To sell items in Starfield, you need to find vendors or shops that accept the goods you want to sell. Here are the main places and tips for selling items effectively:
Key Places to Sell Items in Starfield
- Trade Authority Kiosks : These green kiosks are found at major spaceports where you land your ship. They are convenient for quick selling and can even access your ship's cargo inventory, so you don't have to carry items into town
- New Atlantis (Alpha Centauri system) : The Commercial District has many vendors including UC Distribution Center, Outlander, Jemison Mercantile, and Whetstone. These general merchants buy a wide variety of items and are easy to find near the tram and ship landing areas
- Neon (Volii Alpha system) : This city has a dense market area called Neon Core with many shops and a large Trade Authority store. It’s a good place to sell contraband or stolen goods and offers a fast way to offload cargo
- The Key (Kryx System) : If you have a bounty or are allied with the Crimson Fleet, The Key space station has a market called The Depot where you can sell goods, including stolen items, after completing the Crimson Fleet faction quest
- Other Cities : Akila (Cheyenne system) has vendors like Shepherd's General Store and Rowland Arms, plus a Trade Authority store behind Galbank
How to Sell Items
- Approach a vendor and open their Buy menu.
- Press LB (Xbox) or Q (PC) to switch to the Sell menu.
- Press the button again to toggle to your ship’s cargo inventory if needed.
- Select the items you want to sell.
- Note that some vendors only buy specific types of items (e.g., weapons or outfits), so general merchants like Jemison Mercantile are best for selling mixed goods
Tips for Selling
- Use the Commerce skill to increase sale prices and get discounts on purchases. At higher ranks, you can earn up to 25% more credits from sales
- Stolen or contraband items are best sold at Trade Authority vendors or places like The Key.
- Trade Authority vendors are reliable for all item types, including stolen goods
In summary, the best places to sell items in Starfield are Trade Authority kiosks at spaceports, general merchants in New Atlantis and Neon, and specialized markets like The Key for contraband. Use the sell menu toggle to sell items directly from your ship to save time