Fallout: New Vegas
Fallout: New Vegas

Vendor Locations & Inventories

Find key vendors across the Mojave Wasteland in Fallout: New Vegas. Learn their locations and typical inventories for smart resource management and survival.

Vendor Locations & Inventories

Navigating the Mojave Wasteland requires more than just a good aim; it demands smart resource management. Knowing where to find specific vendors and what they offer can be the difference between life and death, or at least between a smooth journey and a frustrating one. This section details key vendor locations and their typical inventories, along with strategies for maximizing your buying and selling.

Goodsprings: Early Game Essentials

Your first stop for supplies will almost certainly be Goodsprings. While not a bustling metropolis, it offers crucial early-game items.

  • Cheyenne (Doc Mitchell's Dog): While not a vendor, Cheyenne is an early companion and can help carry loot, indirectly aiding your inventory management for selling.
  • Doc Mitchell: Located in his house, Doc Mitchell is primarily a quest giver and healer. He has a very limited inventory, usually consisting of basic medical supplies like Stimpaks and RadAway, and sometimes a few low-tier chems. Useful for emergencies, but not a primary trading hub.
  • Goodsprings General Store (Sunny Smiles): Sunny Smiles is often found outside or inside the general store. She offers a more comprehensive, though still basic, selection.
    • Location: The main building with the "General Store" sign, directly across from the saloon.
    • Inventory Highlights:
      • Ammunition: .357 Magnum, 9mm, Shotgun Shells (limited quantities).
      • Weapons: 9mm Pistol, Single Shotgun, Hunting Rifle (rarely).
      • Apparel: Leather Armor, Mercenary Outfit.
      • Aid: Purified Water, Sunset Sarsaparilla, basic food items, Stimpaks, RadAway.
      • Miscellaneous: Scrap Metal, Wonderglue, other crafting components.
    • Strategy: Sunny's caps are limited, especially early on. Prioritize selling high-value, low-weight items like pre-War money or expensive chems. If you're low on caps, consider completing her quest "Back in the Saddle" for some easy experience and a few supplies.

Primm: A Step Up in Commerce

After leaving Goodsprings, Primm is your next significant trading post, offering slightly better gear and more caps.

  • Vikki and Vance Casino (Johnson Nash): Johnson Nash, the owner of the Vikki and Vance Casino, acts as the primary merchant in Primm once the town's issues are resolved.
    • Location: Inside the Vikki and Vance Casino, usually behind the main counter.
    • Inventory Highlights:
      • Ammunition: A wider variety than Goodsprings, including .308, .44 Magnum, and sometimes Energy Cells.
      • Weapons: Hunting Rifle, Cowboy Repeater, 10mm Pistol, sometimes a Combat Shotgun.
      • Apparel: Leather Armor, Metal Armor (light variants), various hats and glasses.
      • Aid: Stimpaks, RadAway, Mentats, Jet, Buffout.
      • Miscellaneous: Repair Kits, Weapon Repair Kits (occasionally), crafting components.
    • Strategy: Nash has a decent amount of caps for an early-game vendor. He's a good place to offload excess Powder Ganger loot from the NCR Correctional Facility. His inventory refreshes every 72 in-game hours, so if you need specific items, consider waiting or fast-traveling away and back.

Mojave Outpost: NCR Supplies

The Mojave Outpost, located south of Primm, is an NCR-controlled area with a dedicated quartermaster.

  • Mojave Outpost Barracks (Quartermaster Mayes): Quartermaster Mayes handles supplies for the NCR troops stationed at the outpost.
    • Location: Inside the main barracks building at the Mojave Outpost.
    • Inventory Highlights:
      • Ammunition: Primarily military-grade ammunition like 5.56mm, .308, and 12 Gauge Shotgun Shells.
      • Weapons: Service Rifle, Hunting Rifle, 10mm Pistol, sometimes a Grenade Rifle or Assault Carbine.
      • Apparel: NCR Trooper Armor, NCR Patrol Armor, Combat Armor (light).
      • Aid: Stimpaks, RadAway, Doctor's Bags, various chems.
      • Miscellaneous: Repair Kits, Weapon Repair Kits, crafting components, occasionally rare schematics.
    • Strategy: Mayes is an excellent source for military-grade equipment and ammunition. His caps pool is generally larger than earlier vendors. If you have a good reputation with the NCR, you might get better prices. He's a reliable stop for keeping your Service Rifle or similar firearms well-stocked.

Novac: Mid-Game Trading Hub

Novac offers a couple of distinct vendors, each specializing in different types of goods.

