The Exclusive Rubber Duck comes from the Back Alley auction in Storage Hunters: Open World — it lands on a chance basis, so the play is to spend more time in-game for more shots at it rather than following a guaranteed pickup route.
The Rubber Duck is one of the game’s Exclusive items, and the way it actually turns up for players is through the Back Alley auction. That makes it different from most guides you’ll find, which walk you to a fixed spot on the map. Here’s where it comes from, what it’s worth, and how to avoid wasting hours on the wrong collectible.
Getting the Rubber Duck from the Back Alley auction
If you want the Rubber Duck, the place to look is the Back Alley auction — that’s where it has actually shown up. There isn’t a fixed spawn to walk to or a switch to flip; it surfaces as an auction item, which is why two players can put in wildly different amounts of time before it appears.
Keep cycling the Back Alley auctions and stay in longer sessions — the Rubber Duck lands on chance, so more auctions seen is more chances at the duck.
What the Rubber Duck is and what it’s worth
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Rubber Duck | Exclusive item you can wear |
| Category | Exclusive |
| Value | $150 |
| Where it appears | Back Alley auction |
The Rubber Duck sits in the Exclusive category, not the regular location-based loot lists, and it carries a listed value of $150. The fun part is that it isn’t just a shelf trophy — you can wear it, so once it’s yours it doubles as a cosmetic you can equip.
Exclusive items versus Lost items
| Item type | What to know |
|---|---|
| Exclusive items | Grouped separately; the Rubber Duck lives here and comes via the Back Alley auction |
| Lost items | Fixed-location collectibles like Book, Key, Digital Alarm Clock, Needle, and Scythe — not a Rubber Duck route |
Concretely: don’t follow Lost item routes for Book, Key, Digital Alarm Clock, Needle, or Scythe expecting a Rubber Duck at the end. Those are location-based collectibles — things like wall-glitch or garage routes — and they’ll never hand you the Exclusive duck no matter how carefully you run them.
You may also run into a separate claim floating around: that an exclusive duck-themed room item unlocks by pinging 10 hidden Rubber Ducks during an objective called “Poison the Medicine.” This is unconfirmed and sits apart from the Back Alley auction route above — it points at a possible different reward rather than the same duck, and the exact duck locations and reward name aren’t nailed down. Chase it if you’re curious, but don’t treat it as the main method for the Exclusive Rubber Duck.
Other Exclusive items worth chasing
| Exclusive item | Value |
|---|---|
| Rubber Duck | $150 |
| Camping Backpack | $300 |
| Vampire Dominus | $50,000 |
| Vampire Bat Valk | $7,500 |
Since the Rubber Duck is only one of the Exclusive items, most players want the rest of that short list next. The standouts are the Camping Backpack, the Vampire Dominus, and the Vampire Bat Valk — and the value gap between them is huge, from a few hundred to tens of thousands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rubber Duck guaranteed from the Back Alley auction?
No. The Back Alley auction is where it shows up, but it arrives on a chance basis rather than as a guaranteed pickup. The reliable move is to keep playing and keep checking auctions — more time in-game means more chances at it.
Can you wear the Rubber Duck?
Yes. Once you have it, the Rubber Duck can be worn, so it works as an equippable cosmetic on top of being an Exclusive collectible.
Is the Rubber Duck a Lost item?
No. It’s an Exclusive item, grouped separately from the Lost items like Book, Key, Digital Alarm Clock, Needle, and Scythe. Don’t run Lost-item locations expecting to find it.
What is the Rubber Duck worth?
It carries a listed value of $150, which puts it at the low end of the Exclusive list compared with items like the Camping Backpack, Vampire Bat Valk, and Vampire Dominus.
Are there other Exclusive items in Storage Hunters: Open World?
Yes. Alongside the Rubber Duck, the Exclusive group currently includes the Camping Backpack ($300), the Vampire Bat Valk ($7,500), and the Vampire Dominus ($50,000). That list can shift as the game updates.
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