Recent CS:GO Skin Drop Disrupts The Market
The latest operation from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) has brought in and provided players with a ton of new skins. Some have even made huge ripples on the market due to their extreme pricing conditions. It’s not every day that a two thousand dollar AWP hits the market, excluding the Dragon Lore, of course. While the addiction to skins might not make sense to most gamers, the CS:GO market is clearly obsessed with them.
Not only do they provide a sense of joy, but their price tags often double overnight. This recent drop has taken a toll on daily traders due to its high trading volumes and luxury content. It’s safe to say that players find no trouble in presenting their wallets to these skin designers when it comes to dropping a monthly paycheck on one item.
CASE PRICES FLUCTUATE
Released on December 3, the Operation Broken Fang case has become a highly valued purchase since its debut. The case started out at just over two dollars but eventually dropped by nearly forty percent later that day. That price has become a casual float over the past two weeks, which is working in favour of case traders. This way, users can invest in a large amount of Broken Fang cases with a chance of earning profits in the near future. The most important part about this drop is what makes the case so valuable, as in what skins will attract potential buyers.
COPY AND PASTE SKINS
As expected, the M4A1-S Printstream flew to the top of the market after a handful of openings. The previous design was featured on a Desert Eagle in the Fracture Collection which was released back in August of this year. Players have formed a popular opinion on the weapon by acknowledging its high value.
The best part about the design is its extremely rare skin pattern which is nothing like players have ever seen before. During its usage, the Printstream changes colour over time—a pattern which has never been made before up until the Printsream’s release. Seeing how popular the design became on the Desert Eagle, it's expected to do even better on the M4A1-S.
Next is the Glock-18 Neo Noir, a skin which is in the exact same position as the Printstream. The skin has also been featured on an AWP, M4A4, and a USP-S. All three weapons have become extremely profitable on both the Steam market and external trading sites. Considering the Glock-18 is used within a majority of T sided rounds, purchasing a flashy starter pistol wouldn’t be such a bad idea.
At least that’s the consensus which has been formed by a majority of CS:GO players. The Neo Noir on the Glock-18 has even broken a record since its release. It’s currently the most valuable factory new Neo Noir weapon on the entire market. That point alone means the Glock-18 Neo Noir holds a lot of value and will become a high ticket item within the coming weeks.
Click to enlargeDESIGNS PRODUCED FROM HIGH EXPECTATIONS
The Ancient Collection has also brought in a couple of highly coveted skins such as the AK-47 Panthera onca. While the design is pretty basic and includes a hint of inspiration from the AK-47 Jaguar, the Panthera onca has done very well on the market. The overall price of a factory-new edition has hit extreme heights topping seven hundred dollars. Not to mention its partner in crime known as the M4A1-S Welcome to the Jungle has been priced at two thousand dollars.
That makes it the second most expensive M4A1-S skin right behind the Knight. Last but not least is the P90 Run and Hide, a skin that didn’t show a lot of potential leading up to its release. As per usual, the market decided its faith which is worth just under five hundred dollars in a factory new condition. Besides a basic jaguar print, the Hide and Run is starting to look like an overpriced P90.
THE FADE PATTERN IS BACK
One of the most underrated drops based on its skins has to be the Control Collection. While this set does indeed include an AWP Fade, it also features a two hundred dollar Blue Phosphor. For some, that might seem like a lot of money to spend on a skin, but the ballpark within the Steam Market is huge. The Blue Phosphor features a blue raspberry foil inspired by a smoky texture which features over five different colours.
Just like the Blue Phosphor, the Five-SeveN Berries and Cherries includes a blue and red fade. The skin is only worth around thirty dollars despite its beloved pattern. Compared to previous fades released in the past, the AWP Fade is worth around two thousand dollars. The classic streak of colours has lured its audience to splurge on some early holiday gifts.
FINAL COLLECTION
As expected, the Havoc Collection has become a fan favourite for a large quantity of skin traders. The AWP Silk Tiger alone is a worthy choice for any inventory within Steam itself. While the listings are high, so is the actual price for a Silk Tiger. It features a rare and playful pattern made up of blue and orange tiger cutouts. Makes sense for it to be priced at just over five hundred dollars. All of these skins have become great choices for any investor, collector, or everyday trader. CS:GO has hit a home run with this recent operation and helped out a wide variety of skin enthusiasts. After all, skins have a huge impact on this game, so they'd better be good.
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