40 credits. Scan the entire packaging with the magnifying glass before celebrating.
Step-by-Step Ribwich Appraisal
Follow this methodical order for every Ribwich that lands on your counter.
Check the Stickers
Verify the red logo sticker matches the genuine design. If a green second-run sticker is present, confirm it is long and flat. Any deviation means counterfeit — enter 40 credits and finish.
Inspect the Packaging
Pull the magnifying glass back to view the whole wrapper. Any tear drops the value to 40 credits immediately, no matter how good the sandwich inside looks.
Read the Production Date
First-run Ribwiches (no green sticker) earn +80. A date of 1/425 or 12/438 earns +50. Second-run dates in December must be December 438 to qualify.
Check the Facility Number
Numbers above 35 are counterfeit (only 35 facilities exist). Cross-reference against the high-quality pool (1, 2, 5, 8, 21, 34) for +50, or the low-quality pool (7, 15, 18, 26, 31) for -50.
Identify Modifiers and Send
Look for sesame bun with double pickles (deluxe, +300) and an extra meat layer (+800). Total everything, apply the 40-credit minimum if needed, and send your estimate.
Every completed appraisal pays a 20-credit base fee plus 15% of the item's value. A deluxe Ribwich appraised at 630 credits nets you over 110 credits in fees — pure profit with no inventory cost.
Worked Examples
These real appraisal cases show how the modifiers stack in practice.
| Case | Key Traits | Calculation | Final Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe, torn pack | Sesame + double pickles, opened wrapper | 150, torn → 40 | 40 |
| First run, HQ facility | First run, facility 2 | 150 + 80 + 50 | 280 |
| Second run, HQ facility | Facility 8, no modifiers | 150 + 50 | 200 |
| Second run, LQ facility | Facility 31 | 150 - 50 | 100 |
| Counterfeit facility | First run, facility 36 | Over 35 → 40 | 40 |
| Deluxe second run | Sesame + pickles, facility 4 | 150 + 300 | 450 |
Sticker and packaging checks come first because they invalidate everything else. Checking dates and facility numbers on a counterfeit Ribwich wastes time you could spend on the next customer.
Ribwich Appraisal Checklist
Every Ribwich, Every Time:
- Verify the red logo sticker is genuine
- Confirm green second-run sticker shape if present
- Scan the entire packaging for tears
- Read the production date against run ranges
- Cross-reference the facility number (1-35, HQ/LQ pools)
- Check for sesame bun, double pickles, and double meat patty
- Apply the 40-credit minimum before sending the estimate
FAQ
Q: What is the minimum value of a Ribwich in Probably Stolen?
The Ribwich minimum value is 40 credits. No combination of damage, counterfeits, or low-quality packaging can push the final appraisal below this floor, so always raise your total to 40 before sending the estimate.
Q: Do green stickers mean a Ribwich is from the second production run?
No. The green sticker sprite is identical for first and second run Ribwiches lying on the counter, so the sticker alone proves nothing. Confirm the production run by checking the printed date against the first and second run date ranges in your appraisal guide.
Q: How do I spot a counterfeit Ribwich quickly?
Check the stickers and the facility number first. Wrong sticker colors, a missing logo, or a facility number above 35 (only 35 facilities exist) all confirm a counterfeit worth 40 credits. Skip every other check once a counterfeit is confirmed.
Q: How much does a deluxe Ribwich appraisal pay?
A deluxe edition (sesame bun plus double pickles) adds 300 credits to the base value, and you collect a 20-credit base fee plus 15% of the final price. A well-preserved deluxe Ribwich can earn you roughly 95 credits in fees from a single appraisal.