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15 articles tagged #market#market

Steam Community Market history: from the 2012 beta to CS2's rules in 2026

How the Steam Community Market grew from a Team Fortress 2 beta in December 2012 into CS2's main storefront, and the holds, cooldowns and locks Valve added along the way.Oct 9, 20266 min read

Steam Community Market vs third-party marketplaces: wallet funds, fees and risks

The Steam Market pays in wallet funds you can't withdraw and caps prices; outside marketplaces pay differently and carry other risks. How fees, holds, trade protection and safety compare.Oct 9, 20265 min read

How the CS2 announcement moved skin and sticker prices in March 2023

What was reported at the time about CS:GO skin, case and sticker prices after Valve announced Counter-Strike 2 on March 22, 2023, with the outlet and date behind every figure.Oct 9, 20265 min read