Top 10 Most Popular Items from the Arsenal Operation Collections. What Are Regular Users Investing In?
In this article, we’ll explore the most popular items from the new skin collections. The primary criterion will be the number of listings on the Steam marketplace. It’s no secret that items in Field-Tested condition are considered the best investment in terms of price-to-quality ratio. This is mainly due to crafting, as the float range for this quality allows for a well-balanced appearance and rarity of the final item.
Let’s clarify upfront that this is not an investment guide. The demand for such items is only driven by the community’s subjective desire to purchase them. If your opinions differ from the items in this list, it doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. However, the facts remain, so let’s meet the top contenders on the marketplace based on demand.
10. R8 Revolver | Tango
- The Gallery Collection
- Starting price: $0.41
Our top starts with an unpopular weapon that is rarely used in the game. The price for this item is also not particularly attractive. So what’s the secret? We don’t have a definitive answer, but we link the demand to expectations of future improvements for the revolver. Developers might make such a move, especially since the weapon meta hasn’t changed in a long time. G2’s sniper once speculated similarly about the R8 Revolver | Blaze, showing his investments in this item. In fact, Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov still holds over 100 units of this skin, and perhaps some people remember that stream and still hold hope for a return on investment.
9. M4A1-S | Wash me plz
- The Overpass 2024
- Starting price: $0.23
Ninth on the list is the highly playable M4A1-S. For the price, this is currently a decent skin for one of the game’s most popular weapons. Having skins for default weapons for both sides has always been a priority, so the demand for this item is justified. Moreover, you won’t face problems selling it in the future since it will be considered for both crafting and gameplay. Another reason for the increased interest could be the current price of the M4A1-S | Moss Quartz from The Norse Collection. In five years, the Field-Tested version of this rifle is now valued at $40, though it started selling for $0.12. Not a bad growth, right? What if history repeats itself? The community seems to think so, and many have invested small amounts, keeping the skin in deep hold.
8. M249 | Spectrogram
- The Graphic Design Collection
- Starting price: $0.27
Interest in this machine gun is a bit of a puzzle that we find challenging to fully solve. Believing that Valve will somehow revive this weapon for regular play seems doubtful since many aspects would need to be reconsidered. Reducing the price, increasing movement speed, and adjusting shooting mechanics are all major tasks, so the chances are slim. The price on the marketplace isn’t particularly attractive either. The only hope lies in the lack of demand for openings from The Graphic Design Collection and subsequent rarity. We’ve debated this before, and there are big doubts that anyone will be interested in crafting skins from this collection in the future.
7. MP5-SD | Neon Squeezer
- The Overpass 2024
- Starting price: $0.19
In the new update, several skins were introduced for this submachine gun, and this particular one turned out to be quite good. So, if there’s any belief in the price increase for this device, it makes sense to invest in the most beautiful version. The unique aspect of this item is its limited float, meaning it cannot be better than Field-Tested. Likely, some people are hoping to compete for the cleanest version with the lowest float. Such versions of skins are highly valued by collectors, who are willing to pay generously for them.
6. P90 | Wash me
- The Overpass 2024
- Starting price: $0.19
This item has a name almost identical to the M4A1-S | Wash me plz but without the “please.” According to the creators, this P90 seems slightly cleaner than the M4A1-S, though it’s doubtful that’s what attracts regular players. We suspect the decent visual appeal and popularity among low-rank players or even fans of cadiaN’s Heroic-era strategies have boosted demand.
5. Five-SeveN | Midnight Paintover
- The Overpass 2024
- Starting price: $0.19
Aside from its good looks and the belief in price growth for items from The Overpass 2024 Collection, there’s little else to mention here. The Five-SeveN is commonly used in games and won’t be hard to sell, but there are many other attractive options for this pistol at similar prices. The meta for this gun could worsen, and as we’ve said, there’s significant competition in the market. Another questionable investment without strong reasons to put your money into it.
4. AK-47 | Olive Polycam
- The Sport & Field Collection
- Starting price: $0.18
There are far fewer questions about investing in this AK-47. First, it’s the most popular weapon in the game, and many players want a skin for it. Being in the same collection as the Fade-patterned skin, the chances of value increase are high. No judgment here, just 100% understanding. Honestly, the appearance of the rifle might appeal to fans of realistic military themes. The design resembles camouflage patterns, and replacing the classic wooden parts with olive-colored textures looks quite impressive.
3. MAG-7 | Wildwood
- The Sport & Field Collection
- Starting price: $0.14
It’s no surprise that items from The Sport & Field Collection are highly sought after, and this was predicted from the start. This is precisely what we’re seeing now, as the skins in this collection are much more appealing than the others. Attractive Covert skins like the Glock-18 | AXIA, Galil AR | Rainbow Spoon, and the stunning UMP-45 | Crimson Foil, among others, are in demand, and the number of available items will only decrease due to trade-up contracts. Growth is expected, but the question remains how much and when. People are eyeing these items, but don’t be surprised if you end up waiting a long time for any significant returns.
2. Tec-9 | Tiger Stencil
- The Sport & Field Collection
- Starting price: $0.14
The demand for this Tec-9 is the highest, but this might just be a matter of chance. For some reason, this pistol drops more frequently than other items when opening cases, which has caused a flood of listings, driving the price down. Judging by the demand, people plan to buy it for as low as a cent, and getting 100 of these for a dollar does seem like a solid deal.
1. The Gallery Case
- Starting price: $1.08
As usual, the case from the operation is the sweetest investment, consistently bringing profits to investors. Some have already made decent returns by selling containers on the first day for $5 apiece. Now, it’s priced at just over $1, but analyzing previous cases from operations at similar stages, the current price is even higher than older ones. Stars can’t be bought with money, which increases their value, and no one wants to spend time acquiring a regular case. There’s a belief that this case will show strong growth, as demand is already high (almost 1.5 million requests), while the supply is limited to 70,000. Supply is 95% lower than demand, which is extremely low, and there are hardly any factors that could decrease this gap.
