Skins instead of shares — how to start earning
To make money on CS2, which was recently announced by the developer Valve, you need to have patience and a small amount of initial capital. Naturally, with the release of the new version, some changes are expected.
It is already known today that sound effects will be improved, and skins will be better developed. This is especially important for fans of bright skins. Fans especially like the karambit tiger tooth as it has tiger stripe patterns. At the same time, the shooter has enough other skins that have won the hearts of users.
What do you need to know first?
Skins for weapons in CS:GO are divided into five categories depending on the exterior:
- Factory New;
- Minimal Wear;
- Field-Tested;
- Well-Worn;
- Battle Scarred.
The better the exterior, the more presentable the weapon looks, the more in demand it is, and therefore it costs more.
And the rarer the pattern, the more expensive the weapon. It must be remembered that this does not apply to all skins, but only to those on which the pattern is different.
Many CS:GO items are in limited supply, especially ones from the majors, as they are only sold for a limited period. Esports affects pricing too, so it is worth keeping an eye on the scene, especially during majors. Players end their careers, teams break up, clubs close — many of them have personalized items in CS:GO, which always jump in price if there is a risk that esports players or squads will not perform at tournaments any more. Over time, prices stabilize, but if you catch the right moment, you can make good money.
Also, do not forget about the special stickers that come out during cyber tournaments. Having a rare sticker on your skin can seriously increase the cost of the skin or make it so rare that many users will hunt for it. However, not all is so simple. This does not mean that you can take a sticker from any tournament and put it on any skin you like.
Esportsmen themselves are newsmakers, and what they use, how and at what time depends on the cost of many items. This fact should also be taken into account when trading skins, because any mention at a professional tournament or from a well-known player can help increase your investment potential.
Don't forget about trends
Trading skins is very similar to trading other assets. And in addition to basic knowledge of economics, it is important to understand what is happening around. Suddenly, a new case came out, Valve introduced new restrictions, or there is an excess of some items on the market. To stay up to date on this, you need to follow the relevant sites or at least watch thematic bloggers.
Prices are constantly changing
Specialized sites for trading skins resemble the stock market. In most cases, a sharp drop in value means that it will soon creep up, and vice versa. The main thing is to find and understand the reason for the fall in value. Sometimes it doesn't exist. For example, a user deciding that they did not need a rare and expensive item, and put up a lot at a price much lower than the average, so that it would be taken as quickly as possible. But there are also well-established mechanisms.
To make money on trading, you need to understand how its economy functions: first of all, understand the games. However, if you are an expert in economics, then this will be of no use to you: the laws of this science are universal and do not depend on the industry, the main thing is to find your place in the constant search for supply and demand. After all, your profit and the opportunity to take possession of a serious investment in the form of a skin depends on this.