Top 10 Most Expensive Items from the Arsenal Operation
A week has passed since the major update in which the developers added over 100 in-game items. In this update, VALVE also implemented a 7-day trade ban on any new items, which left the entire community eagerly awaiting the appearance of new items on the marketplace. Until then, people could only speculate about how much the skins from the new collections would cost, but now we have some idea of the prices. Let’s take a look at the most expensive items from the Arsenal operation, which every Counter-Strike player is currently after. A quick note: StatTrak™ items are not included in this list since they are only available in the Gallery Case and are absent in other collections.
10. Charm | Baby Karat CT
- Steam Price: $70.45
- Highest Purchase Offer: $47.58
- Number of Sales: 45
- Number of Listings: 19
We start with the most talked-about item in the operation. Charms in CS2 have been anticipated for over a year, and when they finally appeared, everyone wondered about their price. It was widely believed that charms would be non-transferable between weapons and would act as consumables like stickers, patches, or graffiti. However, the developers had other plans, which will definitely affect the pricing of these items. Honestly, we expected the prices for charms to be lower, so the first few days bring a bit of optimism. Naturally, their numbers on the marketplace will only increase, so if you’re lucky enough to get one of the pricier charms, consider selling it.
9. Glock-18 | AXIA (Factory New)
The Sport & Field Collection
- Steam Price: $129.88
- Highest Purchase Offer: $104.00
- Number of Sales: 21
- Number of Listings: 18
The price for this Glock-18 was expected to be slightly higher, but what’s more surprising is not its cost but the number of sales on the marketplace in the early days. Apparently, this pistol drops quite frequently, and given that it’s in the same collection as the M4A1-S Fade, its numbers will only increase. It’s unlikely that they will disappear quickly since the cheaper Galil AR | Rainbow Spoon will be used in crafts. Considering all the facts, we predict that this item might eventually lose its place in this top 10.
8. Glock-18 | Gold Toof (Factory New)
The Gallery Collection
- Steam Price: $162.35
- Highest Purchase Offer: $75.16
- Number of Sales: 6
- Number of Listings: 6
Despite the large number of opened cases, very few of these pistols in factory-new condition are available. Its price is currently higher than that of most knives from the Gallery Case. If you look at the purchase requests, users feel the marketplace listings are overpriced and are offering half the price for the Gold Tooth Glock. There has already been a sale recorded for $200, so there’s a chance buyers might appear for $160 as well.
7. AK-47 | The Outsiders (Factory New)
The Gallery Collection
- Steam Price: $171.59
- Highest Purchase Offer: $147.00
- Number of Sales: 6
- Number of Listings: 5
It’s quite unexpected to see this AK-47 in the top 10, and the purchase requests indicate that the rifle is indeed in demand. Currently, people are ready to buy it for $147, which was hard to predict. When the skin first appeared in the game, we noted its excellent craftsmanship and detailing, but such effort doesn’t always resonate with players. We’ll keep a close eye on this skin, as it will be interesting to see how its future unfolds.
6. Desert Eagle | Starcade (Minimal Wear)
The Graphic Design Collection
- Steam Price: $197.65
- Highest Purchase Offer: $113.65
- Number of Sales: 5
- Number of Listings: 9
Arguably the best item in the entire collection and a reward worth getting for spending your stars. As we predicted, this collection is opened less frequently, and no factory-new Desert Eagles have appeared on the marketplace yet. If you manage to get your hands on this Desert Eagle, don’t rush to sell it. There’s a high probability that this item will be rare and its price will significantly increase after the operation ends. Of course, prices may rise for other items in the collection too, but the question is: will people want to buy them? This Desert Eagle will surely find its audience and be easier to sell in the future than other items.
5. M4A1-S | Vaporwave (Factory New)
The Gallery Collection
- Steam Price: $469.94
- Highest Purchase Offer: $390.00
- Number of Sales: 6
- Number of Listings: 4
An awesome M4A1-S that is expected to be in demand, and the factory-new version won’t come cheap. Additionally, this isn’t the only covert item in the case, making it harder to craft, so there will be fewer of them. Even in the first days of sales, the factory-new version’s price seems reasonable, and the purchase requests confirm this.
4. AWP | Crakow! (Factory New)
The Overpass 2024 Collection
- Steam Price: $617.59
- Highest Purchase Offer: $248.42
- Number of Sales: 2
- Number of Listings: 2
Judging by the purchase requests for this AWP, the initial price is highly inflated. Players are willing to buy the sniper rifle for almost three times less than the Steam price, which makes sense since it’s a classified-quality item. Undoubtedly, the skin is beautiful and fits well with pink-themed loadouts, but $600 is clearly an overprice. The collection is being opened quite frequently, so the rifle is unlikely to be in short supply.
3. AWP | CMYK (Well-Worn)
The Graphic Design Collection
- Steam Price: $833.75
- Highest Purchase Offer: $190.26
- Number of Sales: 0
- Number of Listings: 1
Perhaps the most mysterious item of the entire operation, and what will happen with it remains a big question. The appearance doesn’t quite match its covert quality, and it certainly doesn’t seem worth the $833 being asked for. Many would likely not even pay the $190 offered in the requests, but without a doubt, this offer comes from investors. There are still no sales of this item in factory-new condition, the collection is opened infrequently, and the number of sales on Steam is zero. Everything suggests that this could become a future rarity, but whether people will be willing to pay for it remains to be seen.
2. AK-47 | B the Monster (Minimal Wear)
The Overpass 2024 Collection
- Steam Price: $850
- Highest Purchase Offer: $646.89
- Number of Sales: 8
- Number of Listings: 8
Despite the fact that this item drops quite frequently, people are already offering $650 for it, and the number of purchase requests is in the thousands. Frankly, this is somewhat surprising, and we question the rationality of this purchase at the moment. Sooner or later, the Overpass map will return to the game, souvenir versions will appear, and the demand for the AK-47 will drop significantly.
1. M4A1-S | Fade (Minimal Wear)
The Sport & Field Collection
- Steam Price: $1,146.23
- Highest Purchase Offer: $520.05
- Number of Sales: 0
- Number of Listings: 4
As expected, the most expensive item turned out to be the M4A1-S Fade, and its price meets all expectations. While users want to buy it for even less, unlike the other skins in the top 10, it’s unlikely that anyone will agree to sell it for $500. There’s no doubt that this is a top item that will always remain relevant. Its price is unlikely to drop much, even though there’s serious competition for it.
