Considering CS: GO is a decade-old game, but still, this is on the top of an FPS Gamer’s game list. It was released on the 21st of August in 2012. Besides being a 10-year-old game, it is still the most played fps game globally. It’s not only famous for its gameplay and mechanics but also for its expensive market and skin collections. We know it’s very intimidating for a new player to watch their favorite player using these expensive skins. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the most expensive skins of all time in
Why CS: GO Skins Are So Expensive?
There are multiple factors that make skin so expensive. Here is the list of the elements on which the price of skin depends.
- Skin Rarity
- Skin float Value
- Pattern
Skin Rarity:
The rarity of the skin depends on the grades. In CS: GO, there are eight
- Consumer – White
- Industrial – Light blue
- Mil-Spec – Blue
- Restricted – Purple
- Classified – Pink
- Covert – Red
- Contraband – Orange
- Extraordinary – Gold
These are the grades or stages which make skin so expensive if we talk about the rarity.
Skin Float Value:
The skin float value ranges from 0.00 to 1.00. This determines how well or new the weapon looks in the game. This is also a variable in determining the price of the skin. Usually, skin is more expensive if the float value is 0.00. Because not only it is a rare skin but also factory new which will look just as new in-game. Float value is also divided into five categories to make it easier for players to get an idea.
These are:
- Factory New (float value is 0.00 – 0.07)
- Minimal Wear (float Value is 0.07 – 0.15)
- Field-Tested (float value is 0.15 – 0.38)
- Well Worn (float value is 0.38 – 0.45)
- Battle – Scared (float value 0.45 – 1.00)
Pattern:
Another main factor that influences the price of the skin is the exact pattern. If two weapons have the same skin in CS: GO, that doesn’t mean they will be applied exactly the same. There are more than 999 patterns for different skins in the game. That also affects the pricing of the skin.
Most Expensive CS: GO Skins:
- Karambit Case Hardened: $1.5 million+
- Souvenir AWP Dragon Lore: $10,000 – $100,000+
- AK-47 Case Hardened (661): $30,000-$100,000+
- M4A4 Howl: $2,000 – $30,000+
- Katowice 2014 Stickers (Holo): $10,000 – $40,000+
- Sport Gloves: Vice / Pandora’s Box: $2,000 – $20,000
- Factory New Crimson Web knives: $10,000+
- Karambit / Butterfly Knife: Sapphire – $8,000+
- AWP Gungnir: $4,000 – $12,000
Karambit Case Hardened: $1.5 million+
This is the most expensive skin ever made until now. It was first bought in 2016 for almost $100k and now recently the owner of the Karambit refused an offer of $1.2 Million. There is no wonder the price will go higher as time passes, but for now, it’s more than $1.5 Million.
Souvenir AWP Dragon Lore: $10,000 – $100,000+:
The next most expensive skin is the dragon lore. There are many expensive AWP skins out there, but this is the most expensive of them. Features gold stickers that can make any esports match more fun and memorable.
AK-47 Case Hardened (661): $30,000-$100,000+:
Next on our list is the Case Hardened Ak-47. Like case-hardened knives, case-hardened AK skins can also sell for a fortune, depending on the pattern. The most demanded pattern for AK is 661.
M4A4 Howl: $2,000 – $30,000+:
Due to the controversy of the artwork, M4A4 Howl is the only “Contraband” grade skin in CS: GO. This is very rare skin, and if paired with expensive stickers, the price of this beast can go up to $100k.
Katowice 2014 Stickers (Holo): $10,000 – $40,000+:
Next on the list are the two stickers rather than a gun skin. These are the rarest and most expensive stickers from the Katowice 2014 event. There are other stickers too, but Titan and iBuypower stood above all.
Final Thoughts:
These are the most expensive skins in the CS: GO game, but you must know that the market is constantly changing, and the prices are never constant. Who knows how much higher the prices will be in the coming years, but these are the prices for the most expensive skins right now.
