Ribwich appraisal in Probably Stolen requires more than checking whether a sandwich looks genuine. Its packaging, production history, ingredients, and factory markings all affect the assessment, while certain rare variations can make it significantly more valuable. A careful inspection is especially important because some details can invalidate an otherwise valuable Ribwich.
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How to Appraise a Ribwich
How to Identify a Fake Ribwich
Ribwich Value and Rare Variants
Common Appraisal Mistakes
Unlocking Ribwich Appraisals
How to Appraise a Ribwich in Probably Stolen
A Ribwich starts with a base appraisal value of 150 Credits. Before calculating its final value, examine the wrapper, verify its production date and logo, identify the packing facility, and check whether it contains any special ingredients.
Start with the packaging. If the wrapper is torn or already open, the Ribwich is immediately valued at 40 Credits, regardless of its other characteristics.
For an intact, sealed Ribwich, follow this inspection routine:
- Read the production date and determine which manufacturing period it belongs to.
- Check whether the packaging logo matches that period.
- Examine the packing facility number for quality or counterfeit markings.
- Check the bun and pickle layers to identify a legitimate Deluxe Edition.
- Look for a second meat patty, which provides a substantial value bonus.
- Apply the appropriate adjustments from the appraisal manual before submitting your valuation.
The main advantage of this approach is that it separates authenticity checks from pricing. There's little reason to spend time calculating rare bonuses before you've established whether the product is genuine.
How to Identify a Fake Ribwich
A Ribwich can have convincing packaging while still containing details that don't match its supposed manufacturing history. Production dates, logos, factory codes, and Deluxe ingredients are the most important authenticity checks.
Check the Production Date Against the Logo
Ribwiches were manufactured during two separate production periods. Each period has its own identifying logo.
| Production Period | Valid Dates | Expected Logo |
|---|---|---|
| First production run | 01/425 to 12/429 | Davre, with a DA symbol crossed by a spoon |
| Second production run | 01/432 to 12/438 | Ribwich, depicting a long sandwich |
A production date from 430 or 431 doesn't belong to either recognized manufacturing period. Likewise, a sandwich with a first-run date shouldn't display the second-run Ribwich logo.
The original Davre marking features the DA symbol with a spoon. The later Ribwich logo depicts an elongated sandwich rather than a short, hamburger-shaped design.
Pay particular attention to the first and final months of production, 01/425 and 12/438. These are special dates in the appraisal system and should be checked for their applicable valuation effects.
Recognize Counterfeit Packing Facility Numbers
The packing facility code appears near the bottom center of the Ribwich. Its number indicates whether the sandwich came from a higher-quality, lower-quality, or ordinary production facility.
| Facility Classification | Numbers |
|---|---|
| High quality | 01, 02, 05, 08, 21, 34 |
| Low quality | 07, 15, 18, 26, 31 |
| Ordinary | Other unlisted valid codes up to 35 |
| Counterfeit | Anything above 35 |
A facility number doesn't have to appear on the high-quality list for a Ribwich to be genuine. An ordinary facility code simply provides no special quality bonus.
The critical warning sign is a number above 35, which identifies counterfeit packaging.
Verify the Deluxe Edition Ingredients
The Deluxe Edition has two distinguishing features: a sesame bun and extra pickles.
Both features must be present together. A sesame bun with only the normal amount of pickles, or extra pickles inside a regular bun, indicates a counterfeit Deluxe configuration.
For the pickle check, look for two distinct layers rather than simply counting individual slices.
A standard Ribwich without either Deluxe feature isn't automatically counterfeit. The problem occurs when its ingredients imitate an incomplete Deluxe version.
Ribwich Appraisal Value and Rare Variants
The standard starting value is 150 Credits, but the final assessment can change significantly depending on the sandwich's condition and special characteristics.
Opened Packaging Overrides Other Features
A torn or opened wrapper reduces the appraisal to 40 Credits.
This rule is particularly important when examining an otherwise promising sandwich. A desirable production date or rare ingredient doesn't override the damaged-packaging valuation.
Double Meat Is the Most Valuable Identified Bonus
The rare double-meat Ribwich contains two stacked meat patties rather than one.
This feature adds 800 Credits to the appraisal value, making it substantially more valuable than an ordinary Ribwich.
Using only the base value and double-meat bonus, the calculation is:
150 Credits + 800 Credits = 950 Credits.
That figure is before any additional applicable adjustments. The double-meat bonus is separate from the Deluxe Edition ingredient check, so don't confuse an extra patty with the additional pickle layers.
Don't Assign Bonuses Based on Appearance Alone
A high-quality factory number, special production date, or Deluxe configuration may affect the final assessment, but each needs to be evaluated using its corresponding appraisal rules.
The exact numerical adjustments for those characteristics aren't established by the available reference material. Use the in-game appraisal manual for those amounts rather than assigning an unsupported bonus.
The important values to recognize immediately are the 150-Credit starting point, the 40-Credit value for opened packaging, and the additional 800 Credits for double meat.
Common Ribwich Appraisal Mistakes
Confusing an Ordinary Facility With a Fake One
A facility code that isn't on either quality list can still be valid. Don't automatically classify an unfamiliar number as counterfeit when it's within the permitted range.
Checking the Logo Without Checking the Date
Both recognized Ribwich logos can be legitimate, but they belong to different production periods.
Verify the date and logo together. Recognizing a genuine-looking symbol isn't enough if it appears on the wrong manufacturing run.
Misidentifying the Deluxe Edition
The sesame bun and two pickle layers form a combined requirement. Identifying only one feature isn't sufficient to confirm a Deluxe Ribwich.
Check the layers individually before making your decision.
Overlooking the Wrapper Condition
The damaged-wrapper rule can invalidate an otherwise lengthy calculation.
Inspect the packaging before adding any bonuses. If it's open or torn, the valuation is already determined at 40 Credits.
How to Unlock Ribwich Appraisals
Ribwiches become available as appraisal assignments after you've progressed into the Appraisal Board's professional appraisal work.
The Appraisal Board initially introduces simpler inspections, including Cybernetic Hands. As you complete appraisal jobs and qualify for promotions, more complicated items become available.
Each new appraisal category introduces additional rules, making the accompanying manual essential for calculating an accurate final value.
There is no time limit during an appraisal, so you can examine the sandwich carefully before submitting your answer.
What Should You Do With Appraisal Slips?
Appraisal Slips summarize your performance, including your earnings and accuracy.
Once you've reviewed the information, you can discard the slip. It isn't required for completing another appraisal.
For improving your results, concentrate on understanding why a previous valuation was incorrect rather than keeping the physical slip.
The most reliable way to appraise a Ribwich is to establish authenticity first, then calculate its value. Matching the production date to the correct logo, checking the facility code, and recognizing legitimate Deluxe ingredients will help prevent incorrect assessments, while the rare double-meat variant is worth watching for whenever you receive a new sandwich.
