The best place to sell contraband in Starfield is The Den , a space station located in the Wolf system, which is just east of Sol and northeast of Alpha Centauri. This location is ideal because you won't be scanned for contraband upon arrival, making it the safest and easiest place to sell illicit items without risk of getting caught. At The Den, you can dock your ship and find a Trade Authority vendor who will buy your contraband. This vendor has a substantial amount of credits (around 11,000), and you can reset their credits by waiting 48 hours in-game to continue selling more contraband
. Other places where you can sell contraband include Trade Authority vendors in major settlements like New Atlantis, Neon, Mars, Volii, and The Key space station (the latter requires joining the Crimson Fleet faction). However, these places often scan for contraband, so The Den remains the top choice for smuggling and selling without hassle
. To summarize:
- Primary location: The Den space station in the Wolf system (no contraband scans)
- Other options: Trade Authority vendors in major settlements (risk of scanning)
- Additional tip: Use the Commerce skill to increase sale prices and wait 48 hours to reset vendor credits for more selling capacity
This strategy allows you to maximize profits from contraband while minimizing the risk of detection.
