Discussing skins for a butterfly knife in CS:GO
Discussing skins for a butterfly knife in CS:GO
Hey there! You're thinking about starting knife trading with a butterfly knife, right? With a budget of $120, you've got some options. I'm curious—what style or condition are you considering getting? Things you'd like to see or afford would help narrow it down. ★ Good choices include well-worn cases, field-tested steel, and battle-scarred designs. What do you think would work best for future trades?
When considering future trades, avoid purchasing the case hardened version—it's extremely difficult to resell, particularly if it isn't genuine blue and has field testing. Generally, collectors prefer minimal wear paired with excellent aesthetics. The Night model is also not straightforward to trade due to its battle damage and questionable condition; the crimson web adds complexity because of its worn appearance. It seems Blue Steel remains the best option among what I have. EDIT: Honestly, Butterfly isn't ideal for trading. I'd opt for a M9/Bayonet Fade with significant wear, aiming for at least 80-100% fade if you're focused on reselling.
Another solid option could be a 280 or a 30mm. These provide good balance and versatility for beginners.
On the market yes, purchase a used one and you receive it at a discount. Market price is never the best deal—often you can get it for 65% or even 50% if you're lucky. In my country (Sweden), there are many Facebook groups where people trade knives or skins for 50-65% of their value. I spent 400 euros more than expected, so I had to do it. Look for a group that lets you trade with others and use an official middleman (like SteamRep). This way, you can secure good profits. For example, I bought a knife for about 400 euros and ended up with skins worth 1700 euros. A streamer I know bought skins for 50 dollars and used them for betting; within 4 to 6 months he earned over 30,000 dollars.
But you don't need to purchase that item. If you spot a knife worth 200 euros, you can always get it for 100 from someone. It's not necessary to buy it outright. A good starting knife is one that's easy to exchange quickly—hard to judge, but check out csgolounge. See what people are interested in there, maybe something simple like a vanilla bayo.
I believe purchasing around 45 keys would be a good idea, similar to what happened in TF2.