Convert unwanted combat loot into spending money for supplies and upgrades.
PC / Global, Anniversary Edition and current Creations; vanilla-compatible routes unless labeled
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Where to farm
Vendors in Diamond City, Goodneighbor, or settlement shops you can access.
Weapons and armor from exploration can fund purchases when you sell pieces that do not improve your build. First protect unique gear and items with useful legendary effects. Then trade ordinary duplicates or weaker equipment to vendors and use the caps for materials, ammunition, or other priorities. This is a loot conversion method: its value depends on what you collect and what the vendor can pay.
After an expedition, compare collected weapons and armor with what you currently use.
Set aside unique pieces, useful legendary items, and gear you may want to modify.
Keep items with needed components if crafting value exceeds their sale value.
Select low-value duplicates or obsolete equipment for sale.
Visit an accessible vendor and trade the surplus for caps.
Use the proceeds for a specific supply or upgrade rather than spending them without a plan.
Store or scrap unsold gear if another vendor or future crafting use makes more sense.
Farming tips
Carry only the loot you expect to trade; excess weight can restrict the next outing.
Compare the utility of an item's components with the offered caps before choosing to sell or scrap.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat after loot-heavy trips as long as vendors have caps. The loop depends on collected equipment and vendor funds, so it is not a fixed-income farm.
Common mistakes
Selling a valuable legendary item by accident loses a potentially useful reward; check effects before trading.
Hauling every weapon can consume carry capacity; prioritize items with better value or use.
Expecting unlimited vendor caps can leave part of the batch unsold; sell across visits or vendors.
When to stop or switch
Stop when the vendor's available caps are spent or your remaining gear is more useful for crafting, storage, or equipment than for sale.
