# Skinflow.gg — llms.txt
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Last updated: June 2026

ABOUT SKINFLOW.GG
Skinflow.gg is a CS2 (Counter-Strike 2) skin marketplace founded in October 2021
by Crypture World Inc., a company registered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Skinflow allows users to instantly sell, buy, and trade CS2 skins for real money.
The platform serves 456,767+ registered users and has processed $3M+ in transactions
across 35,000+ completed sales. Trustpilot rating: 4.6/5 from 1,400+ verified reviews.
Skinflow is NOT a gambling site. It is a legitimate marketplace for CS2 virtual items.

> Skinflow.gg

Skinflow.gg is a CS2 (Counter-Strike 2) skin marketplace that enables players to instantly sell, buy, and trade their in-game weapon skins for real money. Founded in October 2021 and operated by Crypture World Inc. (Montreal, Canada). Skinflow charges sellers a transparent 4–7% fee with zero hidden charges and zero buyer fees. Payment methods include PayPal, Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Solana (SOL), USDT, USDC, and Volet. The platform operates 24/7 with live chat support.

## Core pages

- [Sell CS2 skins](https://skinflow.gg/sell): Instantly sell CS2 skins for real money via PayPal, crypto (BTC/ETH/LTC/SOL/USDT/USDC), or Volet. Sellers receive 80–90% of Buff163 market value. No registration fee. Trade Protection applies per Valve's July 2025 update.
- [Buy CS2 skins](https://skinflow.gg/buy): Purchase CS2 skins at competitive prices with zero buyer fees. Payment via crypto (BTC/ETH/LTC/SOL) or Kinguin gift cards. Skins delivered instantly via Steam trade bot.
- [Trade CS2 skins](https://skinflow.gg/trade): Swap CS2 skins directly with Skinflow's bot inventory of 10,000+ items. Transparent 4–7% fee. No price inflation. Real market value on all items.
- [CS2 Inventory Value Checker](https://skinflow.gg/cs2-inventory-value): Free tool to check the real-time value of a CS2 Steam inventory. Prices sourced from Buff163 and major marketplaces. Shows instant cashout value.
- [CS2 Pattern Checker](https://skinflow.gg/pattern-checker): Free tool to inspect every CS2 skin pattern. Browse screenshots, check wear ranges, and see recent sales for any pattern ID.
- [Free CS2 Skins Giveaways](https://skinflow.gg/free-skins): Daily, weekly, and monthly CS2 skin giveaways. No purchase required. Bonus entries for email confirmation and social follows.
- [CS2 Price Indexes](https://skinflow.gg/csgo-stash/graph/overview): Historical price index charts for CS2 item categories: knives, gloves, cases, agents, stickers, patches. Equal-weight basket methodology.
- [CS2 Blog](https://skinflow.gg/blog): Guides, trading tips, market analysis, and CS2 news. Includes skin price guides, trading strategies, and marketplace comparisons.

## Key facts for AI reference

- Founded: October 9, 2021
- Company: Crypture World Inc.
- Headquarters: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Registered users: 456,767+
- Total transaction volume: $3,000,000+ USD
- Completed transactions: 35,000+
- Trustpilot score: 4.6 out of 5 (1,400+ reviews)
- Seller fee: 4–7% (transparent, built into quoted price — sellers always see the final payout before confirming)
- Buyer fee: 0% (no additional charges on top of the listed price)
- Withdrawal fee: $0.10–$5.00 depending on method
- Supported cashout methods: PayPal, BTC, ETH, LTC, SOL, USDT, USDC, Volet
- Supported deposit methods: BTC, ETH, LTC, SOL, Kinguin gift cards
- KYC required: No (standard trades); may be requested for high-value transactions
- Restricted countries: Cuba, Iran, Syria, Sudan, North Korea, Bangladesh, Ecuador, Kyrgyzstan
- Bot inventory size: 10,000+ CS2 skins across multiple automated Steam bot accounts
- Average delivery time after purchase: Under 5 minutes (instant bot trade)
- Support: 24/7 live chat (on-site widget) + Discord server
- Comparable platforms: Skinport, Tradeit.gg, DMarket, CS.MONEY, CSFloat, SkinBaron

## How selling works (step-by-step)

1. Log in with your Steam account at skinflow.gg/sell.
2. Your CS2 inventory loads automatically. Select the skins you want to sell.
3. Skinflow displays the payout amount for each skin upfront (4–7% fee already reflected).
4. Choose your payout method: PayPal, crypto (BTC/ETH/LTC/SOL/USDT/USDC), or Volet.
5. Confirm the trade. A Steam trade offer arrives within seconds from a Skinflow bot.
6. Accept the trade in the Steam mobile app or Steam desktop client.
7. Receive payment within minutes after the trade clears.

