If you’re looking to sell CS2 skins, you’re in luck. There is big money in the Counter-Strike skins business, and players want to be a part of it as the game’s economy continues to grow daily. Plenty of gamers aren’t just satisfied with having all their shiny skins sitting around collecting virtual dust in their inventories – many want to sell Counter-Strike skins for real money.

There are plenty of ways that players can sell Counter-Strike skins for real money, and we’re going to show you a few of those methods today. For each, you should do more of your own research to make sure you’re choosing the best option for you.

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Method 1: Steam

The quickest and easiest way to sell CS2 skins is through Steam, although this method has clear pros and cons.

First of all, Steam takes a big cut of every CS2 item sold on Steam Marketplace. While the default selling fee is 5% of each transaction, Valve takes an extra 10% for every CS2 item. So if you sell a skin for $100, you’ll only receive $85 in total. The hefty split is a convenience fee if nothing else.

On Steam, any money you receive must remain in the Steam wallet, which doesn’t allow for withdrawals. You can use the money on other Steam games or CS2 skins, but that money is locked into Steam forever. This can be fine for cheaper CS2 skins, especially if you buy lots of games on Steam on a regular basis. Once you’re getting into four figure fees though, you might want to consider taking your skins off Steam.

The positive of Steam is its convenience. You can list your item and have your money within seconds. If you’re buying cases and need money quickly, a CS2 skin fire sale through Steam is a good option. New game just came out and you don’t quite fancy dishing out the cash? Sell a skin or two!

If the skin you’re selling is among the rarest CS2 skins, maybe avoid Steam. Selling fees are high, and the limitations of Steam wallets mean you’re restricted on how you can reinvest your money.

Method 2: Third-Party Sites

There are plenty of third-party sites that players can use to sell CS2 skins for cash. You should do your research if you’re planning to use a third-party site. While there are lots of legitimate sites out there, there are just as many looking to scam players out of their expensive CS2 skins.

The benefit of these sites is that they have a much wider (and more expensive) selection of skins than Steam. You won’t find too many CS2 free skins here, with some skins available costing well over $10,000 on most third-party sites. It makes sense. If you managed to unbox a skin worth thousands, it’s unlikely that you’d want to sell it on Steam – that money would then be locked in Steam forever. Some CS2 skins are worth a life-changing sum of money, and reputable third-party sites are often the best way to get cash for those skins directly.

If you’ve got an expensive CS2 skin that you want to sell, your best bet is to look at CS2 esports tournament hosts, like ESL and BLAST. Those organizations often partner with Counter-Strike skin-selling sites, and are the closest to reputable sites that you’ll find. One example is BLAST, which partners with CS.MONEY. While we can’t ever fully recommend connecting your Steam account to a third-party site, there are definitely steps you can take to ensure that you sell CS2 skins safely and securely.

For many players, the best option will be the one that takes the lowest fee per sale. This varies for every site, so make sure you check every reputable option before you sell.

Method 3: Paypal

You can sell CS2 skins via Paypal, although this would be our least recommended option for most players.

While the selling fees are good on Paypal, the strong buyer protection opens it up to scams, especially rife for exploitation with digital goods. Paypal is perfect for selling skins directly to a trusted friend, however, so don’t rule this option out completely. For selling to strangers, this one would be a no-go for us.

FAQs

What is the safest way to sell CS2 skins?

From a purely objective point of view, the safest way to sell CS2 skins will always be through Steam. By using Steam, you get the money directly in your wallet, and the skin goes immediately. Steam obviously takes a bigger cut than many third-party sites, but in that, you’re paying for the knowledge that your items are safe, and everything about the transaction will go smoothly. Unfortunately, that’s the cost you pay for convenience. It’s possible that Valve will review its 5% cut in the future, but right now this seems incredibly unlikely.

Where is the best place to buy CS2 skins?

It entirely depends on which skins you’re wanting to buy. For some of the more readily-available skins, it’s probably easier to just get them on the Steam market. You probably won’t make a huge saving and again, you know it’s a safe way to buy skins.

However, if you’re wanting some of the rarer skins in the game, such as an M4A4 Howl, sometimes they’re just not available on Steam. In this case, the best place for you to buy is on the third-party sites. Just do your research, and make sure the site you choose to buy on has a great reputation within the community, especially if you’re a big spender. Unfortunately, there are some out there who look to scam unsuspecting players, but if you do your due diligence this can be avoided.

How much money can I make selling CS2 skins?

That depends on what exact skins you have to sell. If you’re selling skins that you’ve received as an in-game drop, you’ll likely receive nothing more than pocket change for your troubles. However, if you’ve unboxed a great skin from a case, with a solid wear rating, you can make lots of money. The best way to get a baseline is to first look at the skin on the Steam marketplace, and find the average sale price. This will give you a rough idea of how much you can make selling your CS2 skins.