How to Check Your CS2 Inventory Value
Checking what your CS2 inventory is worth takes about a minute. The trickier part is understanding why three different sites give you three different numbers. Here's how to do it and how to read the result.
Step by step
- Make your inventory public. On Steam go to Profile → Edit Profile → Privacy Settings and set Inventory to Public. Checkers can't see private inventories.
- Copy your profile link (steamcommunity.com/id/… or /profiles/7656…).
- Paste it into a CS2 inventory value checker. Several free ones exist. Pick one that shows its price source.
- Read the breakdown, not just the total. The biggest items usually make up most of the value.
Why different checkers disagree
| Reason | What it means |
|---|---|
| Price source | Steam Market prices are usually higher than third-party markets like Buff163 or CSFloat, because Steam funds can't be cashed out. |
| Listing vs. sold price | Some sites use the lowest listing, others recent sales or averages. |
| Floats and patterns | Most checkers price by name and wear only. A rare float, fade % or blue gem may be undervalued. |
| Stickers | Valuable stickers are usually ignored or heavily discounted. |
| Update speed | After a big market move, some sites lag behind. |
What your inventory is really worth
The honest number is what you could sell it for today, after fees. That's usually lower than the headline total:
- Steam Market selling fees are about 15%, and the money stays in Steam.
- Cash-out marketplaces have their own fees and usually pay less than Steam list prices.
- Illiquid items (rare patterns, niche skins) can take a long time to sell at a "fair" price.
Getting more out of low-value skins
Lots of cheap skins of the same rarity? A trade up contract can turn ten of them into one higher-tier skin. Check whether it's worth it first in the CS2 trade up calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my CSGO inventory value?
Set your Steam inventory to Public, then paste your Steam profile link or SteamID64 into a CS2 inventory value checker. It prices every tradable item using market data.
Why does my inventory value differ between sites?
Each site uses different price sources (Steam Market, Buff163, CSFloat, Skinport and others) and different rules for rare floats, patterns and stickers.
Is the Steam Market price what I'd actually get?
No. Selling on the Steam Community Market costs about 15% in fees, and the money stays in your Steam Wallet. Third-party sale prices are often lower than Steam listing prices but pay out in real money.
Can I check someone else's inventory value?
Only if their inventory is set to Public on Steam.