Events in the professional scene often affect the price tags of in-game items. As a rule, this applies to stickers with the nicknames of e-sportsmen whose careers experience sharp ups and downs. At the end of April 2024, the main event in CS2 was the removal of the Overpass map from the competitive map pool and its replacement with the ageless Dust II.
How the cost of skins from the Overpass and Dust II collections has changed - you will learn about this in this article written by the author Gikas. You can go deeper into the topic of maps, skins, as well as s1mple, stavn, peeping CS2 settings on the Profilerr website.
StatTrak Desert Eagle | Urban DDPAT
Let's start the selection with the StatTrak version of the pixelated black and white skin for Desert Eagle. On online sites, you can find a completely new copy, which is estimated at $46-$50. However, it is hardly worth the money: there are fewer and fewer fans of pixel skins in the world, which look boring compared to less expensive and more elaborate designs.
StatTrak M4A1-S | VariCamo
This is another nice skin for players who want to track their kill count using the StatTrak counter. VariCamo is one of the most popular skins in the game, but at the same time, it is very rarely bought in online stores. The reason is the weekly rewards, where this skin usually drops out with considerable probability. If you want to decorate the VariCamo for M4A1-S with a counter, it will cost about $47-$50.
Glock-18 | Night
There will be a lot of StatTrak versions in this top for obvious reasons. However, there are rare cases when the price of the regular Factory New version of a skin is for some reason higher than the version with a kill counter. This is the case, for example, with the “Night” skin, which is normally priced at $55. The difference with the StatTrak counter is about $10-11. The skin is suitable for lovers of monochromatic dark colors. This minimalistic skin is in the inventory of such pro players as flusha, device, and FalleN.
CZ75-Auto | Nitro
With the stylish black and orange skin for the CZ75, the situation is even more unusual. Apparently, most Nitro owners like the scuff marks on this skin aesthetically more than the Factory New version. So, a completely normal version without a kill counter and as “Field Tested” is priced at $70. That's more than some M4A1-S with StatTrak.
StatTrak SG 553 | Damascus Steel
This skin for SG 553 comes across in matchmaking as often as “VariCamo” for M4A1-S. Damascus Steel is quite primitive in design and is considered an inexpensive skin, so StatTrak technology increases the cost of the skin in the Factory New version to $95.
AWP | Pink DDPAT
Let's move on to a more expensive price range. Not only does the pink pixel camouflage for AWP look very stylish and organic, but it is also a relatively rare example. For example, it is almost impossible to find a “Factory New” quality StatTrak version on online platforms. A skin of this quality can only be obtained without a counter and is valued at around $130. It is worth noting that this wonderful skin in pink shades is in the inventory of such pro players as device, tarika, and chrisJ.
StatTrak PP-Bizon | Brass
This is perhaps a rather unexpected skin for you, but the version with the StatTrak counter is popular among players. This version can now cost about $206-210. Probably, some players love the skin for the voluminous gold-plated body of the weapon. Winning eco rounds with such a beautiful weapon is doubly pleasant.
AK-47 | Safari Mesh
The series of surprises continues with a skin with the Industrial Grade rarity. Most players have definitely had a worn Safari Mesh in their inventory at least once in the game's history. Interestingly, the StatTrak version of the legendary dull green skin costs about $303. Whether to purchase such a skin in pursuit of the high cost of inventory is up to you to decide.
StatTrak USP-S | Road Rush
In second place is the very rare version of the Road Rash, which, even in its worn version with a StatTrak counter, is quite expensive. Players really appreciate the unusual street style, in which the abrasions are embedded in the original design itself. An interesting detail is the ejected bullet depicted on the USP-S suppressor. The Minimal Wear version of the skin will cost you about $400.
M4A1-S | Master Piece
This is the most expensive skin from the Overpass collection. The name of the skin fully justifies the design: the game really has few references to street art and wall graffiti, which, by the way, the Overpass map itself is full of. The most expensive “Master Piece” option is the Factory New quality StatTrak version, which is about $760 ahead of its closest competitor and reaches about $1,150.
What Is The Best Way to Get the Skin?
Since the article describes quite rare variations of skins, the best option is to purchase one or another skin on the trading platform. When choosing a site, you should focus on its reliability, study the reviews of other players, and also activate additional features for protecting data and funds, including 2FA. Another available way is to exchange skins with other players. Skin exchange operations should also be carried out only on reliable platforms to avoid possible fraud.
Wrapping It Up
Skins in CS 2 are an integral part of the modern era of the game. Players choose different skins - some focus on minimalistic affordable skins, others prefer rare skins at a high price. For the over 800,000 active CS2 players, there is a skin that perfectly matches their playstyle. Use Profiler to learn more about the setups of professional players from the US, Canada, and Europe, including Vitality's Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut or Liquid's Russel "Twistzz" Van Dulken.
