- Eleanor is a recurring customer in Probably Stolen who arrives with a healthy budget and a taste for household goods.
- She is a wealthy downgraded resident stuck below the restricted levels after her mother's legal troubles.
- Giving small discounts (around 10%) builds rapport without gutting your margin.
- She occasionally sells you items like spring water — check market prices before accepting.
- Watch her repeated requests: household supplies are her core need and your most reliable sale.
Who Is Eleanor in Probably Stolen?
Eleanor is one of the most distinctive recurring customers in Probably Stolen. A formerly wealthy woman now stranded in the lower district, she visits your store with strong purchasing power and a strong personality to match. She openly dislikes being around "the poorest" residents, and savvy players can even joke their way into a rapport with her by playing along with her attitude.
Her core role in your daily loop is simple: she is a reliable buyer of household goods, one of the harder categories to move. Selling your entire household stock to Eleanor in one visit is a common and effective strategy early in a run.
Video Highlights:
- Full playthrough of a trading day featuring Eleanor as the key customer
- Demonstrates discount negotiation and multi-item household goods sales
- Shows Eleanor's dialogue about her mother and the blocked upper levels
- Includes managing rent, rats, wine production, and other store systems
Eleanor responds well to friendly banter. Players who engage with her personality report smoother trades and repeat visits — she will often come back the same day looking for more household supplies.
Eleanor's Customer Profile at a Glance
Eleanor stands out because of her budget size and her specific demand patterns. She is not a barter-focused character like Dr. Jackson; she arrives with credits and wants a clean, fast transaction.
| Attribute | Details | | Customer type | Recurring buyer, high budget | | Primary demand | Household goods (body wash, supplies) | | Secondary demand | Meds, miscellaneous retail items | | Attitude | Dislikes poor residents, values status | | Story hook | Mother committed a legal act; she is barred from upper levels | | Negotiation style | Accepts reasonable discounts, expects courtesy |
| What She Buys | Demand Level | Notes | | Household goods | High | Will buy out your entire stock | | Body wash | Medium | Part of household bundle sales | | Meds | Medium | Buys when available | | Water/wine | Low | More often sells these to you |
Even a "generous" 10% discount still leaves solid profit on household goods. Avoid stacking discounts beyond what is needed to close the sale — Eleanor has the budget to pay near full price.
Step-by-Step: Maximizing Profit from Eleanor's Visits
Eleanor's visits are some of the most profitable windows in your day. Follow this sequence to extract maximum value without damaging the relationship.
Stock Up on Household Goods
Prioritize acquiring household items from suppliers and drop lots before Eleanor's expected visit. She can clear your entire inventory in one transaction, making household goods a reliable credit engine.
Open With Full Price
Start the negotiation at full price. Eleanor's budget is healthy, so there is no reason to lead with a discount. Let her respond before adjusting.
Apply a Small Discount to Close
If she hesitates, offer roughly 9-10% off. Frame it as a personal favor — roleplaying rapport ("that's just how much I like you, Eleanor") fits the game's tone and keeps margins strong.
Evaluate Her Offers Carefully
When Eleanor sells to you — spring water, "privileged information" — compare against market conditions. Her intel tips have a track record of being low-value, so decline unless the price is trivial.
Reinvest the Credits Same Day
Use the household goods windfall immediately: pay down upcoming rent, buy production materials, or upgrade storage. Cash sitting idle is cash not working.
Sell her your full household stock, then route the credits straight into wine-making supplies. Grapes, yeast, and bottles are cheap when available, and wine sells at a strong premium to customers with deeper budgets.
Eleanor vs. Other Key Customers
Every recurring customer in Probably Stolen serves a different function in your economy. Here is how Eleanor compares to the other regulars you will meet.
| Customer | Main Function | Best Use | | Eleanor | Buys household goods at scale | Dump your household inventory fast | | Dr. Jackson | Sells machines, storage, materials | Bulk infrastructure purchases and barter | | Joe Wild | Personal attention, card offers | Relationship building, occasional deals | | Giorgio | Sells contraband | High risk, high reward — decline if heat is dangerous |
Eleanor: Revenue Engine
- High budget buyer
- Clears household goods stock
- Fast, clean transactions
- Story-rich dialogue
Dr. Jackson: Infrastructure Partner
- Sells storage bays and machines
- Budget grows when you buy from him
- Enables old-school bartering loops
- Key to late-game scaling
When Giorgio appears with heat-flagged items like gold bars, refusing is often correct in early runs. Being caught with contraband can end your operation — your Eleanor profits are not worth the risk until you understand the enforcement system.
Daily Routine and Checklist
Eleanor fits into a broader daily rhythm: read the newspaper for price shifts, feed your rats, manage production, trade, and always keep rent covered. The newspaper matters more than players expect — a bad fruit harvest event can spike food prices overnight.
Market events like the "good and bad nature fruit harvest" directly change food prices. Check the newspaper before every buying decision to avoid overpaying during shortage windows.
Daily Trading Checklist:
- Read the newspaper for price events
- Feed all rats before opening the store
- Stock household goods ahead of Eleanor's visit
- Collect water rations and start wine production
- Confirm rent is covered before end of day
FAQ
Q: Who is Eleanor in Probably Stolen?
Eleanor is a recurring wealthy customer who was stranded in the lower district after her mother committed a legal offense. She has a strong budget and primarily buys household goods, making her one of the most reliable sources of daily income.
Q: How much discount should I give Eleanor?
Around 10% is usually enough to close a sale while keeping healthy margins. Eleanor has a solid budget, so there is no need to offer deep discounts — treat anything larger as a relationship investment rather than a routine habit.
Q: Should I buy items Eleanor sells to me?
It depends on the market. Her spring water can be useful if you need water rations for wine production, but her 'privileged information' has historically been low-value. Compare any offer against current newspaper prices before accepting.
Q: Can Eleanor's situation change over time?
Eleanor's storyline revolves around her mother's legal trouble and being barred from the upper levels. Her circumstances are part of the game's ongoing narrative, so keep engaging with her dialogue for story developments.