Those who consider skins in CS:GO as an opportunity to make money by changing prices should pay attention not only to weapons, but also to other types of game items, in particular, stickers. Although team stickers were originally created for fans of the game to show their support to competitors, many of the stickers have become real rarities and have risen significantly in price. If you figure out why this happens, there is every chance of purchasing a sticker, which after some time will be profitable to resell.
What determines the cost of a sticker
As with other game items, the cost of stickers from a major is determined by the balance of supply and demand. However, they also have their own specific factors that affect their cost. First of all, their number on the market is not only limited, but is also gradually decreasing: capsules with stickers are only sold during the corresponding major, and any sticker can only be applied to a weapon once. As a result, supply falls and price rises. It is not surprising that stickers from the very first major, Katowice 2014, are now the most expensive.
But if you have a more modest amount and want to invest in stickers from recent or future competitions, it is important to consider additional factors that may determine the dynamics of their prices in the future:
- The presence of an outline. Some stickers have an outline around the perimeter, while others do not. This slight difference in design may affect the price, since many consider stickers without an additional outline to be visually more attractive.
- Popularity of commands. Stickers with the symbols of the team that won the tournament, as well as with mentions of popular players, are always in greater demand, which means they are more expensive.
- Significance in the history of the game. Some stickers may be valuable to collectors because a notable event occurred at the tournament, such as the first time a card was played.
- Availability. Some capsules are sold for a few weeks, while others remain available for months. In the second case, the initial stock of stickers on the market will be larger, which means the price increase will not come so soon.
It is best to buy capsules with stickers at the end of the period when they are on sale. Firstly, by this time you will already have complete information about the tournament and which teams performed best. Secondly, there is a chance to wait for significant discounts and ultimately purchase capsules at a lower price.
When you decide to buy capsules with stickers from majors, follow the same rules as with other investments: do not make purchases based on emotions, analyze the information yourself and be prepared to wait and watch price dynamics. It is possible that the sticker that you eventually receive will bring you considerable income after some time.
