Imagine turning ten low-tier skins into a single higher-tier one that’s potentially worth more. That’s exactly what CS2 Trade Up Contracts allow you to do. If you’re looking to maximize the value of your skins and get a shot at a more valuable item, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about how Trade Up Contracts work in CS2.
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What are CS2 Trade Up Contracts?
Let’s say you have ten Mil-Spec weapon skins in your inventory. What if you could trade those ten skins for one Restricted weapon skin? Well, that’s what CS2 Trade Up Contracts lets players do. It’s a feature where players can use ten of their low-rarity-tier skins to get a high-rarity-tier skin in return.
The skins you get from a Trade Up Contract depend on the ones you enter. However, you can only narrow it down to a couple of skins, and it’s random after that. So, why wouldn’t someone sell their CS2 skins on the Steam community market and buy whatever skin they like?
Well, that’s because a Trade Up Contract can get you a skin worth more than ten you entered for the trade. In other words, you can end up making a profit. However, keep in mind that the profitability of a particular Trade Up doesn’t always stay the same.
Skins Used For Trade Up Contracts
There are some requirements that your skins must meet before you can enter them into a Trade Up Contract. Firstly, they should be of the same grade. For example, if one weapon is Mil-Spec, you can’t include a Restricted tier skin. Secondly, either they all can be StatTrak or none. You can’t have both types.
Finally, you can only use Mil-Spec, Restricted, or Classified weapon grades for Trade-Up Contracts. You can’t use Covert or any rarity type above that. Also, if the skins you’ve entered are the highest grade for their respective collections, you can’t use them either.
A Step-by-Step Guide on How To Use Trade Up Contracts
To help you get started with Trade Up Contracts in CS2, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Entering the Trade Up Section: Launch CS2, click the “INVENTORY” option from the home screen, and then select the “TRADE UP” option to access the Trade Up section.
- Step 2: Choosing Skins: In the Trade Up section, you’ll see eligible skins from your CS2 inventory. Select ten skins of the same weapon grade (Mil-Spec, Restricted, or Classified) to use for the Trade Up. Ensure all skins are either StatTrak or normal skins, as you can’t mix the two types in a single Trade Up.
- Step 3: Adding Skins to the Trade Up: Right-click the skins you want to use and click “Use With Trade Up Contract.” Keep adding skins until you have ten selected. Be certain of your choices before proceeding, as the next step finalizes the Trade Up.
- Step 4: Proceeding with the Contract: Once you’ve selected your ten skins, check the “READY TO TRADE UP” box and click the green “PROCEED…” button. The Trade Up Contract will complete, and your new skin will be displayed on the screen.
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Conclusion
Using CS2 Trade Up Contracts can be an exciting way to turn low-value skins into something more valuable. However, understanding how the system works is key to making the most of it. Now that you’ve learned the process, you’re ready to try your first Trade Up Contract and see what great skin you can get in return!
