Buying the Store

Win Probably Stolen by buying the deed from the landlord on a rent day, about 12,000 credits on Mark Up and rising, or by paying off the Loan Shark's mortgage. You can keep playing afterward.

To win Probably Stolen, buy the deed from the landlord on a rent day, or take the Loan Shark's mortgage and pay it off; the deed starts at 12,000 credits on Mark Up and can rise.

Deed prices

Difficulty	Starting deed
Price Gouge	12,000, per AllThingsHow; the game's screen says "lower property price"
Mark Up	12,000
Thin Margins	24,000
Red Ink	36,000

The price moves during a run, so check the Calendar: KeenGamer's run began at a 14,400 valuation and ended at a 15,100 quote. Steam's own image shows a 14,600 buyout on Day 154 of a Price Gouge run.

A results panel with starting perks, four stat boxes and highlights such as best day and closest call. — An Aquafarmer's Buyout results on Price Gouge: 154 days survived, 3,554 estimated total wealth, a 14,600 buyout and 34,165 in total sales, in an official Steam store image of Probably Stolen Questing Goose Studio and tinyBuild

The mortgage

Early in a Mark Up run, the Loan Shark offers a mortgage. Figures differ by run: AllThingsHow records 2,000 upfront and 930 weekly for 12 weeks; KeenGamer records 2,000 down and 1,153 weekly for 12 weeks at a stated 50% annual rate. Missing a payment with stock worth less than it means the Repossession ending.

The Business Permit comes first

Do not forget the permit. The Mentor warns on Day 24 if you lack one, permits go on sale two weeks later, and enforcement follows a week after. It costs 500 on Price Gouge, 1,500 on Mark Up, 2,000 on Thin Margins and 3,000 on Red Ink, and having none at enforcement is the No Permit ending.

After you win

You get the stats: most profitable sale, days survived, total worth and perks, and can continue without rent. The Merchant keeps visiting on Sundays. On Oct 31, 2026, Steam showed 10.8% of players owning the deed, and 2.6% before Day 50.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to buy the store in Probably Stolen? On Mark Up the deed starts at 12,000 credits, and it costs 24,000 on Thin Margins and 36,000 on Red Ink, with the price able to rise during a run.

How do you buy the store in Probably Stolen? Choose the Buyout option when the landlord visits for rent, with the full price in hand.

Does Probably Stolen end when you buy the store? The run shows your stats, and you can continue playing without rent.

Do I need a Business Permit in Probably Stolen? Yes, having no permit when enforcement starts ends the run; on Mark Up it costs 1,500 credits.