I didn't mean to seem caustic on the question phrasing thing, just pointing it out.
The nice thing about IRC is you can join all of the giveaway channels - OH #duckpond is renown - it's probably the best. Just mind your attitude and don't let anyone piss you off, and don't get kickbanned. It's a sweet way to make some money, especially if you've got the opportunity to chill in the channel all day.
I recommend using mIRC to access Torn's IRC, you can set mIRC to notify you when certain keywords are mentioned so you'll never miss a giveaway or lottery. Although mIRC supports some pretty advanced scripting and will give you an unfair advantage in the giveaways (if so inclined), I strongly discourage you from doing it, even if you are diligent in avoiding detection. Took me six months to be unbanned once caught.
As for which to do first, it sounds like you're working on getting some income vs trying to get gym gains. There are only two benefits from having a PI and (1) is the happy, and (2) is the airfield (if so equipped). So imho, go for your money first. You largely don't even have to bother with playing TC while you sit in IRC and collect the cash (or items).
Consider spending some merits to get a bazaar - the cost of points will invariably inflate (as they already have with the expansion of the points market cap) and the value of a bazaar never decreases especially since they're tied into the actual item market now. He who has the lowest priced item in their bazaar commands the prime spot (far left) in the item market and usually sells first.
As for finding a spouse, it is hardly worth the headache. You'll connect with someone when the time is right. Just make friends in TC and you'll do exceedingly well.
13 plushies = 1 set 1 set = 10 points 10 points= $480,000 (around that)
So every plushie has value (same as flowers) Kitten is 1 of those, but it's only worth $500-900 Camel is the most valuable, worth around $99,000 You can buy those in UAE for $14,000 so the rest if profit. Read more about flying here: https://tinyurl.com/iribuya-NEW-travelguide