In January, Counter-Strike 2 players opened over 20 million cases. Maybe you’ve tried it or are planning to do so. But which cases are the most profitable? Let’s break down the economics of case opening with the CS.MONEY Blog.
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Case openings are always a Loss
Let’s start with the main point: opening cases in CS2 is never profitable. Even in the best case, you’ll only get about 80 cents back for every dollar spent; most of the time, it’s even less. If you’re looking to get a skin, it’s simpler and cheaper to buy it directly, for example, on the CS.MONEY Market, where the prices are lower, and the selection is updated daily.
If your goal is to make money by opening cases, it’s like trying to get rich by winning the lottery. The chance exists, but it’s incredibly low. The only thing guaranteed is you’ll get the excitement and enjoyment of the opening process.
However, if you still want to try your luck, here are three cases that give you a better chance of getting a valuable drop.
Gallery Case
The Gallery Case can be obtained in the Armory store or bought from other players. It’s one of the cheaper cases—under $1. It contains 17 skins and a Kukri knife as a rare drop. Among the skins, the M4A1-S Vaporwave and Glock-18 Gold Toof are especially valuable, with prices that can exceed $100.
The main advantage of this case is the high chance of getting a skin worth more than the price of the case and key. According to statistics, about one in 10 Gallery Cases opened yields a drop worth $3.50 or more—which is great odds in CS2!
Operation Vanguard Weapon Case
This is an old case with a limited supply—only a few thousand cases are on the market. Compared to the Gallery Case, the chances of profiting here are lower—around 7.5% (1 in 13 openings).
However, it contains some highly valuable skins:
Also, there are knives: Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit, and M9 Bayonet.
It might even be worth holding onto this case in your inventory, as its price has tripled last year. So, the choice is yours!
Snakebite Case
Among these three, the Snakebite Case is the cheapest. It contains 24 types of gloves, including:
Additionally, this case is where one of the most popular AK-47 skins, the AK-47 Slate, comes from. But the chance of profiting from this case is even lower—around 6% (1 in 16 openings).
Case Opening is a Lottery
As you can see, case opening in CS2 is a gamble. It can be fun, but it’s economically unwise. If you want to add to your inventory or buy a knife for CS2, it’s better to visit our website.
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