Deadline Day 3 Sell
Learn why Deadline Day 3 is the primary sell window in Lethal Company and how to prepare your inventory for full-value quota conversion.
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Lethal Company Day 1 vs Day 2 Sell Strategy
Day 1 and Day 2 sales are usually discounted. This guide explains how to sell only what you need, then preserve the rest for higher-value payout timing.
Why Day 1 and Day 2 Sales Are Discounted
In most runs, Day 1 and Day 2 payouts are reduced compared with the deadline window. Practical rates are often around 0% to 50%, so every early sale has an opportunity cost.
If your team panic-sells full inventory early, you lose value that could have been converted into quota clearance later with fewer items.
Minimum-Sell Rule for Early Days
Use Day 1 and Day 2 only for strict necessities. Sell the smallest amount needed to unlock essential gear, then keep the rest of your haul for the main cash-in window.
- Sell only for must-have purchases like shovel or flashlight access.
- Keep high-value scrap untouched when quota pressure is still manageable.
- Re-check your minimum target before every sale, not after.
When to Break the Rule
Break the minimum-sell rule only if the team cannot execute the next route without equipment or if your current cash is below a hard survival threshold.
Even then, cap the sale value and return to inventory-preservation mode immediately after the urgent purchase.
FAQ
Should I sell everything on Day 1?
No. Day 1 payout is usually heavily reduced. Sell only enough to cover mandatory purchases, then hold the rest.
Is Day 2 always better than Day 1?
Day 2 can be better, but both are typically discounted. The main goal is still to minimize early sales and save value for the best payout day.
What is the safest early-selling approach?
Set a minimum target for immediate needs and stop selling once that target is met.
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