CS2 Skins: News, Guides and Insights - Skinport Blog

Taxes

Skins

Guide

How to VAT & Taxes on CSGO/CS2 Skins

For many of you, selling skins via Skinport is not just a hobby, but a real source of income. But what does this mean in terms of VAT?

Written by Tristan

August 12, 2025

PayPal

now on

Skinport

Marketplace

PayPal is now available on Skinport!

Starting today, you can now purchase your Skins on Skinport using your PayPal account!

Written by Philipp

July 31, 2025

LOWER FEES

Marketplace

Lower Fees for Everybody!

We have made changes to our fee system, to benefit each and every Skinport user. Read the entire article to find out everything you need to know about the new sales fee changes.

Written by Philipp

July 18, 2025

Best

Highlight

Charms

CS2

Best Highlight Souvenir Charms of the Austin 2025 Major

The 2025 Austin Major brought a new type of Charm to CS2. The Souvenir Charm | Austin 2025 Highlight Charms. With over 400 different Highlights, you should know the top 10 Charms to look after!

Written by Philipp

July 16, 2025

Unusual

Budget AK Skins

Skins

Unusual but cheap AK-47 Skins in CS2

If you are looking for some cool and unusual AK-47 Skins, here's a selection.

Written by Marcel

July 14, 2025

Best

Glock Skins

2025

Skins

The Best Glock-18 Skins in CS2 2025

Looking for some cool Glock-18 Skins in CS2? Here are the best ones for you to buy in 2025.

Written by Marcel

July 9, 2025

All

CS2

Knives

CS2

All CS2 Knives types

This guide will show you every type of knife available in CS2 and provide a detailed ranking of all available knives.

Written by Philipp

July 4, 2025

StatTrak

Guide

CS2

Full StatTrak Guide & How to get StatTrak Kills fast!

This guide will teach you everything you need to know about StatTrak - how it works, if its worth it and how to get kills fast.

Written by Philipp

July 4, 2025

Weekly

Drops

Guide

Complete Guide to Weekly Drops in Counter‑Strike 2 (CS2)

Learn how weekly drops work in Counter-Strike 2. Find out what’s inside the Care Package, how to unlock it, and which items to pick for the best value. A must-read for Prime players collecting skins and cases.

Written by Marcel

July 3, 2025

Cache

Collection

Collections

Cache Collection

The new CS2 Cache Map is around the corner! It is time to take a last look at the current Cache Collection before it might be replaced be the new 2025 Cache Collection!

Written by Philipp

June 25, 2025

Best

Cases

2025

Skins

3 best CS2 Cases to Open in 2025

Are you looking to open some cases? Here are the best three options to do that in order to get some cool skins!

Written by Marcel

June 24, 2025

Souvenir

Odds

and

Costs

CS2

CS2 Souvenir Package & Sticker Capsule Odds and Costs

It might be tempting to open the new CS2 Souvenir Packages or Major Sticker Capsules. Before you do so, read this article to fully understand the odds and costs of opening Souvenir Packages or Sticker Capsules.

Written by Philipp

June 17, 2025

Case

Odds

and

Costs

CS2

CS2 Case Drop Chances and Average Cost per Skin

Learn more about CS2 Weapon Case Odds and the costs of opening. Thinking of opening a Case, check this article first to see why it may not be worth it.

Written by Philipp

June 16, 2025

CS2

Skins

Investment

Skins

Skins as Digital Investments – More Than Just Pixels

In recent years, cosmetic items in games—especially CS:GO and CS2 skins—have evolved from visual add-ons to a thriving digital investment market.

Written by Marcel

June 12, 2025

Why we want

rare Skins

Guide

The Psychology Behind Rare Skins – Why We Love to Collect Them

Why do people spend thousands of euros on virtual skins? In this article, we explore the psychology behind rare CS2 skins – and reveal how rarity, status, and social validation drive the desire to collect.

Written by Marcel

June 3, 2025

Skin

Prices

Explained

Guide

What Really Influences Skin Prices? Demand, Streamers, Patches

Discover what really drives CS2 skin prices—supply, streamers, patches, and more.

Written by Marcel

May 30, 2025

All

AUG

Skins

CS2

All AUG Skins in CS2

Here is a list of all the AUG Skins in CS2.

Written by Philipp

May 30, 2025

Ultimate

CS2 Skin

Guide

Skinport’s Ultimate Guide to CS Skins: Everything You Need to Know Before You Trade

A quick guide to CS2 skins — understand rarity, value, and how to trade safely with Skinport.

Written by Marcel

May 28, 2025

All

AWP

Skins

CS2

All AWP Skins in CS2

Find each and every AWP Skin within this article!

Written by Philipp

May 23, 2025

All

AK-47

Skins

All AK-47 Skins in CS2

Here is a list of all AK-47 Skins in CS2!

Written by Philipp

May 22, 2025

Vac error fix

Guide

Easy CS2 Fix: 'VAC was unable to verify your Game Session'

It's an annoying error in the game of Counter-Strike 2, that almost every player experiences now and then. But there´s an easy fix for this:

Written by Marcel

May 21, 2025

Best

Weapon Charms

2025

Skins

Best CS2 Weapon Charms 2025

Looking for some dangling charms to add to your favorite weapon skins? Here are the best ones.

Written by Marcel

May 20, 2025

m0NESY

Settings

Guide

m0NESY Settings - Crosshair, Resolution, Hardware

You want to improve your CS2 gameplay? Then it makes sense to look at the settings of actual champions of Counter-Strike.

Written by Marcel

May 16, 2025

Five-SeveN

Case-Hardened

Skins

Five-SeveN Case Hardened Pattern Guide

This Five-SeveN Case Hardened Pattern Guide will tell you everything you need to know about Case Hardened Pattern for the Five-SeveN!

Written by Philipp

May 15, 2025

Best Budget

Gloves

2025

Skins

The Best CS2 Gloves on a Budget in 2025

You are looking for a new pair of CS2 gloves but are on a budget? Check out our top picks of cheap gloves at different price points and find the perfect gloves for your loadout.

Written by Marcel

May 13, 2025

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