CS2 trading guides
Short, practical guides for players who trade skins directly through Steam.
- A free CSGOLounge alternative for CS2 trading
Looking for a CSGOLounge-style trade board for CS2? Post what you have and what you want, and trade directly through Steam with no bots, escrow or fees.
- How to check for a trade hold before you trade CS2 skins
A trade hold delays a Steam trade for days. Learn what causes one, how to check whether you or your trade partner has one, and how to avoid surprises.
- Common CS2 trading scams and how to avoid them
Fake middlemen, phishing sites, item swaps and API scams: the most common CS2 trading scams and the simple checks that stop them.
- How to price a CS2 skin: float, fade percentage and Doppler phase
Two skins with the same name can differ a lot in price. Learn how float value, fade percentage and Doppler phases change what a CS2 skin is worth.