Looking to stack and make some gold early on in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered? Well, knowing the best merchants to sell items in Oblivion Remastered is a total game-changer. Sure, you start with weak loot, bad deals, and barely any carry weight, but with the right shopkeepers on your map, you’ll be rolling in Septims in no time—no mods needed.
Let’s break down where to sell your stuff, how to haggle like a pro, and how to upgrade merchants so they cough up even more gold.
Where to Sell Your Stuff: Top Merchants for Every Item Type
Not all merchants are created equal in Oblivion Remastered. Some only deal in specific gear, and others just don’t have the gold to buy your valuable loot. The best ones? They’ve got deep pockets, high gold limits, and they’ll buy most of your gear—especially if you’ve joined certain factions.
Here are the top-tier merchants every Oblivion adventurer should know:
| Merchant | Location | Gold Limit | Item Type | Buys Stolen Goods? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrin | Anvil Castle | 1,200 | Any | Yes (Thieves' Guild quest) |
| Varel Morvayn | Anvil (Morvayn's Peacemakers) | 1,200 | Weapons and Armor | No |
| Mach-Na | Cheydinhal (Mach-Na's Books) | 1,200 | Books | No |
| Rasheda | Chorrol (Fire and Steel) | 1,200 | Weapons and Armor | No |
| Rohssan | Imperial City (Fighting Chance) | 1,200 | Weapons and Armor | No |
| Palonirya | Imperial City Market District (Divine Elegance) | 1,200 | Clothing and Robes | No |
| Phintias | Imperial City Market District (First Edition) | 1,200 | Books | No |
| Aurelinwae | Imperial City Market District (Mystic Emporium) | 2,000 | Magic and Alchemy | No |
| Claudette Perrick | Imperial City Market District (The Gilded Carafe) | 1,200 | Alchemy & Potions | No |
| Nilphas Omellian | Imperial City Market District (The Merchant's Inn) | 2,000 | Any | No |
| Agnete the Pickled | Skingrad (Hammer and Tongs) | 1,200 | Weapons and Armor | No |
| Fathis Ules | Imperial City / Chorrol (The Oak and Crosier) | 1,500 | Any | Yes (Thieves' Guild quest) |
Pro Tip: Hit Mercantile Level 50 to sell any item in Oblivion Remastered to any merchant—regardless of what they usually stock. Their gold cap still applies, but it's a great quality-of-life upgrade!
Haggle Like a Boss: How to Get Better Prices
Oblivion’s economy can be brutal if you don’t use the Haggle system. Here’s how to make it work for you:
Disposition = Key: The friendlier a merchant is, the better price you’ll get. Aim for 100 Disposition whenever you can.
Push the Slider: Max out the Haggle bar as high as they'll allow. If they say no, dial it back 1% at a time until they accept.
General Rule: Merchants usually offer around 73–77% of your item’s value if they like you. If they don’t? Expect closer to 50%.
Always Persuade or Bribe before haggling—it’s an easy way to squeeze out extra gold.
Boosting Merchant Gold Limits (Yep, It’s Possible!)
Tired of getting capped out on big-ticket sales? If you grind your Mercantile skill, you can actually increase a merchant's gold stash:
Mercantile Level 75 (Expert): You can invest 500 gold in a vendor to permanently raise their cap by 500.
Mercantile Level 100 (Master): All merchants get an automatic +500 to their gold limit.
That means a shopkeeper with 800 gold could end up with 1,800 if you max things out!
Best Tips to Level Mercantile Fast
Sell items one at a time—yes, it’s tedious, but it gives you more XP per transaction.
Haggle on every sale.
Start early! Even selling cheap junk levels the skill.
