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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>The '''Steam Community Market''' is Valve's built-in marketplace on the Steam platform where players buy and sell [[Counter-Strike 2]] items including [[Skins|weapon skins]], [[Stickers|stickers]], [[Weapon Cases|cases]], and other cosmetics using their Steam Wallet funds.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
The Steam Community Market is the primary marketplace for CS2 items. Any tradable and marketable item can be listed for sale by any Steam user, with Valve taking a percentage fee on each transaction. The Market uses Steam Wallet funds (not real currency directly), though Steam Wallet can be loaded with real money.<br />
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== How It Works ==<br />
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=== Selling ===<br />
# Navigate to your Steam Inventory<br />
# Select a tradable/marketable item<br />
# Click '''Sell on Steam Community Market'''<br />
# Set your asking price<br />
# The item is listed; when purchased, Steam Wallet funds are deposited minus fees<br />
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=== Buying ===<br />
# Search the Steam Community Market for desired items<br />
# Filter by game, type, quality, and price<br />
# Purchase directly (funds deducted from Steam Wallet)<br />
# Or place a buy order at a lower price (fulfilled when a seller matches your price)<br />
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=== Fees ===<br />
Each Market transaction incurs fees:<br />
* '''Steam transaction fee:''' 5% (minimum $0.01)<br />
* '''CS2 game fee:''' 10% (minimum $0.01)<br />
* '''Total fee:''' ~15% of the sale price<br />
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The buyer pays the listed price; the seller receives the listed price minus fees.<br />
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== CS2 Market Economy ==<br />
CS2 has one of the largest virtual item economies in gaming:<br />
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=== Most Valuable Item Categories ===<br />
# '''[[Knife Skins]]''' — Premium knife models, $50-$50,000+<br />
# '''[[Glove Skins]]''' — Hand cosmetics, $50-$30,000+<br />
# '''Rare [[Stickers]]''' — Tournament stickers (especially Katowice 2014), up to $100,000+<br />
# '''[[Skins|Covert weapon skins]]''' — Red-tier skins, $10-$10,000+<br />
# '''Souvenir items''' — Major Championship drops with gold stickers<br />
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=== Price Factors ===<br />
* '''[[Skin Rarity]]''' — Higher rarity = generally higher price<br />
* '''[[Float Value]]''' — Lower wear = higher price<br />
* '''Pattern''' — Certain patterns are extremely valuable (blue gem Case Hardened)<br />
* '''Applied [[Stickers]]''' — Valuable stickers add price premium<br />
* '''StatTrak''' — Kill-tracking versions cost more<br />
* '''Supply''' — Discontinued cases/items appreciate over time<br />
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== Buy Orders ==<br />
Buy orders allow you to set a maximum price you're willing to pay:<br />
* If a seller lists at or below your buy order price, it auto-fills<br />
* Multiple buy orders at the same price are filled in chronological order (first come, first served)<br />
* You can cancel unfilled buy orders at any time<br />
* Useful for getting deals on frequently traded items<br />
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== Market Restrictions ==<br />
* '''7-day trade hold''' — Newly purchased or obtained items cannot be sold for 7 days<br />
* '''Steam Guard required''' — Must have Steam Guard enabled for 15+ days<br />
* '''$200 maximum listing''' (can be higher with extended history) — Very expensive items may require third-party platforms<br />
* '''Region restrictions''' — Some regions have limited Market access<br />
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== Third-Party Alternatives ==<br />
While the Steam Market is the official platform, third-party sites also exist:<br />
* Some offer lower fees than Steam's 15%<br />
* Some allow real-money cashouts (Steam Market only adds to Wallet)<br />
* '''Caution:''' Third-party trading carries scam risks<br />
* Always verify legitimacy before using external platforms<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Skins]] — Item types traded on the Market<br />
* [[Float Value]] — How wear affects value<br />
* [[Skin Rarity]] — Rarity classification<br />
* [[Trade-Up Contract]] — Crafting skins<br />
* [[Weapon Case Keys]] — Keys for opening cases<br />
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