The best place to sell contraband in Starfield is The Den space station in the Wolf star system. This location is ideal because it does not have any ships surrounding it, so you won't be scanned for contraband when you fast travel there, making it safe to sell your illicit goods without risk of detection
. To sell contraband at The Den:
- Dock your ship at The Den station.
- Walk inside and turn left to find the Trade Authority kiosk.
- Sell your contraband items directly to the Trade Authority vendor there.
Other notable points:
- Trade Authority vendors in major hubs like New Atlantis (Jemison) and Cydonia (Mars) also buy contraband but you risk being scanned and caught unless you have shielded cargo or use smuggling tactics
- You can also sell contraband at The Key space station in the Kryx star system once you join The Crimson Fleet, which also does not scan for contraband, but it is farther away and less convenient than The Den
- Vendors have limited credits, but you can reset their available credits by waiting for 48 hours in-game
In summary, for safe and efficient contraband selling, head to The Den in the Wolf system and sell to the Trade Authority vendor there to avoid scans and fines
