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If you’re playing Fallout 76 and trying to stockpile caps, you’re not alone. As a long-time player and collector of rare Fallout 76 items, I’ve spent countless hours exploring Appalachia, testing vendor routes, and refining strategies to find the most reliable Fallout 76 caps sources. Here are eight of the best towns and vendors I’ve found where you can consistently earn caps efficiently and reliably.

1. Whitespring Resort

Whitespring is a long-time favorite among players for good reason. The shopping mall inside is packed with multiple vendor bots from different factions, each with their own cap limit. That means you can sell more junk and gear in one trip without fast-traveling all over the map. I’ve made up to 1,400 caps here in a single run by hopping between vendors and selling excess weapons, armor, and aid items.

Tip: Stick to selling weapons and armor with high weight-to-value ratios. It maximizes caps per carry weight.

2. Foundation

Foundation is home to the Settlers, and their vendor has a solid stash of caps and good demand for valuable Fallout 76 items. What sets Foundation apart for me is how close the vendor is to the spawn point — you don’t have to run around much, which speeds up your sales route significantly.

I often pair my trips here with daily quests in the area, making it a convenient stop both for missions and commerce.

3. Crater

Crater is the Raider counterpart to Foundation and offers similar benefits. The vendor is close to the fast travel point and buys a wide range of loot. In my experience, Crater is especially useful when you’re running ammo-heavy builds and have tons of extra bullets or gear to sell.

Note: You’ll want to manage your rep here to keep the Raider vendors friendly.

4. Watoga

Watoga is a high-tech city filled with advanced vendor bots. There are multiple sellers here, including the robotics vendor inside Watoga Shopping Plaza. It’s one of the best places to dump high-value junk like circuitry and military-grade scrap.

I regularly earn over 1,000 caps here by offloading energy weapons and power armor parts, making it a top choice if you specialize in tech-heavy builds.

5. Charleston Station

Charleston Station might look unassuming, but it’s a great early-game spot for reliable Fallout 76 caps. There’s a responder vendor with a decent stash of caps, and it’s usually less crowded than major hubs like Whitespring.

I often make a quick stop here after clearing the Charleston Capitol Building, which tends to yield lots of loot from enemies.

6. Morgantown Station

Morgantown Station has a responder vendor similar to Charleston, and it's situated close to low-level farming spots, which makes it perfect for newer players. Back when I started out, this was one of my primary selling points.

Even now, I return here occasionally after farming events like "Guided Meditation" or exploring Vault-Tec University.

7. Sutton Station

Sutton is another station vendor, ideal for quick sales and resource drops. It’s especially useful if you’re operating a nearby camp or running quests in the Forest region. I like to stop here when traveling between events or when doing Overseer missions.

Its proximity to player camps often makes it a social spot as well, which is nice for trading gear or picking up extra Fallout 76 items from other survivors.

8. Camden Park

Camden Park is often overlooked, but it has a vendor and plenty of event opportunities. The "Dross Toss" event in particular is fun and rewarding. I like stopping by Camden when I’m in the mood for something less serious but still profitable.

The vendor here has fewer caps than big hubs, but it’s a handy side stop if you're in the Ash Heap region and need to offload mid-value loot.

Earning caps in Fallout 76 isn’t just about farming events or looting enemies — it’s about having an efficient selling route and knowing where to go. These towns and vendors are, in my personal experience, the best spots for consistently making reliable Fallout 76 caps while also offering opportunities to restock, explore, and meet fellow players.

If you’re looking to sell Fallout 76 items efficiently, rotate through these locations daily, keep your inventory streamlined, and always be ready to barter. Appalachia rewards smart traders — and with the right strategy, you’ll never run short on caps again.

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