Pick a high-base anchor
Mutations multiply base value. Tix Wristband ($15,000), SMG ($1,400), and Scrap Dominus ($565) are the best anchors because small multipliers produce large absolute payouts.
Stack in the right order
Wash first (removes Dirty, rolls Pure or Spotless), repair to 100% condition, then place into the Time Capsule. Time Capsule ticks every 5 minutes at a 3.125% base chance.
Watch the weather
Rain and Moonlit events apply temporary multipliers. Use Energy Cafe Luck Drinks to boost the per-tick chance during these windows.
Don't waste premium items
Never place items below $100 base value into the Time Capsule. The 12x Timeless cap makes that placement a waste of five minutes per tick.