Socket City

Map tile

Interior

**Socket City** is a Location where players can buy Appliances.

Appliances are Durable items, most of which give bonuses to any player who owns them. Players may also receive a Happiness bonus for purchasing an Appliance they do not own yet.

Socket City sells its Appliances at full price (compared to the discount prices at Z-Mart), but the relevant Happiness bonuses are higher. Some high-end Appliances are only available here. Appliances bought at Socket City have a lower chance to require Repair each turn.

Low-paying Jobs at Socket City are *somewhat* easy to get, but the higher-paying jobs require a Degree in Electronics. They are typically seen as a possible stepping-stone towards a cushy job at the Factory.

## Opening Hours

**Socket City** is open every Week. You may purchase items even if the turn has ended while you're in the store.

## Items

**Socket City** sells every type of Appliance except the Black & White TV. All items are available every Week.

A Happiness bonus is given for the purchase of a new Appliance, but only if the player currently owns zero of that specific Appliance. If the player purchases an Appliance but loses it (e.g. due to Wild Willy apartment robbery or Pawning), purchasing that same Appliance again *will* award Happiness.

Prices at Socket City are higher than those at Z-Mart (except for the Stereo, which is cheaper here). However, Appliances purchased here are less likely to require Repairs, and generally provide a larger Happiness bonus.

Actual prices at Socket City are affected by the Economy.

## Actions

### Work

If you have a Job at **Socket City**, you can Work here to get money.

## Jobs

**NOTE:** The Clerk Job at Socket City is only available in the CD-ROM version of the game.

## Visuals

Like most other portraits, the Socket City Salesperson's face is slightly different in the CD-ROM version of the game.

Socket City Salesperson, CD-ROM version
## Quotes

### Greetings

* *Welcome to Socket City. If you paid full price, you must've bought it here!*
* *Welcome to Socket City. You're just in time for our Pre-Arbor Day Value Fest!*
* *Welcome to Socket City. Apply for our Revolving Algorithmic Usury Credit Line!*
* *Welcome to Socket City. Our salespeople are here to help you...spend!*
* *Welcome to Socket City. Special today on useless Yuppie electronic gadgets!*
* *Welcome to Socket City. We only charge 10% over list price!*
* *Welcome to Socket City. Go ahead and TRY to talk us down.*
* *Welcome to Socket City. Next Friday is Double Commission Day!*
* *Welcome to Socket City. Come to our Moonlight Madness sale. 20% off if you wear your pajamas!*
* *Welcome to Socket City. Values direct from the factory to the jobber to the wholesaler to us to YOU!*
* *Welcome to Socket City, Home of High Pressure Sales!*
* *Welcome to Socket City, where Quality meets its match!*
* *Welcome to Socket City, where you get less for more!*
* *Welcome to Socket City, where our Service Department never sleeps, eats or bathes!*
* *Welcome to Socket City, where the customer is always ripe!*
* *Welcome to Socket City. Where everything quits working the day after the warranty expires.*

### Bought an Item

* *Thank You very much.*
* *I'm sure that you will be very happy with your purchase.*
* *Thanks. You will have many years of trouble free service.*
* *Thank you for visiting Socket City.*
* *You sure know a deal when you see one.*
* *Come and see us again, anytime.*
* *Thank You. Let me know how you enjoy it.*
* *Perhaps I can interest you in something else.*
* *Have you seen our vacuum cleaners? They really suck!*
* *Would you like the $200 Extended Service Contract with that?*
* *You'll want the $150 Factory Extension Warranty with that, right?*
* *Can we interest you in the $300 1-Year Lifetime Replacement Guarantee?*
* *How about a $250 Extended Factory Service Warranty Replacement Guarantee Contract Agreement Deal with that?*
* *If you ever require service, you know where to go!*
* *Of course, for another $75, you could have gotten the next model up.*
* *Our free installation is only $45 today!*
* *Sorry, we only had a floor sample left, but trust me, it's in perfect condition.*
* *Remember, we offer free delivery anywhere within the game!*
* *Do you smell something burning? Oh, it's that cash in your pocket!*
* *Now that didn't hurt a bit, did it?*
* *Notice how we ignore anybody who's browsing the under-$200 items?*
* *Since you're spending, how about replacing your car stereo with an $800 Kerplunkett?*
* *Should we call the paramedics to treat your wallet for shock?*
* *Care to go double-or-nothing for that 92 inch Projection TV?*
* *Now, if I can steer you towards some of our higher-margin products...*
* *Didn't you have your eye on that complete Home Videotape Production Studio?*
* *If you're not completely satisfied, we'll be glad to give you partial credit.*
* *We're members of the Bait 'n Switch(TM) Retailer's Association!'*
* *We finance 90 Days, Same as Bankruptcy!*
* *With every purchase over $5200, we're giving away free Chapter 11 Auto-Filers!*
* *Please be aware that our Extended Service Contract excludes parts and labor.*