Question about TF2 keys

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How much is a TF2 key in nowadays? I'm not into this, but was wondering, because I always see on steamtrades people that want keys, keys, keys.

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Dunther

Should be about 1,85$

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sp202

But what I really want to know is why TF2 keys have suddenly gone up in price on the market ($2.40) AND Dota 2 keys have gone down to $2.10. It used to be the other way around for so long. Is there a shortage or increase in supply of either of them?

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Dunther

This...I have no idea.

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BananaNation

6 refined metal or $1.75-$1.85. A bit more if you buy them from the market.

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nicking44

If I recall corectly they're about $1.80 - $2.00 each. but i'm not 100% sure on that.

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thatdamheathen

1.80 over paypal. Selling for around $2.40 (2.10 after fees) on the steam market

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ShayMing

I'm assuming with all that cash shit going on there that tf2 items aren't actually cosmetic only?
(just checking!)

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AgeOfArmageddon

TF2 Keys are used as a currency since it's not possible to trade Steam Wallet for items via trades.

It really has nothing to do with the game :)

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Ruaben

but if nobody uses keys why are they still so "expensive"?

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AgeOfArmageddon

Why is a piece of paper that says $20 worth $20? Because the economy decided it does :)

TF2 Keys have a value in the community because people decided they were a form of currency. Some people do use them to uncrate TF2 items but most trade them.

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Dunther

+1, I like your explanation

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LSD

The most hilarious explanation of currency i've seen. Kudos.

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