- Run a Restaurant trading value lists show the fair diamond price range for most items
- Obtainable items mostly trade around the 20–25 diamond margin right now
- Unobtainable furniture (light penthouse tables, golden chairs) inflates fast as supply shrinks
- Community value lists update roughly weekly, so always check the "last updated" date
- Undercut the shop price when selling — that is the simple baseline rule
What Is the Run a Restaurant Trading Value System?
In Run a Restaurant, player-to-player trading drives most of the late-game economy. With no fixed marketplace prices, the community relies on shared value lists to keep diamond pricing fair. These lists act as guide prices, not laws — the actual deal you strike depends on demand, supply in circulation, and how motivated the buyer is.
Video Highlights:
- A community value list was tested against live in-game shop prices and proved highly accurate
- Obtainable items like seeds and fridges hover around the 20–35 diamond range
- Rare furniture such as the light penthouse table sits around 4,500 diamonds and is climbing
- The list is intended as a weekly-updated guide, with a Discord for price disputes
- Inflation logic: the easier diamonds are to earn, the faster item prices rise
The key mindset is simple: the value list gives you the price range you should aim for, not a guaranteed sale price. Sellers who price at or just under the listed value move stock quickly, while sellers who push above it often wait days for a buyer.
Value lists may be out of date at any time. Neither the list creators nor anyone else takes responsibility if you undersell or oversell an item. Always check the "last updated" stamp and compare against live shop listings before committing to a trade.
Current Item Value Reference Table
Prices shift weekly, but these ranges reflect the current market snapshot. Treat them as benchmarks for negotiation, not fixed rates.
| Item | Current Value (Diamonds) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee Beans / Seeds | 20–25 | Unlocks at farming level 53, sells comfortably |
| Titanium Fridge | ~35 | Deduct ~5 per fridge tier downgrade |
| Tiki Table | ~30–40 | Heavy circulation keeps prices low |
| Surfboard Table | ~40 | Below historical expectations due to oversupply |
| Windmill | ~85–100 | Fair range, negotiable toward 85 |
| Metal Walls / Doorways | ~1 each | Minimum-listed, low demand |
| Prep Kitchen | ~350–500 | Inflating; was 400, listed at 500 recently |
| Dinosaur Fossils | ~4,000 | Stable high-value black market item |
| Light Penthouse Table | ~4,500 | Rising daily, unobtainable and rare |
| Light Penthouse Chair | ~2,900–3,000 | Strong buy-and-hold candidate |
For any item still purchasable in the in-game shop, always sell below the shop price. Buyers will never pay full retail on the secondhand market, so anything under shop cost reads as a deal.
Why Prices Move: Inflation and Supply
Three forces dominate the Run a Restaurant economy, and understanding them tells you when to buy and when to hold.
Oversupply
- Too many items in circulation
- Tiki and surfboard tables flooded
- Prices sink toward the 20 floor
Diamond Inflation
- Easier diamond sources raise all prices
- More diamonds means higher shop values
- Watch dev updates for new income methods
Rarity Squeeze
- Unobtainable items only go up
- Light penthouse furniture climbing daily
- Stock up before supply dries out
| Force | Effect on Prices | Player Response |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy circulation | Downward pressure | Sell quickly, do not hoard |
| Alt accounts farming | More sellers, fewer buyers | Expect slow declines |
| New diamond sources | Broad inflation | Hold rare furniture |
| Item becomes unobtainable | Rapid value climb | Buy before removal |
Values mostly come into play when there are many diamonds in circulation. With diamonds currently scarce, most trades cluster near the minimum 20-diamond margin, which is why so many listings look flat.
Step-by-Step: How to Price and Trade Your Items
Check the Value List Date
Open the community value list and confirm the "last updated" stamp. Anything older than a week may mislead you, especially on inflating furniture.
Verify Against Live Shops
Visit other players' bases and compare their listings to the list. If coffee seeds list at 25 and someone sells at 20, that is a confirmed good deal.
Read the Item Wiki Entry
The value list doubles as a wiki. Each item page shows unlock requirements and milestones (for example, coffee seeds need farming level 53), which helps you judge scarcity.
Set Your Price
Price obtainable goods at or just under listed value to move them fast. Price rare unobtainable furniture above the guide if demand is hot — or hold it for later appreciation.
Use Safe Trading Channels
Prefer the in-game trading stand over informal deals, and report scams through the community Discord if one is available.
Avoid listing bulk goods as a single expensive bundle (for example, 500 coconut trees for one large sum). New players see the total price and assume it is per-unit. Display per-unit pricing clearly to avoid confusion and lost sales.
Trader's Checklist and Investment Picks
Before Every Trade:
- Confirm the value list was updated within the last week
- Compare at least two live player shops before pricing
- Verify the item is still obtainable or already unobtainable
- Price below in-game shop cost for purchasable items
- Use the trading stand instead of informal player-to-player deals
For players with spare diamonds, the strongest plays are items that are unobtainable or trending toward removal. Light penthouse chairs and tables are the clearest example — prices that were around 2,500 are now pushing 3,000 and above, and large-scale stockpiling is already happening among experienced traders.
| Investment Type | Risk | Expected Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Light penthouse furniture | Low | Steady climb as supply shrinks |
| Golden chairs | Medium | Sell slightly under value, moves slowly |
| Dinosaur fossils | Low | Stable at ~4,000 |
| Common tiki/surfboard tables | High | Depreciating from oversupply |
| Prep kitchens | Medium | Inflating, but listed above real demand |
Some low-demand items like neon signs carry inflated price tags because buyers want to flex end-game black market gear. The guide value may say one thing, but real resale value can be far lower — buy flex items only if you want them for display.
FAQ
Q: How often is the Run a Restaurant trading value list updated?
The community value list aims to update roughly once a week, and each page shows a last-updated date. Always check that stamp before trusting a price, since inflating items like prep kitchens and penthouse furniture can shift within days.
Q: What is a fair price for most obtainable items?
Most obtainable items currently trade in the 20–25 diamond range, with mid-tier furniture like titanium fridges around 35. Anything priced far above that should be verified against live player shops before you buy.
Q: Why are rare tables like the light penthouse table so expensive?
The light penthouse table sits around 4,500 diamonds because it is unobtainable and highly sought after. As supply shrinks and more diamonds enter the economy, prices for items like this climb steadily.
Q: Can I dispute a price on the value list?
Yes. The community maintains a Discord where you can contest listed values, report scams, and review the change log. Player feedback has already corrected several entries that were priced too high.