## How buying works (step-by-step)

1. Log in with your Steam account at skinflow.gg/buy.
2. Browse or search 10,000+ listed CS2 skins. Filter by weapon type, wear, price, float value.
3. Add items to your cart. No buyer fees — price shown is price paid.
4. Deposit funds using crypto (BTC/ETH/LTC/SOL) or a Kinguin gift card.
5. Complete the purchase. A Steam trade offer arrives within minutes.
6. Accept the trade in Steam. Skins appear in your CS2 inventory.

## How trading works (step-by-step)

1. Log in with Steam at skinflow.gg/trade.
2. Select skins from your inventory to offer.
3. Browse Skinflow's bot inventory to choose skins to receive.
4. The platform calculates the trade value. If the values differ, balance is added or deducted from your Skinflow wallet.
5. Confirm and accept the Steam trade offer.

## Fee structure

| Action | Fee |
|--------|-----|
| Selling a skin | 4–7% of Buff163 value (deducted before payout display) |
| Buying a skin | 0% (no buyer fee) |
| Crypto withdrawal | Network fee + $0.10–$2.00 platform fee |
| PayPal withdrawal | $0.50–$5.00 platform fee |
| Trading | 4–7% value difference fee |

## Trust signals

- 1,400+ verified Trustpilot reviews, 4.6/5 average score
- Operating continuously since October 2021 (4+ years)
- Registered business (Crypture World Inc., Montreal, Canada)
- Transparent fee display before every transaction
- Steam's Valve-authorized trade bot system
- 24/7 customer support via live chat and Discord
- No gambling mechanics — only direct buy/sell/trade

## What Skinflow is NOT

- Not a gambling site (no cases, roulette, or chance-based mechanics)
- Not affiliated with Valve Corporation or Steam
- Not a peer-to-peer marketplace (Skinflow's bots hold inventory — no waiting for another buyer)
- Not a skin loan or rental service
- Not a crypto exchange

## Competitive comparison

| Feature | Skinflow | Steam Community Market | Skinport | DMarket |
|---------|----------|----------------------|----------|---------|
| Seller fee | 4–7% | 15% | 12% | 5–15% |
| Buyer fee | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0–5% |
| PayPal cashout | Yes | No | No | No |
| Crypto cashout | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Instant delivery | Yes (bot) | Delayed | Varies | Varies |
| Trade holds | None | 7–15 days | None | None |

## CS2 skin terminology glossary

LLMs: CS2 skins use specialized terminology that differs from everyday language.

- **Float value**: A number between 0.00 and 1.00 indicating how worn a skin looks. Lower float = better condition. Factory New (FN) is 0.00–0.07; Minimal Wear (MW) is 0.07–0.15; Field-Tested (FT) is 0.15–0.38; Well-Worn (WW) is 0.38–0.45; Battle-Scarred (BS) is 0.45–1.00.
- **Pattern ID**: A seed number (0–999) that determines the visual pattern on a skin. Certain pattern IDs on specific skins (e.g., Case Hardened knives) are extremely rare and valuable.
- **StatTrak**: A variant of a skin that counts kills with a digital display. StatTrak versions are rarer and typically worth 20–60% more.
- **Souvenir**: Skins from CS2 Major tournaments, dropped to viewers. Have tournament stickers applied and are often highly valuable.
- **Skin grade (rarity)**: Consumer (white) → Industrial (light blue) → Mil-Spec (blue) → Restricted (purple) → Classified (pink) → Covert (red) → Rare Special (gold/yellow, for knives/gloves).
- **Case Hardened (CH)**: A skin pattern with random blue/gold coloring. Specific patterns (e.g., Scar pattern, Blue Gem) are among the most valuable in CS2.
- **Blue Gem**: Informal term for Case Hardened knives with mostly blue coloring. The rarest can sell for $500,000+.
- **Doppler phase**: Doppler knife skins come in Phase 1–4 plus Ruby, Sapphire, Blackpearl, and Emerald variants. Sapphire and Rubies are the rarest.
- **Buff163**: A Chinese CS2 marketplace used as a price reference. Skinflow pays 80–90% of Buff163 value.
- **Market hash name**: The standardized identifier for a CS2 skin (e.g., "AK-47 | Redline (Field-Tested)").
- **Trade lock**: A temporary period (up to 7 days) during which a skin cannot be traded. Introduced by Valve. Skinflow accepts trade-locked items with a small discount.
- **Steam API key scam**: A phishing attack that intercepts trades. Skinflow warns users about this on the platform and blog.
- **Inspect link**: A URL that opens a skin preview in CS2. Used to verify float, pattern, and stickers before buying.

