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Itay1

Hey, I am kind of new to this site, and I have noticed some men in the trades category that wants 2.5 CS.GO keys for example, what does it mean?

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vicrabb

It's a least 2 keys for crates in CS.GO and the half price of a key.

For example, in TF2, it's the same principle: 2.5 keys = 2 keys + something worth half-price of a key (whether in metal or in items).

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DrT3RR0R

It means 2 treasure keys and items worth 0.5 Key.!

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medve5

It is the cs:go key: http://steamcommunity.com/market/search?q=case+key
Half key is usually the capsule key: http://steamcommunity.com/market/search?q=capsule++key

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Itay1

Thanks guys.
So if I buy them two case key and one capsule key, and they agree to trade, how do we actually perform the trade?

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sviat

yes, but this items also can't be traded for 1 week, so keep that in mind, and an advice, ppl take Capsule key as 0.5 key, but this doesn't mean ppl will accept 2x Capsule keys instead of 1 CSGO key for example, so 0.5 + 0.5 ≠ 1.

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Itay1

Thanks, do I have to buy the trader the same case key twice or two different types of case key? Or is it depend on the trader?

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sviat

key means a CSGO case key, or Team Fortress 2 mann co crate key, but lately due to price difference some ppl only accept CSGO keys, and they normally accept any type of CSGO key.

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Itay1

Thanks, do I have to buy the trader the same case key twice or two different types of case key? Or is it depend on the trader?

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lainverse

The problem is that keys will be non-tradeable for a week. So, you will have to ask that person could he place that particular game on hold if you buy these keys and show him that you did to trade a week later.

The next issue is the item you want to buy. If it's a Steam gift then you can simply trade for it if it became tradeable already. However, if it's not yet or it's a retail key from the external store then one party have to trust another one and either give keys first or give retail key/send gift first. Usually, active traders have a lot of +rep comments from users with Steam 10+ levels. So, usually you can trust a person with a lot of such comments in the profile. Even better if such person have a SteamTrades account - it's possible to remove negative comments on Steam but not on SteamTrades.

In the worst case you will need a trusted third-part to do the trade for both.

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EvilBudgie

I would recommend asking the trader for confirmation of what they want anyway, just in case, before buying.

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partypooperwastaken

seems like you already got your answer. welcome and please don't get scammed by an impersonator.

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DracoGriffin

If the men offer you candy, don't get in the van without trying the merchandise first.

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Bloom3D

Be really carefull who you trade with , if you are new to the whole thing.

There are quite a few scamers who just love people like you :x

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Venhiem

I have noticed some men in the trades category

They might be women ya know.

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TheBigKahunas

The usual currency for 0.5 keys are Tour of Duty Ticket(TF2) & Community capsule keys (cs:go). But they are acceptable only if stated so.
2 x of those items don't count as a 1 key. :))

Ofc anything marketable for ~ price of 1/2 key can be accepted e.g skins , sack of gems etc.

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thenevernow

Always agree with the other person about what exact items will be traded. Not everyone has the same opinion on what .5 means.

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