Schedule I Quality Guide — Maximizing Product Quality for Higher Prices

What Affects Quality

Product quality in Schedule I is determined by:

1. Effects count — more effects = higher quality rating
2. Freshness — time since production
3. Packaging — proper packaging maintains freshness
4. Base strain/product — some variants have higher quality ceiling

Quality Ratings

Rating	Effects	Freshness	Price Modifier
Poor	0	Stale	×0.60
Standard	1	Aging	×0.85
Good	2	Good	×1.00
Premium	3	Fresh	×1.25
Exceptional	4+	Fresh	×1.50

Maximizing Quality

Step 1: Stack Effects

Aim for 3+ effects on every unit. The quality jump from 2→3 effects is larger than any other tier jump.

Step 2: Sell Fresh

Package immediately after mixing. Sell within 4 in-game hours. Never let packaged product sit overnight.

Step 3: Use Better Strains

OG Kush → Granddaddy Purple when available. GDP has a higher base quality ceiling and accepts more ingredient slots.

Step 4: Branded Packaging

Custom label packaging adds perceived quality bonus (+5–8% on top of freshness).

Quality and Customer Loyalty

Consistent high-quality product builds loyalty faster:

• Good quality → +1 loyalty per 5 purchases
• Premium quality → +1 loyalty per 3 purchases
• Exceptional → +1 loyalty per 2 purchases

Quality vs. Volume Tradeoff

For new customers: sell Good quality to build initial relationship.
For loyal customers: always sell Premium or Exceptional — they'll pay significantly more.

Related Guides

• Mixing Guide
• Packaging Guide
• Customer Management Guide