Sell cargo to the Smuggler at a Smuggler’s Van in Looty Bay. The map label in ROB RUN reads “Here you can sell cargo. Prices depend on your cargo sale bonus”, so open your map and head for that marker.
The Smuggler is not always your best deal, though. Kefir’s November 5 balance patch says opening cargo at the workbench in your base now pays more than selling it, so whether you should sell at all depends on how badly you need cash right now. Here is where to go and how to choose. Dollar figures are launch-week base prices as of the November 6 build.
Who Buys What
Cargo and loot go to different buyers, and mixing them up wastes a trip:
| Buyer | Buys | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Smuggler’s Van | Cargo: crates, cases, safes, bags, statues | Looty Bay |
| Fence | Items in your bag, for cash | Looty Bay |
| Sales Center | Goods and valuables, at better prices | The district where you rent a plot |
Your map marks each van, so go by the marker, and do not wait around once you have sold.
The Sales Center is the other route, and it is worth using if you have a home. Kefir’s Global Map post says every district has a central hub where residents can sell off their stolen loot, and that “prices here can be significantly higher” than in Looty Bay.
What Cargo Is Worth
| Cargo | Base price at the Smuggler |
|---|---|
| Contraband Cargo | about $10,000 |
| Suitcases | about $25,000 |
| Crates (alcohol, electronics, equipment and so on) | about $25,000 to $40,000 |
| Collection Crate | about $50,000 |
| Bank Money Bag | about $60,000 |
| Portable Safe | about $100,000 |
| Weapon Parts Box | about $25,000 to $120,000 |
| Expensive Safe | about $200,000 |
| Golden Statue | about $250,000 |
Your Notoriety adds to those numbers: about 5%, 10%, 15% and 25% at levels 2, 3, 4 and 5. Notoriety rises with a heist streak in a single visit. Selling in bulk also pays more, at more risk, so a full trunk is worth more than several trips with one crate each, if you can get it there.
Sell It or Open It?
Sell when you need cash now, have no base, or are worried about losing the cargo before you get home. It takes moments and needs no building.
Open when you have a plot and can wait. Kefir’s November 4 changes made dismantling much more profitable, at the cost of more time and fewer drops, and the November 5 patch confirmed that the workbench usually comes out ahead. You need a house on a plot and a Cargo Workbench, about $5,000 to research and $15,000 to buy.
Repack Contraband Cargo. It is the cheapest item on the list for a reason, since a Contraband Workbench turns it into more expensive cargo. Selling it raw is the low-value choice.
There is no need to rush all of it. At home, cargo is stored on racks, so you can sell or open it later, as long as nobody raids you first. Our money guide shows how this fits with your other income.
How to Get Cargo There in One Piece
Cargo is the easiest loot in the game to lose, so plan the drive:
- Do not draw a weapon. Drawing one drops the cargo you are holding.
- Use the right car. Kefir’s November 4 changes stopped the Buletti from transporting shipments, so do not plan a run around that one.
- Pick it back up quickly. Cargo and bags left on the ground disappear after a while.
- Watch for cops. A cop can confiscate your bags and cargo, and they earn a cut for doing so.
- Avoid dying in the desert. Kefir says any death out there loses all your loot.
At the Van
Take your money straight away. Kefir’s advice for selling is to grab your cash off the counter immediately, since it can otherwise be stolen or confiscated. Selling spots are a natural place for other players to wait, so a sensible trick is to look over the area as a Civilian on one visit before you come back masked with goods.
Once you have the money, get it out of your bag. Launder it at your base as soon as you can, because cash in your bag is the next thing someone will come for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Smuggler in ROB RUN? At the Smuggler’s Van markers on your Looty Bay map.
Can you sell cargo to the Fence? The Fence is for items in your bag. Cargo goes to the Smuggler. If you are a resident, your district’s Sales Center is also worth checking.
Is it better to sell cargo or open it? Opening usually pays more since the November 5 patch, but it needs a base and a workbench, and it takes time. Selling is the quick option.
Why did my cargo disappear? Cargo left on the ground disappears after a while, and drawing a weapon drops whatever you are holding. Cops can also confiscate it.
What is the most valuable cargo? Of the common pieces, a Golden Statue at about $250,000 and an Expensive Safe at about $200,000 are near the top as of the November 6 build.