Can I Sell Stolen Goods in Whiterun?
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Yes, you can sell stolen goods in Whiterun, but it requires some effort and specific actions, such as completing the ‘Dampened Spirits’ quest to place Mallus Maccius in authority at the Honningbrew Meadery, where he can then buy your stolen items. To sell stolen goods to Mallus Maccius, you must first invest 500 gold in his shop and have the Fence perk, which allows you to sell stolen goods to merchants.
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Selling Stolen Goods
- Where can I sell stolen goods in Whiterun?: You can sell stolen goods to Mallus Maccius at the Honningbrew Meadery outside Whiterun, after completing the ‘Dampened Spirits’ quest and investing 500 gold in his shop.
- What is the easiest way to offload stolen goods in the Whiterun area?: The easiest way to offload stolen goods is by selling them to Mallus Maccius after placing him in authority at the Honningbrew Meadery.
- Can I sell stolen items to any merchant in Whiterun?: No, you cannot sell stolen items to just any merchant in Whiterun; you need to have the Fence perk and invest in their shop.
Thieves Guild and Fences
- How do I join the Thieves Guild in Skyrim?: To join the Thieves Guild, speak to Brynjolf in Riften, then successfully enter the guild’s hideout and become a member.
- Who can buy stolen goods from me in the Thieves Guild?: Tonilia the Fence can buy stolen goods from you after you join the Thieves Guild.
- Can I unlock more fences by completing Thieves Guild quests?: Yes, you can unlock more fences, such as Mallus Maccius, by completing Thieves Guild quests.
Selling and Laundering Stolen Goods
- How do I launder stolen goods in Skyrim?: You can launder stolen goods by placing them in an NPC’s inventory, killing the NPC, and then collecting your laundered items.
- Is there a perk that allows me to sell stolen goods to merchants?: Yes, the Fence perk allows you to sell stolen goods to merchants after investing in their shop.
- Can I sell stolen goods to any merchant with the Fence perk?: No, you must also invest 500 gold in the merchant’s shop to sell stolen goods to them.
Miscellaneous
- What happens if I get caught stealing in Skyrim?: If you get caught stealing, you’ll have a bounty put on your head, and guards will try to arrest you.
- Can I get my stolen items back if I am caught by the guards?: Yes, you can pick the lock on the evidence chest in the hold’s major city to retrieve your stolen items.
- Is there a way to pay off a bounty without losing stolen items?: Yes, you can bribe the guard to pay off your bounty without losing your stolen items.
- How long do I stay in jail in Skyrim if I choose to serve my sentence?: You’ll stay in jail for the duration of your sentence, which can be up to 7 days, and you’ll lose progress towards skill level advancements.
- Can I sell the Elder Scroll?: Yes, you can sell the Elder Scroll to Dexion for 6,000 gold if you’ve sided with the Dawnguard faction.
- Who has the most money to buy items from me in Skyrim?: The Riverwood trader has the most gold to buy items from you, making them the best option for selling big-ticket items.