Yep, me too, arnie! I really wish it would simply restock about every 4 hours but if not, then somehow set it up so certain items in particular are far more likely to restock than other items, if you know what I mean.

So does anyone know then on when the 8 hours actually starts? ie does the store restock 3 times in a real life 24 hours? and if so, what times are those? 8am, 4pm and midnight?

It isn't the same time of day for everyone, since it's based on the game start time.

It would be nice if there was a counter on the shop screen showing how long until the next restock.

Thank you for the response. and yes I agree with Andrea. it would be nice to have a counter or something to be able to tell how long till next stocking.

We are planning to shorten the restock time, but probably won't be able to add a timer/counter to the store. Some things are easier to do than others.

Lady: Thanks for all the answers, it is appreciated!

I like the wait. It makes it really worth it when the item you're waiting for comes in.

I definitely don't like the wait, bren, especially not since the one family where I'm on the second generation still hasn't had the items necessary to fix things offered. I watched the original parents die and now the daughter and her husband are growing older and still nothing. But a couple of my newly started families had items offered right away. I bought them even though I had to skimp on the groceries to get them -- I'm not taking any chances, lol!

I also am having the same problem. I need another wall repair kit (the first one dried out) and it's not showing up! I'm already into the 2nd generation and it still hasn't shown up again. Grrr! Any advice?