In Bethesda’s Starfield, players can collect a vast array of items, a quintessential element of the RPG genre that plays a central role in this immersive experience. However, players will also face the classic challenge of managing encumbrance, as the game will penalize them for carrying an excessive inventory by slowing down their movement. This turns inventory management into a critical strategy element, raising an important question for many adventurers: how can they dispose of unnecessary loot efficiently?
Our guide to Starfield is designed to navigate you through the complexities of liquidating your inventory. It will detail selling your items, identifying eager buyers, and rejuvenating vendor finances.
Tip: One great quality of life feature in Starfield is that you can sell items directly from your ship’s cargo hold to any vendor in a major settlement.
Best Places for Selling Items in Starfield
While exploring the cosmic realms of Starfield, especially within bustling social hubs like Neon or New Atlantis, players will encounter numerous shops. However, not all establishments are interested in purchasing your collection of interstellar artifacts. For example, a boutique specializing in attire may not see value in the weaponry acquired from vanquished foes.
Trade Authority (The Best Choice Overall, Buys Contraband & Stolen Items)
To streamline your selling process, it’s advisable to frequent general stores and, most notably, the local Trade Authority. These venues are equipped to handle a diverse array of goods. Almost every major planet hosts a Trade Authority, offering a convenient and efficient means to convert your loot into currency by speaking to the Trade Authority vendor. You will find a Trade Authority store in New Atlantis, Neon, Cydonia, Akila City, The Den, and even The Key in Crimson Fleet territory in the Kryx System.
Trade Authority Kiosks
Trade Authority Kiosks can be found everywhere you can find Ship Services Technicians, so that’s typically settlement major spaceports. Your first encounter with a Trade Authority Kiosk is in New Atlantis’ spaceport, next to the local Ship Services Technician. Trade Authority Kiosks can only be used to sell items and come with a limited Credit stock of 5,000 Credits, so make sure you well your heaviest items first for better mass management.
Jemison Mercantile
Jemison Mercantile is a great place to sell your Junk early on. It is very close to the New Atlantis spaceport, and as a general store, it will accept all kinds of non-contraband items, including gear, weapons, and junk.
Best Place to Sell Contraband: The Den, Wolf System
A notable location for transactions that include contraband is The Den, located within the Wolf system. Its proximity from docking points to the local Trade Authority outpost minimizes the hassle, which is particularly useful for those unable to utilize fast travel due to being encumbered. Additionally, it’s an advantageous spot for dealing with stolen or contraband items due to the lack of security scans.
Best Places to Sell Stuff in New Atlantis
- Jemison Mercantile (General Store, Spaceport District): Buys all types of non-contraband items (Weapons, Ammo, Spacesuits, Packs, Helmets, Apparel, Throwables, Aid, Notes, Resources, Misc).
- Vendor Credits: 5,000.
- Trade Authority (General Store, The Well): Buys all types of non-contraband items (Weapons, Ammo, Spacesuits, Packs, Helmets, Apparel, Throwables, Aid, Notes, Resources, Misc).
- Vendor Credits: 11,000.
- UC Distribution Center (General Store, Commercial District): Buys all types of non-contraband items (Weapons, Ammo, Spacesuits, Packs, Helmets, Apparel, Throwables, Aid, Notes, Resources, Misc).
- Vendor Credits: 5,000.
- UC Surplus (Weapons & Spacesuit Store, The Well): Buys all types of non-contraband items (Weapons, Ammo, Spacesuits, Packs, Helmets, Apparel, Throwables, Aid, Notes, Resources, Misc).
- Vendor Credits: 2,319.
- Centurian Arsenal (Weapons Store, Residential District): Buys Weapons, Ammo, and Throwables.
- Vendor Credits: 13,278.
Best Places to Sell Stuff in Neon (Core)
Neon (Core) features multiple vendors where you can sell items. The best place to sell your items in Neon is the local Trade Authority, as you can sell the largest variety of items (it’s a general store that buys contraband), and the Vendor’s Credit is among the highest in this major city (11,854 Credits).
Here’s a breakdown of the most accessible vendors in Neon (Core):
- Newill’s Goods (General Store): Buys all types of non-contraband items (Weapons, Ammo, Spacesuits, Packs, Helmets, Apparel, Throwables, Aid, Notes, Resources, Misc).
- Vendor Credits: 5,000.
- Sieghart’s Outfitters (General Store): Buys all types of non-contraband items (Weapons, Ammo, Spacesuits, Packs, Helmets, Apparel, Throwables, Aid, Notes, Resources, Misc).
- Vendor Credits: 5,876.
- Emporium (General Store): Buys all types of non-contraband items (Weapons, Ammo, Spacesuits, Packs, Helmets, Apparel, Throwables, Aid, Notes, Resources, Misc).
- Vendor Credits: 4,468.
- Trade Authority (General Store): Buys all types of non-contraband & contraband items (Weapons, Ammo, Spacesuits, Packs, Helmets, Apparel, Throwables, Aid, Notes, Resources, Misc).
- Vendor Credits: 11,854.
- Neon Tactical (Weapons Store): Buys Weapons, Ammo, and Throwables.
- Vendor Credits: 13,273.
- Legrand’s Liquors (Liquor Store): Buys Aid Items (Drinks & Food).
- Vendor Credits: 2,473.
Managing Vendor Credit Exhaustion
A common predicament arises when a preferred merchant’s funds are depleted. Each vendor in Starfield is capped by a daily credit limit, which can quickly be reached when offloading high-value items. While enhancing your Commerce skills can increase profits, it also accelerates the rate at which you exhaust a vendor’s financial resources.
Should you find yourself with merchandise yet no vendor capable of purchasing it due to depleted credits, the solution is surprisingly simple: rest. Vendor credits and inventory refresh every 24 hours, so a brief respite back on your ship can reset their capacity to transact.
Interestingly, purchasing items from vendors can also replenish their credit reserves, mirroring a barter system. This tactic can be useful for those looking to continue selling without the wait, effectively managing both inventory and maximizing profit opportunities.
Investing in the Commerce Skill
The Commerce skill in Starfield can be a valuable asset in raising your credits faster when selling to vendors by increasing the amount of Credits you can sell items for up to 25%.
| Rank | Buy Discount | Sell Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buy for 5% less | Sell for 10% more |
| 2 | Buy for 10% less | Sell for 15% more |
| 3 | Buy for 15% less | Sell for 20% more |
| 4 | Buy for 20% less | Sell for 25% more |
This comprehensive guide aims to alleviate the burdens of inventory management, ensuring your exploration of Starfield remains as unencumbered and profitable as possible.
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