  • Dino Dee-lite Motel (Clifford): Clifford, the manager of the Dino Dee-lite Motel, also runs a small general store.
    • Location: Inside the lobby of the Dino Dee-lite Motel.
    • Inventory Highlights:
      • Ammunition: Standard calibers, some energy weapon ammunition.
      • Weapons: Hunting Rifle, Caravan Shotgun, Laser Pistol.
      • Apparel: Traveler's Leather Armor, various casual clothing.
      • Aid: Stimpaks, RadAway, basic food, Sunset Sarsaparilla.
      • Miscellaneous: Scrap Metal, Wonderglue, Duct Tape.
    • Strategy: Clifford's inventory is similar to Johnson Nash's but often has slightly different weapon rotations. He's a good alternative if Nash is out of caps or the specific item you need.
  • Novac Gift Shop (Jeannie May Crawford): Jeannie May Crawford, the proprietor of the Novac Gift Shop, offers a unique selection.
    • Location: Within the Novac Gift Shop, near the giant dinosaur.
    • Inventory Highlights:
      • Specialty Items: Souvenirs, unique Novac-themed items, some rare junk items for crafting.
      • Ammunition: Limited, mostly common types.
      • Weapons: Very few, usually low-tier.
      • Aid: Basic food and drink.
    • Strategy: Jeannie May is not a primary vendor for weapons or armor. Her main utility is for selling off excess junk or finding specific crafting components that might be harder to locate elsewhere. She also has a small amount of caps for minor transactions.

The Strip: High-End Commerce

The New Vegas Strip is where you'll find the most affluent vendors with the largest cap pools and best inventories. Access requires either 2000 caps or a forged passport.

  • Gommorah (Big Sal/Cachino - after quest): Initially, Big Sal and Cachino are quest-related NPCs. After completing "How Little We Know," Cachino can act as a vendor.
    • Location: Inside the Gomorrah casino.
    • Inventory Highlights:
      • Weapons: High-tier firearms, unique weapons (e.g., Mysterious Magnum if not acquired elsewhere), energy weapons.
      • Ammunition: All types, including rare and specialized rounds.
      • Chems: A wide array of powerful chems like Psycho, Med-X, Ultrajet.
      • Apparel: High-end suits, unique casino outfits.
    • Strategy: Cachino is a good source for powerful weapons and chems. His caps are substantial, making him ideal for selling off large quantities of valuable loot.
  • Tops Casino (Swank/Benny - after quest): Similar to Gomorrah, the Tops has vendors tied to its storyline.
    • Location: Inside the Tops Casino.
    • Inventory Highlights:
      • Weapons: High-end firearms, unique weapons.
      • Ammunition: Comprehensive selection.
      • Apparel: Formal wear, unique casino clothing.
    • Strategy: The Tops vendors offer similar high-tier items to Gomorrah. Use them to offload high-value items and stock up on top-tier gear.
  • Ultra-Luxe (Mortimer - after quest): Mortimer, the head of security, can become a vendor after certain questlines.
    • Location: Inside the Ultra-Luxe casino.
    • Inventory Highlights:
      • Weapons: Focus on elegant, high-damage firearms and energy weapons.
      • Apparel: Luxurious formal wear.
      • Aid: Gourmet food and high-quality chems.
    • Strategy: Mortimer caters to a more refined taste. Expect to find unique and expensive items here, suitable for players with a large cap reserve.

Specialized Vendors & Services

Beyond general stores, certain vendors specialize in specific categories.

  • Gun Runners (Vendortron): The premier weapon vendor in the Mojave.
    • Location: Outside the Gun Runners facility, east of the New Vegas Strip.
    • Inventory Highlights:
      • Weapons: The absolute best selection of firearms, energy weapons, and explosives in the game. Includes unique weapons like the All-American and Anti-Materiel Rifle.
      • Ammunition: Every type of ammunition imaginable, including rare and hand-load components.
      • Weapon Mods: A vast selection of weapon modifications.
    • Strategy: The Vendortron has an enormous cap reserve, making it the ideal place to sell off all your excess weapons and armor. Save your high-value weapon and armor sales for this vendor. His inventory is unmatched for weapon enthusiasts.
  • Hoover Dam (Quartermaster Bardon): An NCR quartermaster with a large supply of military gear.
    • Location: Inside the Hoover Dam Visitor Center.
    • Inventory Highlights:
      • Weapons: Service Rifles, Assault Carbines, Grenade Rifles, high-tier energy weapons.
      • Ammunition: Large quantities of 5.56mm, .308, Energy Cells, Microfusion Cells.
      • Apparel: NCR Ranger Combat Armor, NCR Veteran Ranger Armor (rarely), Combat Armor.
      • Aid: Stimpaks, RadAway, Doctor's Bags, powerful chems.
    • Strategy: Bardon is an excellent late-game vendor for stocking up on combat supplies, especially if you're aligned with the NCR. His cap pool is substantial.
  • Followers of the Apocalypse (Julie Farkas/Dr. Usanagi): Primarily medical and chem vendors.
    • Location: Old Mormon Fort in Freeside.
    • Inventory Highlights:
      • Aid: The best source for Stimpaks, Super Stimpaks, RadAway, Rad-X, Doctor's Bags, and a wide variety of chems.
      • Crafting: Chem components like Empty Syringes, Abraxo Cleaner, Turpentine.
    • Strategy: If you're low on healing items or need specific chems, the Followers are your go-to. They also offer medical services. Building reputation with them can lead to better prices.