2023-06-17 08:44:14
A former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) player got the surprise of his life when he found he had half a million dollars’ worth of inventory in his Steam inventory. Having abandoned the game for almost a decade, he never imagined that some of his virtual possessions would increase in value over time. It is precisely $446,864.60 that was quietly waiting for its owner in his Steam account.
Weapon skins at huge prices*
The items that allowed this player to suddenly become rich are the famous ” skins or in-game weapon accessories. While some of them can be had for pennies or dollars, others sell for extortionate prices of up to several thousand dollars. These cosmetic items have grown in value over time and the growing success of Valve’s competitive FPS.
What makes these skins so valuable?
- Scarcity : Some skins are extremely rare and can only be obtained through special events, limited promotions, or by completing particularly difficult challenges.
- Popularity: Some skins are highly prized by gamers because of their looks, functionality, or usefulness in-game. The more popular a skin is, the more its value increases.
- History : Skins can also gain in value if they have a particular history (for example if they were worn by a famous player during a competition).
The story revealed by TDM_Heyzeus
Just middlemanned a huge deal for a forgotten inventory of Kato 2014 Holos.
The inventory was completely unknown and the owner had no idea how much they were worth. Luckily this story had a happy ending and they’ve just made a life-changing amount of money. pic.twitter.com/FRI3OmYRgp
— TDM_Heyzeus (@TDM_Jesus) June 12, 2023
This is thanks to the tweet of TDM_Heyzeus that this incredible story has been revealed to the general public. The videographer, specializing in analysis and presentation of CS: GO skins, shared the adventure of this anonymous player who was able to make a real jackpot thanks to his virtual objects. The video in question, of course, generated a lot of reactions and thrust this lucky player into the spotlight.
How to sell Steam items?
For those who would be tempted to check the value of their own Steam items, it is possible to sell them on the platform’s community market. All you have to do is go to your inventory, select the object in question and choose the “Put up for sale” option. Be careful, however, because Steam takes a commission on each transaction made through its market.
A phenomenon that raises questions
This story questions the place of virtual objects in our society and the value we place on these intangible elements. Indeed, it may seem absurd to spend thousands of dollars for a simple virtual object, but it is clear that the demand exists and that some people are ready to invest large sums of money in this type of goods.
The economic stakes of video games
Skins and other cosmetic items have taken a prominent place in the business model of video games, especially those offered for free like CS: GO. Developers and publishers indeed derive significant sources of income from the sale of these objects, the production cost of which is relatively low, but which generate strong commitment and loyalty on the part of players.
A lucky and now rich player
For the anonymous player at the origin of this story, it is in any case an unexpected boon. It will be enough for him to sell his precious skins on the Steam market to pocket an astronomical sum, without even having had to play for all these years. One thing is certain: this discovery will probably make many other former players want to check the value of their virtual items…
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