Most Expensive Items in The Sims 2

Summary

• The most expensive items in The Sims 2 are decorative, offering little game progression.
• Players can spend thousands of simoleons on purely aesthetic items with no tangible benefits.
• Decorative items with high price tags don’t necessarily provide more value in terms of gameplay.

The Sims 2 was no stranger to outrageously-priced in-game items. While most players might assume that the game’s most expensive items come in the form of appliances, this is far from the case. Rather, the most expensive items in The Sims 2 come in the form of things that are either purely decorative or offer little in terms of actual game progression.

Even the furniture prices in the Sims 2 don’t come close to the price tag of many of these, which makes even less sense as to why players would stash away money to do so (unless they’re using cheats, in which case, fair game). So, if players can’t train their Sims, educate them, or build skills with these insanely-priced purchases, what, exactly, are they good for?

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Ol’ Grandfather Clock

Price: §3,500

The Ol’ Grandfather Clock draws mixed feelings when it comes to keeping time in a sim’s house. While clocks are not necessary in the slightest, this does boost environment ever so slightly. However, the problem is that it doesn’t boost anything else – thus making it difficult to justify the §3,500 price tag.

When it comes to classic charm, though, this grandfather clock definitely looks good against the wall of an elegant dining room.

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Chimeway & Daughters Saloon Piano

Price: §3,500

Outside decorative items, The Sims 2 does have a few hobby-related things for purchase that do drive up the cost of a household. The Chimeway & Daughters Saloon Piano definitely isn’t a need in terms of gameplay, but it’s an item that certainly stands out in any sim’s home.

For players with musically-minded Sims, this piece is a must-have. It’s not the most expensive thing on the list, but it’s one of the most coveted for instrument-playing sim families looking to boost skills.

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Olive Peynter’s City SkyScape

Price: §4,000

This fun landscape is a unique addition to any home and, for the same cost as a historical vase, it’s one that many players will find even more appealing. For §1,000 less than the fancier wall hangings, this painting is one that offers the same motive points for environment at a lower cost with, what some might say, is a better-looking piece of artwork.

It might not be everyone’s style, but it does offer the same thing for a more affordable range.

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12th Century Song Dynasty Sculpted Vase

Price: §4,000

While seeped in sim history, the 12th Century Song Dynasty Sculpted Vase comes at a steep price for those looking to have something historical in their homes. It’s cheaper than the other options and, thankfully, offers a whopping 10 motive points for environment, which does give players a more reasonable option for decorating their homes.

The problem with this particular item is that it’s very specific in its appearance, which means it won’t suit every design – but for that price point, players just might find a way to make it work.

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On A Pedestal by Yucan Byall

Price: §5,000

For the same price as a fancy wall hanging, players will find the sculpture titled On A Pedestal by Yucan Byall. While this is a more reasonable cost for something that’s three-dimensional, it offers the same motive points as the two most expensive decorative artworks.

The preference for players looking to boost their environment as much as possible will come down to whether they want something that looks nice on a wall or something that looks fancy on the floor.

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The Fourth Element Wall Hanging

Price: §5,000

For the same number of motive points as its predecessor in terms of price, players can spend §500 less on The Fourth Element Wall Hanging. While it’s not necessarily every sim’s style, it will offer the same 10 environment motive points as its more expensive counterpart.

In terms of fun, this wall hanging only offers three motive points. However, chances are if a player is looking to boost their fun motive, they’re not looking for a decorative piece in order to do that. This wall hanging is surely eye-catching, but not necessarily worth the money players would spend in order to get the same motive points elsewhere for cheaper.

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Poisonous Forest (In Love with a Curse)

Price: §5,500

In The Sims 2, items below the §6,000 threshold leave little room to be anything other than decorative. While many players might expect kitchen appliances or even furniture to be the next set of expensive The Sims 2 purchases, nearly all of these items are for appearances.

In the case of the Poisonous Forest (In Love with a Curse) painting, the price might just be right for anyone who is looking to get their environment stats up – or anyone with enough money to build a Sims mansion. This painting offers a full 10 motive points; however, so do many other decorative pieces with a far lower price point than §5,500.

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Bubble-Up “Soaking Zone” Hot Tub

Price: §6,500

The Bubble-Up “Soaking Zone” Hot Tub is the second spa option players will find in The Sims 2. While the most expensive spa is by far the most impressive, this one comes in at a close second in terms of motives. In fact, they’re so similar that players will be happy to know that they sacrifice nothing by spending roughly two thousand simoleons less on this hot tub – because the motive stats are exactly the same.

While the VaporWare Spa is certainly an impressive addition to any sim household especially during a party, the Bubble-Up “Soaking Zone” is just as efficient when it comes to its The Sims 2 performance.

• Hygiene: 5
• Comfort: 6
• Environment: 9
• Fun: 7

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Soma “Wall-Eye” Large Screen Flat-Panel Television

Price: §8,000

As far as electronics go, the Soma “Wall-Eye” is a pretty worthy purchase in terms of televisions for The Sims 2. While any fancy television will give Sims access to a myriad of channels offering skill points, this one, in particular, provides access to the most: Cooking via the Watch Yummy Channel, Body via the Work Out channel, and Mechanical via the Repair channel.

The benefit of purchasing this TV is that a player’s sim can fully embrace the couch potato lifestyle while increasing their skill points in any number of things.

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VaporWare Submergence Spa

Price: §8,500

For players who want their Sims to have the ultimate in rest and relaxation, there’s no flashier spa to have than the VaporeWare Submergence Spa. This is the most expensive item in the game, costing players more than 8,000 simoleons just to have it in their homes.

Whether it’s worth the price tag or not will be up to the players as this item does offer some helpful stats in the way of hygiene, environment, fun, and comfort. So, if a sim is making some serious Simoleons in their career, it’s a worthy buy.

• Hygiene: 5
• Comfort: 6
• Environment: 9
• Fun: 7