Every CS:GO skin has an assigned number between 0.00 and 1, dictating the wear of the skin. This is known as the CS:GO wear rating. CS:GO wear levels don’t decline with in-game use either, so you don’t have to be worried about using your Factory New skin in fear of it losing value.
The CS:GO wear rating of a skin can be the difference between it costing between $10 and $100. It’s important to know the difference, so you know how to get the best value for money.
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Factory New (0.00-0.07)
Factory New skins are self-explanatory. They’re the perfect version of the skin, and as a result, costs by far the most to purchase. The CS:GO wear ratings of all Factory New skins will always be between 0.00 and 0.07, making them extremely rare to find in cases. Combined with the one-in-ten chance of receiving a StatTrak from a case, there’s a reason these can get so expensive.
You’ll usually find the best CS:GO players in the competitive scene using Factory New skins as something of a status symbol.
Minimal Wear (0.07-0.15)
The CS:GO wear levels of Minimal Wear skins are always between 0.07 and 0.15, and visually, there’s often not much of a difference between them and Factory New. However, between Factory New and Minimal Wear, there’s often a big jump in price. For that reason, we think Minimal Wear skins offer the best value for money among all CS:GO skins.
Field Tested (0.15-0.37)
With a range of 0.15 and 0.37, Field Tested weapons are probably the most commonly used weapons on the server. Landing directly in the middle of price and visuals, Field Tested offers a great price for a skin that looks extremely intact. If you can find one just above with a CS:GO wear rating of just above 0.15, you’re getting a skin that looks not far off Factory New for a Field Tested price. Finding a good Field Tested skin is about being smart in the market, but for many players it’s worth the time.
Well Worn (0.37-0.44)
With CS:GO wear ratings between 0.37 and 0.44, Well Worn skins aren’t too common. The main reason is that visually, the difference between Well Worn and Field Tested can be massive between different skins. However, the price is often no more than a few dollars difference, so many opt for a Field Tested instead.
Battle Scarred (0.44-1.00)
Battle Scarred skins are often unrecognizable from the original skin and can be dirt cheap compared to Factory New variants. Take the USP-S Kill Confirmed for example. A StatTrak Factory New USP-S Kill Confirmed sells for around $600, yet the Battle Scarred version sells for $40.
With a CS:GO wear rating of between 0.44 and 1.00, the visual difference between Battle Scarred and the rest is stark. However, for players wanting their favorite skin for cheap, it can still be a useful option. It’s not like using a Battle Scarred weapon makes you worse at CS:GO. There are several factors that affect your play, such as your crosshair or your CS:GO rates, but skins aren’t one of them.
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