Same skin, same wear tier on the label \u2013 but a $700 price gap. Sound familiar? Or better yet: a seller swears the skin “wore down a bit from matches” and that’s why it’s cheaper now. Makes sense, right? Spoiler: that’s complete nonsense, and not knowing this costs players real money every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), every skin’s appearance comes down to one small number \u2013 float value<\/strong>. It runs from 0.00 to 1.00, gets locked in the moment the item is created, and never changes. That number determines whether a skin lands in Factory New or Battle-Scarred condition, whether it looks fresh off the shelf or like it got dragged through a warzone \u2013 and ultimately, what it’s worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this guide, we’ll break down everything: how the 5 wear levels work, what’s actually hiding behind the “Field-Tested” label, why two skins in the same tier can be priced worlds apart, how to check float before you buy, and how to use all of this in trade-up contracts. By the end, you’ll understand the system better than most players with hundreds of hours on the clock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n