ROB RUN cargo: open it or sell it?
The two exits for every crate, the values that matter, and how to unlock the Cargo Workbench without wasting $40,000.
Sell cargo to the Smuggler for instant cash, or open it at a Cargo Workbench on your plot for the contents. Opening pays more but takes 10 seconds to 60 minutes. The workbench needs a plot, a Shipments unlock and a Black Market purchase. Some cargo only opens at a Contraband or special workbench.
Every cargo crate is a choice between money now and money later, and the later option is not always available. Get this wrong and you are carrying a $200,000 safe you cannot open.
The two exits
| Exit | Pay | Time | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smuggler | Cash now, plus location and Notoriety bonuses (up to ~50% at top Notoriety) | Immediate | A Smuggler’s van |
| Cargo Workbench | Contents, which can be worth more or be needed for upgrades | 10 s to 60 min | Plot + unlocked workbench |
Sell when you need liquidity or when you cannot open the crate. Open when you have a plot, the right bench, and time to wait — some contents are settlement-upgrade items that the Black Market does not sell.
Unlocking and buying the Cargo Workbench
- Rent a plot A workbench is furniture, so it needs a base. Plots require a settlement with an owner.
- Press H and open Shipments Shipments is the tech/progression menu. The Cargo Workbench sits behind it.
- Unlock it Community sources report an unlock cost around $5,000 through Shipments.
- Buy it from the Black Market Either through Lenny or the laptop at your base. Reported purchase price around $6,000.
- Place it on your plot Then load cargo and wait out the timer. Items placed in the workbench can speed it up.
What cargo is worth
| Cargo | Listed delivery revenue | Open time | Goes to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unique Collection Crate | $500,000 | 15 min | Sell |
| Golden Statue | $250,000 | 5 min | Sell |
| Expensive Safe | $200,000 | 60 min | Cargo Workbench |
| Rare Collection Crate | $150,000 | 15 min | Sell |
| Valuable Cargo | $150,000 | 30 min | Cargo Workbench |
| Portable Safe | $100,000 | 60 min | Cargo Workbench |
| Hard Crystals | $30,000–$75,000 | 10 s | Sell or Lab Table |
| Common crates | $25,000–$40,000 | 30 min | Cargo Workbench |
| Contraband Cargo | $10,000 | 30 min | Contraband Workbench |
Community database values from the 6 November client, pre-bonus. Treat as guidance, not a contract.
Collection crates: the multiplier
Collection crates are assembled at a Collection Table on your plot: pack stolen items into a set, and the completed collection is worth more than the parts. This is the one place where hoarding junk beats selling it, but only if you actually complete the set before the wipe.
The Cargo Sheet
Every delivery to the Smuggler fills a Cargo Sheet. A full sheet can be sold for a good price. Unlock it through Shipments and buy it at the Black Market — you need to live in a level 2 settlement or higher. For a delivery-focused player this is the closest thing to a passive income upgrade.
Moving cargo without losing it
- Scout the drop-off before you load. The delivery is the hard part; the pickup is not.
- Never carry two high-value crates in one trip if you can bank one first.
- The Buletti cannot transport shipments — check your vehicle before you plan a haul.
- Any player can lockpick your trunk at any time, anywhere in the city. Do not park and walk away.
- Sell near the end of your session so a wipe or a crash costs you less.
FAQ
Should I open or sell cargo in ROB RUN?
Sell if you need cash or lack the right workbench. Open if you have a plot and the matching bench, and you want contents that the Black Market does not sell.
How do I get the Cargo Workbench?
Rent a plot, unlock the Cargo Workbench through Shipments (press H), then buy it from the Black Market and place it on your plot.
What is the most valuable cargo?
A Unique Collection Crate lists at $500,000. Golden Statue ($250,000) and Expensive Safe ($200,000) are next.
Why can’t I open my cargo?
Some cargo needs a specific station: Contraband Cargo needs the Contraband Workbench, and money bags need a special workbench.
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