What is the Fastest Way to Make Money in Animal Crossing?
The absolute fastest way to make a huge sum of Bells in Animal Crossing: New Horizons revolves around manipulating the Stalk Market, also known as the turnip market, by taking advantage of high turnip prices on other players’ islands. While this method requires some coordination and might not be for everyone, it consistently provides the biggest payoff in the shortest amount of time. Other methods like maximizing money tree farming and taking advantage of high-value selling opportunities can also generate significant Bells, though at a slower pace than the strategic use of the turnip market.
Maximizing Bell Earnings: Beyond the Basics
While the Stalk Market offers the most significant profit potential, it’s not the only path to riches in Animal Crossing. By combining several strategies, you can create a robust and consistent income stream. Let’s explore some of these methods in more detail:
The Power of the Stalk Market
The Stalk Market is where fortunes are made (or lost). Every Sunday, Daisy Mae visits your island to sell turnips at fluctuating prices. The trick is to buy low and sell high, but your own island’s prices are unpredictable. This is where connecting with other players online comes into play. Here’s how to make this work for you:
- Buy Low: Purchase as many turnips as you can afford when Daisy Mae is on your island, and at the lowest price you can find.
- Find High Prices: Look for online communities, forums, or social media groups dedicated to Animal Crossing trading. Players often share screenshots of their Nook’s Cranny turnip prices.
- Sell High: Travel to an island with a price that meets your profit goals (prices can sometimes reach above 500 Bells per turnip). Sell all your turnips.
- Rinse and Repeat: You may have multiple opportunities to buy and sell each Sunday.
Money Tree Farming for Consistent Income
Money trees offer a reliable and consistent source of income. While not as explosive as the Stalk Market, they are a stable way to increase your Bell count. The following is the most effective method:
- Bury 10,000 Bells: Dig a glowing spot, bury exactly 10,000 Bells, and watch a money tree grow. It will produce three bags of 10,000 Bells each.
- Daily Farming: Do this every day on your island for a guaranteed 30,000 Bells return.
- Replanting: Once you shake the bags off a money tree, it turns into a normal tree and is not repeatable. So remember to plant another 10,000 to start a new tree.
Capitalizing on High-Value Sales
Beyond turnips and money trees, there are several items that, when sold strategically, can generate significant income:
- Hot Items: Each day, Nook’s Cranny features two “hot items” that sell for double their normal price. Keep an eye out for fruit-themed electronics, which often yield a good return.
- Fossils: Unassessed fossils can be sold for a decent amount. Although the most valuable option is to donate your first find to the museum, and complete your collection. Duplicates can be sold or used as island decor.
- Rare Fish and Bugs: High-value creatures like the Coelacanth, Scorpions, and Sturgeons command high prices. Sell to Flick for bugs, and CJ for fish, who both give 150% of the standard value of the item, when visiting your island.
- Crafted Items: While not the highest margin, items such as the Trophy Case and Street Piano fetch more than typical crafted goods, though require rare ingredients and DIY recipes.
Other Profitable Avenues
Don’t underestimate these other avenues:
- Non-Native Fruits: Collect fruits that aren’t native to your island, they sell for 500 bells each!
- Special Visitors: Special visitors like Saharah often have rare items that can be traded at a high value.
- Nook Miles Rewards: Trade Nook Miles for Bell Vouchers, a useful alternative to grinding for basic materials.
- Daily Check-ins: Make sure to check in daily, to collect your Nook miles bonus, and sell any items that would typically not be used, like shells and native fruit.
By employing a combination of these methods, especially the strategic use of the Stalk Market, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a Bell-making master in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I get the most out of the Stalk Market?
The key is to buy turnips on Sunday when the prices are low, then sell them throughout the week when the prices are high. Watch for patterns, or visit other players’ islands, and use online communities to find the best prices.
2. What is the maximum amount of Bells I can earn from a money tree?
Burying 10,000 Bells in a glowing spot guarantees that the tree will grow and yield three bags of 10,000 Bells each, for a total of 30,000 Bells.
3. What items sell for the most money in Animal Crossing?
Items like the Throne, Crown, and Luxury Car are expensive to buy, but don’t sell for as much. When selling items that you find, make sure to check for “Hot Items“, and high value bugs and fish.
4. How do I find the secret money rock?
The secret money rock spawns in a different place each day. When you see one, make sure to hit it as many times as you can, to get the maximum amount of bells out of it.
5. Is time travel a good strategy for making money?
Time-traveling is a divisive topic among players. It allows you to manipulate events in game, like turnip prices or island spawns. While it’s a fast way to earn bells, some consider it cheating. If you’re okay with this method, it can certainly be profitable.
6. What are “perfect fruits” and are they worth the effort?
Perfect fruit was a feature of previous Animal Crossing games. Perfect fruit does not exist in Animal Crossing New Horizons.
7. How do I sell my turnips for 999,999,999 bells?
This is not possible within standard game mechanics. To reach a price of 999,999,999 Bells for turnips, you would need to visit a modded island and sell turnips there.
8. What is the best item to craft to sell for profit?
The most profitable crafted items to sell are the Trophy Case and the Street Piano. However, they require rare materials.
9. Why is the chessboard so expensive in Animal Crossing?
The chessboard in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is expensive due to it being an easter egg of the famous “Kasparov’s Immortal Game,” not because of gameplay mechanics.
10. Are hot items worth it to craft and sell?
Usually, the “hot items” aren’t the most profitable in terms of crafted items. The best “hot item” for maximum return is fruit-themed electronics, like the Juicy Apple TV.
11. How can I increase the amount of non-native fruit I have?
Non-native fruits can be obtained by visiting other players’ islands or by receiving gifts from friends. Plant these fruits on your island to grow more.
12. What happens if I bury 100,000 bells?
The odds are that you will only get 90,000 bells back from a tree, meaning you would lose 10,000 bells. Only bury 10,000 bells, for the most guaranteed profit.
13. How do I sell to Flick and CJ for more money?
Flick and CJ are special visitors who will buy bugs and fish at 150% the standard value. They visit randomly, so be on the lookout for them.
14. Why shouldn’t I sell in the drop box?
The drop box at Nook’s Cranny gives you only 80% of the items’ standard value. Always wait to sell at Nook’s Cranny during open hours, or to CJ and Flick.
15. What are the most sought after items in Animal Crossing?
According to online marketplaces, some of the most sought-after items include the soft-serve lamp, cutting board, ironwood dresser, crescent moon chair, imperial bed, and partition. These are useful for decorating.