The best place to sell contraband in Starfield is The Den , a space station located in the Wolf System. This location is ideal because your ship will not be scanned upon arrival, allowing you to sell contraband safely without the risk of detection or confiscation. At The Den, you can dock your ship, find the Trade Authority vendor just past the entryway and to the left, and sell your contraband items there
. Other places where you can sell contraband include Trade Authority shops or kiosks found in major settlements and space stations such as New Atlantis (Jemison system), Cydonia (Mars), Neon, and the Key space station in the Kryx system. However, these places typically scan your ship on arrival, so selling contraband there carries the risk of being caught unless you have special equipment like a Shielded Cargo Hold or a Scan Jammer
. The Key space station is also a good location to sell contraband without being scanned, but it is farther away and requires joining the Crimson Fleet to access safely
. In summary:
- The Den (Wolf System) : Best and safest place to sell contraband without being scanned.
- Trade Authority vendors in major settlements : Can sell contraband but risk being scanned.
- The Key (Kryx System) : Safe for Crimson Fleet members, no scanning.
To maximize profits, you can wait 48 hours in-game to reset the vendor's credits at these locations
