At last our adventurous game lovers!! Welcome to the Team Fortress 2 (TF2) in-game economy, where you can trade on cosmetic products, skins, artilleries, hats, metals, and all the good stuff, as long as you have the currency to trade for it. So, you’ve heard of TF2 trading and are looking to start on the right foot? Then you are in for a treat because this is your long-awaited read.
Much like every economy, it’s a challenge to understand everything that happens in the TF2 trading economy. However, what you have complete control over is how you interact with TF2 trading sites and the people on them. Therefore knowing the how, where, and what to trade will be an excellent step in the right direction. Why keep you waiting when we have the answers?
It’s worth mentioning that the introduction of Mann-Connomy to Team Fortress 2 was one of the best decisions Valve ever made for the franchise. All of a sudden, TF2 went from being an eccentric multiple first-person shooter game for hardcore fans to becoming one of the most streamed online games on the planet with a vast network of communities. And all it took was to enable players to trade game items they didn’t need at the moment for something else. Best yet, people are now able to make considerable profit margins, especially with the introduction of NFTs among others in in-game trading in recent years.
Therefore, it’s not surprising that there’s been intense competition among corporations at the top to meet the growing expansion of in-game economies. Simultaneously, such fierce competition in a free market has enabled access to too many options which makes it difficult to find the best trading platforms and websites for the inexperienced. It begs the question, where do the experienced players go to trade on TF2 items? To put flesh to bones, here is an overview of some of the best tf2 trading sites.
Competiton is a very useful aspect of any free market. As such, while you may trade on steam, it still pays to have multiple trade alternatives. That said, given the number of websites out there, it can be a hassle at times to find the right third-party websites besides steam to trade your TF2 items. Unfortunately, some people learn to not trust the hard way. Luckily, you won’t have to lose a few dollars on questionable sites as we’ve compiled a list of some of the best places that’ll prove useful in our TF2 trades.
Stn.trading is one of the most widely accepted TF2 trading websites on the internet. They also offer a number of trading items for CS:GO. It’s also denoted as one of the safest places to trade according to Flashstart, DNSfilter, and Trend Micro. However, although it’s also rated highly on the TrustPilot star ratings there’s been mixed reviews among consumers. So. you might want to read a comment or two to get a good understanding of the general perception.
👍 Pros
Website is secured with SSL so any personal information provided on the platform cannot be accessed by a third party
They have a large inventory of game items to choose from when buying
👎 Cons
The reviews on the platform are at the extremities; either very good or very bad.
Another popular trading on our list is Scrap.tf. As the name would suggest, it mostly trades in scrap items from the TF2 game. It also has high star ratings on Trustpilot accompanied by mostly positive customer reviews.
👍 Pros
It’s easier to receive trade assistance due to the community live chat feature.
It’s secured with SSL encryption
It has a large community trade base
It has a clean user interface that makes it easy to navigate the website
It trades mostly in TF2 items
👎 Cons
Prices are quite steep in comparison to others
Commissions vary from trade to trade
Dmarket has the highest rated on Trustpilot among our list of trading sites thus far. Although it trades in Rust and TF2 items, the website mostly deals with, Counter Strike Global Offense (CS:GO) game items. Ergo, it’s not surprising that customers have nothing but positive things to say about it. .
👍 Pros
Commission is relatively cheaper than on other sites
Website is secured with SSL encryption
They offer some appealing bonuses
👎 Cons
The user interface can be a tad challenging to navigate especially for new users.
Backpack.tf has seen a lot of changes in the positive direction since Scrap.tf acquired it some years back. Nowadays, it’s considered one of the leading economic resources for TF2 trades. Others also use the site as a reference point to gauge the prices of items.
👍 Pros
Large community base
Website is secured with encryption
They facilitate TF2 trades in an efficient way
Has high ratings on Trustpilot
👎 Cons
The economy on Backpack.tf is mainly focused on TF2
Unlike the other websites on our list, Trade.tf works more like Google but solely for TF2 trading
in the sense that it makes use of algorithms to find the best trades on other trading websites.
👍 Pros
Large community base that can easily help with most difficulties
They offer some of the best quotes for game items
Excellent for TF2 traders
It allows bot trading
👎 Cons
Commissions are sometimes hidden from traders
Customer support isn’t the best
Although Trade.GG is very new on the market, it’s already making waves, especially when it comes to trading Rust game items. This is made bare with its high rating and positive reviews on Trustpilot. They also offer very low commissions on Rust trades so you might want to take advantage of it if you are into trading Rust items. It’s also worth mentioning that you are allowed to make withdrawals and deposits with only Rust skins
👍 Pros
Website is very secure with SSL encryption
It allows bot trading
It has the largest Rust skin inventories
They provide a very extensive FAQ section that covers almost every question you might have
Excellent customer support approach
👎 Cons
It’s mainly for Rust skin trading, as such, it might not be the best of places to meet your TF2 needs
SKinport is also another well-known site for trading items from various games such as Rust, Z1BR, CS:GO, and TF2. However, due to high commissions, items can be expensive in comparison to others.
👍 Pros
Very interactive user interface
Website is highly reputable and secured
They provide features that allow one to inspect skins before you making a purchase
Excellent customer support system
👎 Cons
Commissions are quite steep in comparison to others
Earnings can sometimes take a while
This website is quite popular with a solid community base. It also offers a large inventory of trade items; however, unlike the other trading platform, bazaar.tf doesn’t charge commissions on rade. Despite the benefits it offers to traders, its user interface isn’t the best in comparison to others. Also, advertisements on the website can sometimes be an issue.
