CS2 Guides

All eight glove types, why glove float behaves differently to weapon float, and how to choose a pair you will still like in a year.

Every CS2 knife type, how the finish families work, which ones are pattern-sensitive, and the order in which price is actually decided.

How AWP skins are structured, why collection skins behave differently to case skins, and what separates a trophy AWP from an expensive one.

The AK-47 finishes that defined CS2 trading, why each one earned its status, and what actually moves their price.

A practical checklist for catching inflated CS2 listings — float position, sticker overpay, fake rarity claims, trade locks and the sold-price test.

How to choose, check and buy your first CS2 skin without overpaying — covering wear, float, listings, trade locks and the mistakes that catch everyone once.

Souvenir items carry permanent event stickers, come from map collections not cases, and have fixed supply — how they work and what drives their value.

StatTrak adds a live kill counter and a real price premium — here's how it works, where it's obtainable, and when paying up for it makes sense.

Skin prices come from supply mechanics, weapon demand and a stack of modifiers — here's the full model, from case rotation to trade locks and fees.

Factory New always costs more than Minimal Wear — but on many skins you cannot see the difference. Here's how to work out when the premium is real.