The Webkinz Curio Shop

The Curio Shop

Here are some tips about the Curio Shop.

 

 

You can buy many cool items at the Curio Shop, including rare items.  If you buy stuff from Arte often and tip him well, he will eventually tell you what time he is selling the rare item that day.  Once you start tipping him 100 kinzcash everyday, you will notice that his greeting to you changes. 

The Curio Shop Levels:

Level 1: Arte says "Welcome to the Curio Shop.  Hope you find what you're looking for.

Level 2: Arte says "Welcome back.  See if you can find the bargain today."

Level 3: Arte says "Hey, welcome back.  If you see something you like, let me know."

Level 4: Arte says "Good to see you again.  Have fun shopping."

Level 5: Arte says "Ahh, one of my favorite customers.  Let me see what I can do for you."

Level 6: Arte says "There you are! Always great to see you.  My shop is your shop."  

Deluxe Level: If you are a Deluxe member, Arte says "Well if it isn't one of my extra special customers. Welcome to the Curio Shop!" or he will say, depending on which level you are on, one of the other phrases.

If you click on "Ask About Rare Items" and you are level 6, Arte will hold up a sign showing you what time the next rare item will be available that day.  

Hint: Arte usually has rare items up for sale in the afternoon (1pm-5pm), as opposed to the morning and late evening.

How To Move Up Levels: 

In order to move up levels, you must tip Arte often. No small tips! Small tips offend Arte, so give him at least 50 kinzcash.  Moving up levels can take a long time, but tipping Arte 100 kinzcash almost every day definitely speeds up the process (that's what I did). You also have to buy things from Arte every so often, or he will bump you down a level.  If you check the Curio Shop often enough, you are bound to see an item or two you like.  Sometimes they cost less than they do in the W-Shop.  Also, if you need an item and can either buy it from the W-Shop or the Curio Shop, always buy it from the Curio Shop even if it's (reasonably) more expensive.

Gem Hunt Tips:

The most valuable gems can only be found in 1 mine. Here are the mines they can be found in:

Webkinz Diamond (White): Buried Bones Mine

Red Ruby Heart (Red): Muzzle Mouth Mine

Corona Topaz (Yellow): Barking Mad Mine

Earth Emerald (Green): Flea Floater Mine

Ocean Sapphire (Blue): Howling Horse mine

Rare Themes and Examples of Rare Items:

Ancient Civilization (most expensive)

Aztec (most expensive)

Medieval

Neo Gothic (least expensive)

Palace Princess (least expensive)

Persian Palace (my favorite!)

Victorian Garden

Whimsical Wonderland

There are also many rare items that are not part of a specific theme, such as:

I hope this helps!

Xoxo,

Pippa