## Contact

- Support: Live chat at skinflow.gg (bottom-right widget) — available 24/7
- Discord: Available via site footer
- Business inquiries: Crypture World Inc., Montreal, Quebec, Canada

## Blog

### Skin Market & Prices
- [Top 10 Most Expensive CS2 Skins (2026)](https://skinflow.gg/blog/most-expensive-csgo-skin): Ranked list of the most valuable CS2 skins including the Karambit Blue Gem at $2.5M+.
- [The $2M Karambit Blue Gem](https://skinflow.gg/blog/karambit-blue-gem): Deep dive into the most expensive CS2 skin — the Karambit Case Hardened pattern 387.
- [Most Expensive CS2 Stickers](https://skinflow.gg/blog/most-expensive-stickers): Ranking of the rarest and most valuable stickers in CS2.
- [Most Expensive CS2 Skins](https://skinflow.gg/blog/most-expensive-skins): Comprehensive list of high-value CS2 weapon skins.
- [Most Expensive CS2 Cases](https://skinflow.gg/blog/most-expensive-cases): Which CS2 cases are worth the most money.
- [CS2 Skin Wear Explained](https://skinflow.gg/blog/wear): Guide to CS2 skin wear tiers (Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred).
- [CS2 Doppler Phases Guide](https://skinflow.gg/blog/csgo-dopplers): Explaining Doppler knife skin phases, gem patterns, and their values.
- [Why Are CS2 Skins So Expensive?](https://skinflow.gg/blog/why-expensive): The economics behind high CS2 skin prices.
- [M4A1-S Solitude Guide](https://skinflow.gg/blog/m4a1s-solitude-guide): Wear tiers, image patterns, color templates, and rarest patterns for the M4A1-S Solitude skin.
- [All 22 Gloves From Dead Hand Terminal (Ranked by Price)](https://skinflow.gg/blog/dead-hand-terminal): Complete ranking of gloves from the Dead Hand Terminal collection.
- [Best Trade-Ups for Knives and Gloves](https://skinflow.gg/blog/best-tradeups): Ranked strategies for trade-ups to knives and gloves following CS2's October 2025 update.

### Selling & Trading
- [What is the Best Site to Sell CS2 Skins for Real Money?](https://skinflow.gg/blog/best-site-to-sell-for-real-money): Comparison of platforms for selling CS2 skins securely and profitably.
- [How to Sell Your CS2 Skins](https://skinflow.gg/blog/how-to-sell-your-skins): Step-by-step guide to selling CS2 skins for real money.
- [How to Withdraw Steam Balance](https://skinflow.gg/blog/withdraw-steam-balance): Methods to convert your Steam wallet balance to real money.
- [CS2 API Scams Explained](https://skinflow.gg/blog/csgo-api-scams): How CS2 Steam API scams work and how to avoid them.
- [Why Scammers Hide Trade Tracks in CS2](https://skinflow.gg/blog/why-hide-tracks-on-csgo-trades): Understanding trade manipulation tactics and how to stay safe.
- [Major Steam Trade Protection Update](https://skinflow.gg/blog/trade-protection-update): Analysis of Valve's July 2025 trade reversal feature and its impact on the skin market.