👍 Pros
There are no commissions on trades, as such, traders can make he most out of a trade
Secure payment methods
Website is secured with SSL encryption
EXcellent customer support system
👎 Cons
It can take a while to receive your earnings
Mannco.trade is also a very popular brand in the trading industry with high ratings on Trustpilot. They offer a variety of inventory stocks from games such as TF2, DOTA, Rust, and CS:GO. Items on this platform are moderately priced compared to others, as such, you would save money buying on Mannco.trade.
👍 Pros
Excellent customer support staff
Website is secured with SSL encryption
It supports crypto transactions
Prices are low relative to their trading platforms
👎 Cons
Earnings can sometimes take time to reflect in your account
SKinsmonkey is also one of those websites that’s highly acclaimed with great scores on Trustpilot. Like most websites out there, trades on Skinmonkey.com are commissioned as a way for the company to also make a profit. They have quite an impressive inventory of items for a number of games such as M4a4, CS:GO, AWP, Dota 2, and Rust.
👍 Pros
Website is secured with SSL encryption
30% signup bonus package
Excellent customer support staff
Withdrawals are very efficient
👎 Cons
The only means to make a deposit is through Rust Skin
It may or may not look like it, but choosing the suitable Team Fortress 2 trade sites at the right time can sometimes make all the difference. There are a number of factors that are worth taking into consideration when settling on TF2 trading sites for your trades. These include but are not limited to website safety, pricing, and even the tf2 items for trade. Another excellent indicator of the performance of trading sites is their ratings on TrustPilot.
In today’s online world where scammers run rampant, it’s always prudent to trade on safe websites that can ensure that your transactions are encrypted and safe from the prying eyes of third parties. However, transaction security that comes at a period is equally a bad deal. After all, while TF2 deserves all the rage, most people aren’t willing to spend exorbitant amounts on game items. Therefore, the second thing to look out for on any TF2 trading platform is the rates at which items are sold. Because, contrary to what you might think, with the advent of trade bots in the wake of fierce competition, websites are being propelled to sell at low rates.
Finally, certain items are best sold on specific websites to maximize your gains. To put things in perspective, besides the bad actors that are out to scam you, some of the best websites might sometimes just not be the right fit for a particular trade. For instance, while Dmarket.com is excellent for the purchase of TF2 keys, Skins. Cash makes for better trading partners when you are on the market for MannCo supply crate keys. In the end, the surest way to choose the best trading sites for tf2 skin trading and other items is to be familiar with the services.
It goes without saying that trading TF2 skins and items is one of the highlights of the first person shooter game. So, “how do you go about it”, you might wonder. To begin with, you must have the paid version of Team Fortress 2, otherwise, you won’t be able to trade skins or engage in any trade. You can go ahead and sell or buy the skins you need on Skinport depending on your wants in the moment.
Create a new Skinport account
In order to access the exclusive services on Skinport, you'll have to create a new account.
First click on the signup button on the top right side of your screen and follow the prompts to create a new account.
Then connect your skinport account to your steam account in order to access inventory.
Sell Your Skins
You only need to select the skins you want to trade and then trade them with an automated trade bot. Then get ready to cash in the proceeds of the trade.
Cashout
Naturally you'll need an active bank account to collect the proceeds of your trade. To that end, you only need to add a bank account to your |Skiport account so that the proceeds from the trade can be automatically awarded to you.
Much like the steps required to sell the skins of your favorite games, you’d first need to login into your existing account or create a new account through steam. You may also create a new account using your email or Facebook account. However, it’s advisable to signup through your steam account because the steps are much easier to navigate through.
1. Choose the TF2 Skin of Your Preference
It’s easy to navigate the Skinport page due to its customer-focused interface. Having logged in, the first step to buying a TF2 skin is to choose TF2 among the options of games in the drop-down menu. Afterward, you can search for your preferred skin type in the search bar if you know its name. You may also browse the various skin types from the category menu to find what you are looking for.
2. Purchase The Skin
Having found the preferred TF2 skins, you’ll then have to add them to your cart. However, it’s worth mentioning that just by adding items to your cart doesn’t mean they are off the shelf. In other words, others could buy it even though it’s in your cart.
3. Receive Your Purchase in Your Steam Inventory
After paying for the items in your cart, they will automatically be transferred to your steam inventory. That said, it should be mentioned that it’s not exclusive Skinport to transfer your purchases to your inventory as it is the standard practice for all trading platforms.
In conclusion, bear in mind that regardless of whether you trade one item for the other or with cash, they would each present advantages and disadvantages depending on the trade. However, one form of trade can cover the blind spot of another when selling or buying. As such, it’s essential that you are conversant with trading before you go ahead.
For instance, Keys sold for $2.5 at the Mannco store will go for $1.5 when traded with physical cash, otherwise, people would just trade at the Mannco store. In other words, it would be better to trade for said keys with physical cash. Looking at another aspect, if refined metals cost $0.6 in physical cash, then by default, it would cost more in refined metals to trade for keys in physical cash. These are but a few of the intricacies of trading on TF2 items that are worthy of notice.
Some of the best and safest places to trade for TF2 items include Trade.tf, Backpack.tf, STN.trading, and Scrap.tf
In trading, you can either buy or sell the skin of your preference. To do that, you’ll first need to be playing the paid version of Team Fortress 2. You may trade through steam or another third party
Contrary to what critics may say, Fortress 2 is still active and it’s in fourth place among the top ten most-played games. That said, it’s worth noting that TF2 trading has seen a decline in recent years because the economy has become unfavorable to some.
The value of your inventory depends on its value on the market. To put things in perspective, the value of the currency used on Team Fortress 2 trades is in tiers. From metals the lowest among the currencies, to Keys, Bill’s hat, Earbud, and Max’s severed head TF2 currencies can be arranged according to their value, from the least to the highest. However, earbuds are often used as the highest form of currency as Max’s severed heads are often scarce.