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Where to Buy Resources in Starfield

Time to get resourceful.

Where to purchase and sell resources in Starfield
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Your space-faring journey across the stars is fraught with danger at every turn, so being prepared is a surefire way of surviving and enduring. This not only means staying stocked up on med packs and weapons, but also handy resources that you can use to craft additional boons as well. So, if you’re wondering where to buy resources in Starfield, here’s what you’ll want to know.

Best Places to Buy Resources in Starfield

There are plenty of places to buy items in Starfield, though it’s important to note that in general, merchants only buy and sell items in what they specialise in. For instance, you’ll only be able to buy and sell Aid items in clinics like Reliant Medical stores and you’ll only be able to buy and sell Apparel in clothing shops like Eit Clothing on Jemison.

Where to buy and sell resources in Starfield
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Specifically, if you’re on the hunt to buy and sell resources, these stores are our top recommendations:

  • Jemison Mercantile – Space Port in New Atlantis, Planet Jemison, Alpha Centauri System
  • UC Exchange – Cydonia, Planet Mars, Sol System
  • Jane’s Goods – Cydonia, Planet Mars, Sol System
  • Midtown Minerals – Akila City, Planet Akila, Cheyenne System
  • Shepherd’s General Store – Akila City, Planet Akila, Cheyenne System
Where to buy and sell resources, Starfield
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What Are Resources Used For?

Essentially, resources can be used to craft mods for your weapons and spacesuits, cook food items at a cooking station, as well as craft buildings for your Outposts. Additionally, researching new projects like Helmet Mods or Pack Mods also require resources when using a Research Laboratory.

Where to buy resources, Research Laboratory, Starfield

In short, they’re a very useful commodity that boast multiple purposes. In other words, don’t forget to loot the corpses of defeated alien life forms and mine some minerals with your Cutter when you get the opportunity, as it’ll pay dividends in the long run.

And with that, we conclude our guide on where to buy resources in Starfield. For more, here’s how to make money fast and how to level up fast. Alternatively, why not take a gander at our related coverage down below before you go.

About the author

Dylan Chaundy

Dylan is a Senior Writer at Twinfinite and has been with the site for over two years, and in the games media industry for over a decade. He typically covers horror, RPGs, shooters, Roblox, indie titles and movies, and loves reading, pizza and skateboarding; ideally, at the same time. He has a degree in English Literature from Aberystwyth University, Wales. He thinks FTL may be the most perfect game ever created.

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