In the game Starfield, the best and safest place to sell contraband is The Den , a space station located in the Wolf System. This location is ideal because you won't be scanned for contraband upon arrival, unlike star systems controlled by the United Colonies or Freestar Collective where your ship is scanned and you risk being caught smuggling
. At The Den, after docking, you can find the Trade Authority vendor in a room to the left as you enter the station. This vendor typically has a good amount of credits (around 11,000), and you can sell your contraband items here without fear of detection
. Other notable places to sell contraband include:
- The Key space station, which you can access by joining the Crimson Fleet. This station also does not scan ships on entry and has multiple vendors including a Trade Authority vendor, making it a good alternative to The Den
- Trade Authority vendors found in major hubs like New Atlantis (Jemison) and Cydonia (Mars). However, these places will scan your ship, so selling contraband here carries risk unless you have shielded cargo or use tactics to avoid scans
If vendors run out of credits, you can use the in-game "Wait" mechanic for 48 hours to reset their available credits and continue selling
. In summary, for selling contraband without getting caught:
- Head to The Den in the Wolf System for the easiest and safest sales.
- Alternatively, sell at The Key if you are part of the Crimson Fleet.
- Use Trade Authority vendors elsewhere with caution due to scanning.
- Use the "Wait" function to refresh vendor credits if needed.
This approach maximizes your profits while minimizing the risk of detection in Starfield
