where can i sell stuff in starfield

June 28, 2026

You can sell stuff almost anywhere in Starfield, but some spots are dramatically better than others for credits, convenience, and contraband.

Quick Scoop: Best Places To Sell

1. Trade Authority (normal loot + contraband)

The Trade Authority is your all‑purpose fence: they buy almost everything, including stolen goods and contraband.

You’ll find them as:
- Big shops in cities (for example, the Trade Authority building in New Atlantis – The Well).

* **Kiosks** near many spaceports, often right by where your ship lands, usually green/yellow terminals labeled Trade Authority.

Larger shops have more credits (around 10–11k) so you can dump a lot of loot before they run dry.

Think of Trade Authority as the Settled Systems’ “we don’t ask questions” pawn shop.

2. City General Stores (everyday loot)

When you’re overweight with random gear, head to general vendors in the big cities.

New Atlantis (Jemison) – United Colonies
- Jemison Mercantile : General store in the Commercial District, buys a wide variety of items.

* **Outland** : Sells/buys armor, weapons, clothing.

* **UC Surplus / UC Distribution Centre** : Good for weapons/armor and general gear.

Akila City (Cheyenne) – Freestar Collective
- Shepherd’s General Store : Buys and sells general and miscellaneous items.

* **Laredo Firearms** : Great for unloading guns and ammo.

* Trade Authority kiosk/shop near the spaceport for anything shady.

Cydonia (Mars)
- Spaceport‑area vendors and a Trade Authority presence, handy when you’re mining and overburdened.

These shops are best for:

Random weapons and armor you don’t plan to mod.
Extra meds, food, and aid you’ll never use.
Basic resources you over‑farmed.

3. Neon (Volii Alpha): Vendor Heaven

Neon is one of the densest vendor hubs in the game, great when you’ve got a mountain of loot.

Over nine different stores packed into a small area, so you can circuit them and drain all their credits.

Standout shops include:
- Mining League : Good credits; buys resources and gear.

* **Sieghart’s Outfitters** : Strong vendor with plenty of credits, good for equipment.

* Trade Authority kiosk just to your **left when you enter Neon** from the spaceport.

Neon is ideal when you want to:

Sell a ton of mid‑value items quickly.
Offload assorted gear without flying between planets.

4. Kiosks By Your Ship (fastest method)

If you just want a quick dump of junk without running through a city:

Look for green Trade Authority kiosks at major spaceports , usually:
- Right next to the pad where your ship lands, or
- Near the ship technician.

These kiosks:
- Let you sell straight from your personal inventory and ship cargo.

* Have fewer credits than big shops, but the convenience is huge.

A common loop:

Land at a major port (New Atlantis, Akila, Neon, Cydonia).

Walk a few steps to the kiosk, sell until it’s out of credits.

If needed, wait/rest 24 in‑game hours to refresh vendor credits and repeat.

5. Specialized Shops (sell to the right buyer)

Certain vendors only buy what they sell, but sometimes pay decent amounts.

Examples in New Atlantis:

Centurion Arsenal : Weapons and ammo.
Apex Electronics : Components and resources.
EIT Clothiers : Clothing.
Reliant Medical / Med Bay : Medical supplies and aid items.
Chunks / CJ’s / Terrabrew / bars : Food and drinks.

Elsewhere:

Arboron : Weapons and ammo.
Various food and drink shops (Chunks, Frankie's, etc.) : Offload food you don’t want.

Use these when:

You’re doing themed runs (e.g., tons of weapons from a combat heavy mission).
General vendors are broke and you still have category‑specific loot.

How To Sell (step‑by‑step)

Once you’re in front of a vendor or kiosk:

Talk to the vendor (or activate the kiosk).
Choose the trade/shop option.
Switch to your Inventory tab (e.g., “Q” on PC) while in the shop screen.

Select items from your inventory or ship cargo and confirm to sell.

Keep an eye on the vendor’s available credits —once they hit zero, you’ll need another vendor or to rest 24 hours.

Note: You can’t sell directly from companions’ inventories ; move items to yourself or the ship first.

Handling Contraband Safely

Contraband is valuable but risky, so pick safe sell points.

Only Trade Authority (kiosks and main shops) and some pirate hubs like The Key will buy contraband.

Main tip:
- Store contraband in your ship cargo (especially shielded cargo, if you have it) so scans are less likely to catch you.

* Fly to a system with a **Trade Authority** that doesn’t scan heavily or plan a route where you can dock at places like The Key.

Once docked, walk straight to Trade Authority and sell everything in one go.

If the vendor runs out of money:

Sleep or wait 24 hours in‑game. Their credits will reset so you can sell more.

Quick Vendor Reference (HTML table)

Below is a quick‑glance list of some of the best places to sell items in Starfield:

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  <thead>
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      <th>Location</th>
      <th>Vendor / Type</th>
      <th>What They Buy / Notes</th>
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      <td>New Atlantis – The Well</td>
      <td>Trade Authority (shop)</td>
      <td>Buys almost everything, including contraband; high credits (≈11,000). [web:1][web:3]</td>
    </tr>
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      <td>New Atlantis – Spaceport</td>
      <td>Trade Authority kiosk</td>
      <td>Fast sell from inventory/ship; fewer credits but very convenient. [web:1][web:5]</td>
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      <td>New Atlantis – Commercial District</td>
      <td>Jemison Mercantile</td>
      <td>General goods: weapons, armor, misc loot. [web:1][web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Neon – Entrance</td>
      <td>Trade Authority kiosk</td>
      <td>Kiosk just left of the entrance; good for quick contraband sales. [web:1]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Neon – City center</td>
      <td>Mining League, Sieghart’s Outfitters, others</td>
      <td>Many vendors close together, great for draining lots of loot at once. [web:1][web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Akila City – Spaceport area</td>
      <td>Trade Authority + local vendors</td>
      <td>General gear, weapons, armor, plus contraband with Trade Authority. [web:3][web:5]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Cydonia – Central Hub</td>
      <td>Trade Authority kiosk</td>
      <td>Good stop while mining and questing on Mars; buys most items. [web:1][web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>The Key (Crimson Fleet)</td>
      <td>Trade Authority + gear shops</td>
      <td>Ideal for pirates/contraband, sells/buys armor, weapons, misc. [web:3]</td>
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TL;DR

For “where can I sell stuff in Starfield” : hit Trade Authority kiosks at spaceports for speed, and big Trade Authority offices + city general stores (Jemison Mercantile, Neon shops, Akila, Cydonia) when you want maximum credits and safe contraband sales.

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