Carl Hardy

Senior Editor, Skin Market

Carl tracks CS2 skin prices for SkinCashier and maintains our price tables. He has traded Counter-Strike items since 2016 and writes our monthly market reports.

  • CS2 prices
  • Skin market trends
  • Cases & float

368 guidesWriting since 2019

Guides by Carl Hardy

How to find your Steam trade URL
CS2 guides

How to Find Your Steam Trade URL (Trade Link)

Your Steam trade URL is at the bottom of the "Who can send me Trade Offers?" page. Direct link, steps for PC and phone, and how to share it safely.

Updated 5 min read
Three rifle skins with an arrow pointing to the PayPal logo
Cash out

How to Sell CS2 Skins for PayPal in 2026

Sell CS2 skins for PayPal on SkinCashier: the steps, the 2% PayPal payout fee and limits as of October 2026, and how PayPal compares with crypto.

Updated 4 min read
Three rifle skins with an arrow pointing to the Bitcoin logo
Cash out

How to Sell CS2 Skins for Bitcoin and Crypto in 2026

Sell CS2 skins for Bitcoin, Ethereum or Litecoin on SkinCashier: the steps, fees and minimums as of October 2026, and when crypto beats PayPal.

Updated 4 min read
A knife skin in one hand and a stack of dollar bills in the other
Cash out

Sell CS2 Skins for Real Money: Every Method Compared (2026)

Steam Market pays only in Wallet funds. Instant-sell sites, P2P marketplaces and direct trades compared on how you get paid, fees and risk.

Updated 8 min read
Most Expensive CS2 Cases
Prices & value

Most Expensive CS2 Cases

The most expensive CS2 case is the CS:GO Weapon Case at $147.77 on the Steam Market (19 Oct 2026). Top 10 cases by price and what's inside.

Updated 12 min read
Most Expensive CS2 Skins
Prices & value

Most Expensive CS2 Skins in 2026

The most expensive CS2 skins in 2026 by real sale price: top 10, knives, gloves, stickers and the record sales above $1 million, with dated sources.

Updated 9 min read
How to check a Steam trade hold and CS2 trade protection
Safety

Steam Trade Hold and Trade Protection in CS2: Why Your Payout Waits 7 Days

CS2 items no longer get trade holds. They get 7 days of trade protection instead. How each works, how to check them, and what it means when you sell.

Updated 6 min read
A Steam wallet stuffed with dollar bills
Cash out

Can You Withdraw Money From Steam Wallet? (2026)

No: Steam Wallet funds can't be paid out to a bank or PayPal. What Valve's rules say, the one refund exception and the legal ways to turn skins into money.

Updated 7 min read
Steam Community Market error: your account is currently unable to use the Community Market
Safety

"Your Account Is Currently Unable to Use the Community Market": Causes and Fixes

Steam shows this error for one of 12 account restrictions. Find yours, see how long it lasts, and what you can still do with your items while you wait.

Updated 6 min read
Cheapest knives in CS2
Prices & value

Cheapest Knife in CS2 (2026): Prices for All 20 Knife Types

The cheapest CS2 knife costs $42.50 on the Steam Market (19 October 2026). Cheapest skin of all 20 knife types, plus the cheapest Butterfly and Karambit.

Updated 8 min read
Best cheap CS2 skins
Prices & value

Best Cheap CS2 Skins in 2026

Cheap CS2 skins that still look good, from $0.04 on the Steam Market. 20 picks with prices checked on 19 October 2026.

Updated 7 min read
Best CS Skins to Invest In: How to Invest?
Prices & value

Best CS Skins to Invest In: How to Invest?

With difficult economic times people are on a lookout for ways to protect their money. Here are the best CS skins to invest in!

9 min read
Best CS2 skins
Prices & value

Best CS2 skins

With so many different skins to choose from, it can be difficult to make up your mind. Here are the best CS2 skins in the game today!

8 min read
Best Trade Ups CS2: Contract Guide 2025
CS2 guides

Best Trade Ups CS2: Contract Guide 2025

Comprehensive explanation of CS2 Trade Ups. Check out our blog and learn how to make profitable trade ups in the world of CS2!

Updated 11 min read
How to Use Skin Inspect Server CS2?
Prices & value

How to Use Skin Inspect Server CS2?

It's important to try out your purchase before you buy it, especially if it's expensive. Click here to learn about skin inspect servers!

5 min read
CS2 Update: Trade-Up and Knife Crafting
News

CS2 Update: Trade-Up and Knife Crafting

The latest update to CS2 introduced a staggering change to the game's economy: players can now craft CS2 knives! Click here to learn more about the new!

Updated 7 min read
Cheap CS2 Cases: What are the Cheapest Ones?
Prices & value

Cheap CS2 Cases: What are the Cheapest Ones?

CS2 cases can be bought, traded and sold just like regular items. Click here to check out the cheapest CS2 cases in the game!

7 min read
Top 10 Most Expensive CS2 Knife Skins
Prices & value

Top 10 Most Expensive CS2 Knife Skins

Knives are some of the most expensive CS2 skins in the gameCheck out the rarest and most expensive CS2 knife skins by clicking here!

Updated 11 min read
Best Cases CS2
Prices & value

Best Cases CS2

Best CS2 Cases to Open in 2024. Which one should you choose to make the biggest profit? In this article, we will review all available CS2 Cases!

13 min read
Best USP Skins
Prices & value

Best USP Skins

This article will provide detailed information about the USP-S pistol in CS2 and all possible methods of obtaining USPS skins.

Updated 7 min read
Best Glock Skins in CS2
Prices & value

Best Glock Skins in CS2

A compilation of the Top 9 Best Glock-18 skins in CS2. Learn everything you need to know about items like Neo Noir, Vogue and Fade.

Updated 9 min read
Best CS2 AK47 Skins in 2025
Prices & value

Best CS2 AK47 Skins in 2025

If you're looking for new CS2 skins to buy, you've come to the right place! Check out this list of the top 10 AK-47 Skins in CS2!

Updated 9 min read
Most Expensive AWP Skins
Prices & value

Most Expensive AWP Skins

AWP is one of the most popular weapons in the entire game. Click here to find out all the most expensive skins for this classic sniper rifle!

Updated 7 min read
The best P250 skins in CS2
Prices & value

The best P250 skins in CS2

Here is a list of the best CS:GO P250 skins to add to your Steam inventory in 2022. Check trendy desings and items' prices.

Updated 7 min read