Editing Guide:Prestige Perks (section)

== Spend for the next useful outcome ==

For a new Main profile, market access is earned through the [[Governor]] unlock. [[Mercantilist]] is a price-limit perk, so buying it to unlock the next item on an obsolete listing ladder wastes the reasoning behind the purchase. If a valuable item will not list high enough, then more Tier or Mercantilist may be relevant.

For Ironman or Hardcore, Mercantilist has another purpose: improving Depot selection. Insider can reduce Depot transaction costs, and [[Quartermaster]] helps when rerolls matter. The same [[Rune]] can have a different value on another mode.

Do not raise [[Coinflip]] stakes just to make your next essential upgrade depend on winning. Secure the farm, pets, food, and progression budget first. Optional minigames and [[Burn]] can wait until you decide what amount you are comfortable losing.