CS2 Marketplaces

Where to buy and sell CS2 skins - fees, safety and payouts compared. We compare live prices from 7 of these on every skin page.

For a side-by-side fee and payment table across 40+ sites, see our full CS2 trading sites comparison.

Skinport ★ 4.6
● Live prices consignment · high payout · real money
A reputable EU consignment marketplace with some of the highest seller payouts - if you can wait for a buyer.
Waxpeer ★ 4.3
● Live prices low fees · real money · instant
A fast, low-fee marketplace with deep liquidity and instant payouts - often one of the cheapest places to buy.
CS.Deals ★ 4.3
● Live prices ~2% seller fee · real money · multi-game
One of the lowest-fee marketplaces - a ~2% seller fee, a near-decade track record and instant delivery make it a strong cash-out option.
LIS-SKINS ★ 4.2
● Live prices ~5% P2P fee · real money · deep liquidity
A large, long-running marketplace with low peer-to-peer selling fees and fast crypto cash-out - CIS-focused but widely used.
● Live prices low fees · real money · high volume
A long-running, high-volume marketplace (a.k.a. TM Market) with competitive prices and real-money payouts.
● Live prices ~15% fee · Steam Wallet credit only
The safest place to trade, but funds are locked to Steam and fees are the highest in the market.
Skinout ★ 3.4
● Live prices ~7% seller fee · real money · fast crypto payout
Competitive fees and fast crypto cash-out, but a mixed reputation - trades can be cancelled if a skin's price spikes during the cooldown.
CSFloat ★ 4.7
~2% fee · real money · float search
The go-to Western marketplace for serious traders - low fees, real cash, and the best float/pattern tooling.
Buff163 ★ 4.2
lowest prices · highest volume · CNY
The largest CS2 marketplace by volume with the lowest prices - but payment and language barriers for non-Chinese users.
DMarket ★ 4
instant + P2P · real money · crypto
A flexible marketplace with instant sells, P2P, and crypto support - fees vary, so compare before trading.

Frequently asked questions

Which CS2 marketplace is the cheapest?

It varies by item - skins.ai compares live prices across 7 marketplaces on every skin page and highlights the cheapest. Third-party markets are usually cheaper than the Steam Community Market, which charges a ~15% fee.

Is it safe to buy CS2 skins on third-party marketplaces?

Reputable marketplaces like Skinport, CSFloat and Waxpeer are widely used and trusted. We review each market's fees, payout methods and safety record - always check a market's reputation and use its buyer protections.

Why are CS2 skins cheaper outside the Steam Market?

The Steam Community Market charges roughly a 15% fee and locks funds to your Steam Wallet (no cash-out). Third-party markets have lower fees and let you withdraw real money, so their listings are often cheaper.

How does skins.ai compare marketplace prices?

We pull live prices from 7 marketplaces and show each on every item page, calling out the lowest with a direct buy link, plus in-depth reviews of 10 markets covering fees, payouts and safety.