If you’ve started building your shop in Storage Hunters, you’ve probably noticed that gems can disappear surprisingly fast. With so many upgrades available, it’s tempting to buy whatever unlocks next, but not every upgrade gives the same value—especially early in the game.
Some upgrades help you make more money with every customer, while others simply improve convenience. If you spend your gems wisely from the beginning, your shop will grow much faster and you’ll have an easier time expanding later on.
Here’s a complete breakdown of the best Shop Upgrades to prioritize and which ones can wait until the late game.
How to Open the Shop Upgrades Menu
Before you can purchase upgrades, you’ll need to open the Shop Upgrades menu.
Simply click the upward arrow icon on the right side of your screen.
From there, you’ll be able to see:
- Available upgrades
- Current upgrade levels
- Upgrade effects
- Unlock requirements
Keep in mind that several upgrades remain locked until you reach certain Net Worth milestones.
Best Upgrade #1 – Tip Jar
If you’re wondering where your first gems should go, Tip Jar is easily one of the strongest choices.
What it does
Each level increases the chance that customers leave Diamond Tips by 2%.
Since Diamonds are used to purchase even more upgrades, Tip Jar gradually pays for itself over time. The more customers visit your shop, the more opportunities you’ll have to earn free Diamonds without doing anything extra.
This makes it one of the best long-term investments in the game.
Best Upgrade #2 – Price Tags
After Tip Jar, your next priority should usually be Price Tags.
What it does
Every level causes customers to begin negotiations 5% closer to an item’s fair value.
In simple terms, customers make better opening offers.
Instead of spending time negotiating from very low prices, you’ll start much closer to your desired selling price.
Although the increase may seem small at first, it affects nearly every sale you make, leading to significantly higher profits over time.
Best Upgrade #3 – Inventory Space
If you enjoy buying lots of storage units during auctions, Inventory Space quickly becomes essential.
What it does
Each upgrade level adds:
- 5 additional inventory slots
Having more inventory means you can continue collecting valuable items without constantly returning to organize or sell your loot.
It’s especially helpful during long auction sessions where storage fills up quickly.
Selling Space
Once your inventory starts filling with valuable items, you’ll also want more room to display them.
What it does
Each level adds:
- 2 extra display shelves
More shelves allow you to sell more items at the same time, helping customers browse a larger selection whenever they visit your shop.
While not quite as important as Tip Jar or Price Tags, it’s still a solid upgrade once your business begins expanding.
Advertising
Advertising becomes available after reaching:
$3,000 Net Worth
What it does
Each level makes customers submit offers:
- 10% faster
This doesn’t directly increase your profits, but it reduces waiting time between sales.
If you’re constantly standing around waiting for customers to make offers, Advertising makes your shop feel much more efficient.
Trophy Capacity
Unlocked at:
$5,000 Net Worth
What it does
Each upgrade increases the number of Trophy slots available in your shop.
This upgrade is useful for collectors and players who enjoy displaying achievements, but it isn’t something you need to prioritize early in the game.
Storage Box Space
Unlocked at:
$65,000 Net Worth
What it does
Each level provides additional Storage Box slots.
Extra storage is incredibly useful once you begin collecting expensive or rare items that you don’t want to sell immediately.
Instead of filling your regular inventory, you can safely store valuable collectibles until you’re ready to use or sell them.
Plot Capacity
Unlocked at:
$100,000 Net Worth
What it does
Each level increases your overall plot capacity by:
- 100 additional item spaces
This is one of the strongest upgrades for late-game players because it dramatically increases how much you can build, decorate, and store on your property.
However, new players won’t need to worry about this for quite a while.
Recommended Upgrade Order
If you’re starting from scratch, this upgrade path offers the best long-term value:
- Tip Jar
- Price Tags
- Inventory Space
- Selling Space
- Advertising (after unlocking it)
- Storage Box Space
- Plot Capacity (late game)
Following this order helps you earn more money first before spending gems on quality-of-life upgrades.