Buy & Sell CSGO Skins Guide
Looking to cash out or grow your inventory? Here's how to buy and sell CSGO skins the smart way.
πͺ Trusted Places to Buy & Sell Skins
- Buff.163: Best prices, but requires a bit of know-how. Ideal for buyers.
- Skinport: Easy UI, verified sellers, real-money transactions.
- CS.Money: Quick trades, live pricing, popular with traders.
- Steam Market: Safe and simple, but you canβt withdraw real money.
- Bitskins / DMarket: Well-known marketplaces with crypto & card options.
π How to Know a Skinβs Worth
Always check multiple marketplaces before buying or selling. Some useful tools:
- CSGOSkins.gg β Market history, floats, price trends
- Buff.163 β Often seen as the true market value in China
- Steam Market β Quick check, but inflated prices
Rarity, float value, stickers, and wear condition can all change a skinβs price dramatically.
π° Best Practices for Selling Skins
- π‘ Undercut by a few cents to move items faster.
- β List on multiple platforms (Skinport, DMarket, Buff) to maximize visibility.
- π Always double-check trade links to avoid impersonators and scams.
- β οΈ Donβt trade off-site with random DMs β 99% of time itβs a scam.
π Smart Buying Tips
- π₯ Look for low float skins (0.00x) if you care about condition.
- πΈ Buy during sales or events when prices dip.
- π Watch for overpriced sticker combos β some sellers mark up for rare combos.
- π³ If using cash, stick with verified marketplaces like Skinport or DMarket.
π¨ How to Avoid Scams
- β Enable Steam Guard & Trade Confirmations
- π« Never share your API key with anyone
- π Check the Steam level and badge history of traders
- β οΈ Never click sketchy trade links sent via Discord, Steam DMs, or comments
- π‘οΈ Use 2FA and double-check URLs