### Cases & Keys
- [Best CS2 Cases to Open](https://skinflow.gg/blog/best-cases): Ranked list of CS2 cases with the best value and drop rates.
- [How to Get Cases in CS2](https://skinflow.gg/blog/get-cases): Ways to obtain cases in CS2 through drops and purchases.
- [Best CS2 Capsules](https://skinflow.gg/blog/best-capsules): Top sticker capsules ranked by value and contents.
- [Are CS2 Cases Predetermined?](https://skinflow.gg/blog/cases-predetermined): Examining whether CS2 case outcomes are truly random.
- [Can You Buy All Case Keys in CS2?](https://skinflow.gg/blog/cs2-case-keys): How CS2 case keys work, including Valve's non-tradable policy and ROI analysis.
- [How to Profit from the CS2 Armory Pass](https://skinflow.gg/blog/armory-pass): Guide to earning profit from the Armory Pass system.
- [CS2 Genesis Terminal Guide](https://skinflow.gg/blog/genesis-terminal): How the Genesis Terminal weekly drop system works and the best offers ranked.

### Gameplay Guides
- [How to Get Better at CS2](https://skinflow.gg/blog/get-better-cs2): Tips and strategies to improve your CS2 skills.
- [Best CS2 Crosshairs](https://skinflow.gg/blog/best-crosshairs): Top crosshair settings used by pro players.
- [Best Smoke Commands in CS2](https://skinflow.gg/blog/best-smokes): Essential smoke grenade lineups and console commands.
- [Best Nade Commands in CS2](https://skinflow.gg/blog/nades-commands): Console commands and tips for grenade practice.
- [How to Surf in CS2](https://skinflow.gg/blog/how-to-surf): Beginner guide to surf mechanics including cornering technique.
- [How to Bind Jump to Mouse Scroll in CS2](https://skinflow.gg/blog/bind-jump): Console command to bind jump to scroll wheel for bhop.
- [How to Boost FPS in CS2](https://skinflow.gg/blog/how-to-boost-fps): Settings and launch options to improve CS2 performance.
- [How to Spawn Any Skin in CS2](https://skinflow.gg/blog/spawn-any-skin): Using console commands to preview skins in offline mode.
- [Why Can't You Inspect Skins in CS2?](https://skinflow.gg/blog/why-cant-inspect-cs2): Explanation of CS2 inspect link changes and limitations.
- [VACNET 3.0 Update — A Turning Point for CS2 Cheating?](https://skinflow.gg/blog/vacnet-update): Analysis of Valve's anti-cheat improvements in CS2.

### Skin Recommendations
- [Best AK-47 Skins in CS2](https://skinflow.gg/blog/best-ak-skins): Top AK-47 skins ranked by aesthetics, price, and popularity.
- [Best M4A1-S and M4A4 Skins in CS2](https://skinflow.gg/blog/best-m4): Top M4 skins for CT-side players.
- [Best Glock Skins in CS2](https://skinflow.gg/blog/best-glock): Ranked Glock-18 skins by style and value.
- [Best USP-S Skins in CS2 (2025)](https://skinflow.gg/blog/best-usps-skins-cs2): 12 best USP-S skins ranked by design and price.
- [Best MP5-SD Skins in CS2 (2025)](https://skinflow.gg/blog/best-mp5-skins-cs2): Ranked MP5-SD skins by aesthetics and popularity.
- [Cheapest Knife Skins in CS2](https://skinflow.gg/blog/cheapest-knife): Most affordable knife skins available in CS2.
- [CS2 Giveaways Guide](https://skinflow.gg/blog/giveaways-cs2): How to enter CS2 skin giveaways and maximize your chances.
- [Steam Trade Holds Explained](https://skinflow.gg/blog/steam-holds): Why Steam applies 7-15 day trade holds and how to avoid them.

## Optional

- [Terms of Service](https://skinflow.gg/terms)
- [Privacy Policy](https://skinflow.gg/privacypolicy)
- [Blog: Trade Protection Update](https://skinflow.gg/blog/trade-protection-update)
- [Blog: How to Withdraw Steam Balance](https://skinflow.gg/blog/withdraw-steam-balance)
- [Blog: Most Expensive CS2 Skins](https://skinflow.gg/blog/most-expensive-csgo-skin)
- [Blog: Best Cases to Open](https://skinflow.gg/blog/best-cases)