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Premium and the Shop help you level up faster and save time. But you need to spend wisely here; otherwise, your resources and money will go to waste. Here’s everything you need to know about Premium, the Merchant, and the Shop: what they offer, which options are best, and how to avoid overpaying.
How a Merchant Works
Start with the mechanics “How the Merchant Works”: how to exchange resources, when it’s beneficial to do so, and how the merchant helps alleviate shortages of needed raw materials.
How to Choose a Premium Option
There are many premium features, and you don't need them all right away. The guide “How to Choose a Premium Plan” will show you what really speeds up your progress and where you can save money.
What's in the merchant
For a complete list of a merchant's offers, see the [](/knowledge/encyclopedia/trader) Merchant] section of the encyclopedia: which exchanges are available and what they offer.
What's in the store
The "](/knowledge/encyclopedia/shop)" section of the encyclopedia brings together everything that's available for purchase: products, sets, and their uses.
Special Offers and Containers
In addition to the regular store, there are Deals — limited-time value bundles — and Containers — bundles with random contents. These sections describe what’s included and whether they’re worth buying.
Related Resources
- Mechanics: How the Merchant Works
- Guides: How to Choose a Premium
- Encyclopedia: Merchant, Store, Offers, Containers
- Terms: [](/knowledge/glossary) Glossary]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we need a premium plan and a store? They speed up development and save time. But you have to spend wisely here; otherwise, resources and money go to waste.
How does a merchant work? The Trader allows you to exchange resources and helps make up for shortages of needed raw materials. The mechanic explains when such an exchange is beneficial.
Which premium plan should I choose? You don't need all the premium features right away. The "How to Choose a Premium Plan" guide will help you figure out what really speeds up your progress and where you can save money.
How do offers and containers differ from a store? Deals are limited-time, discounted bundles, while containers are bundles with random contents. The encyclopedia explains what they include and whether you should buy them.
