Steam Market - Review
About Steam Market
Steam Community Market is Valve's official marketplace built into the Steam client. Launched in 2012, it was the first platform for trading in-game items and remains the largest by trading volume. Steam Market supports all Steam games with tradable items, including CS2, Dota 2, TF2, and many others.
All transactions go through Valve's system with guaranteed item delivery. Sales proceeds go to your Steam Wallet, which can be used to purchase games, items, and other content on Steam.
Supported Games
Steam Market supports all Steam games with tradable items. The majority of trading volume comes from CS2, Dota 2, TF2, and Rust.
Payment Methods
Items are purchased using your Steam Wallet. You can fund it via credit card, PayPal, Paysafecard, WebMoney, and other methods depending on your region.
Fee Structure
Key Features
- Official Valve marketplace
- Integrated with Steam client
- Steam Wallet funding
- Trade holds & escrow protection
- Market history & price graphs
- Buy orders system
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Official Valve platform, maximum trust and security
- Integrated into Steam client, no external accounts needed
- Largest selection of items across all Steam games
- Price history and market trends available
- Buy orders let you set your own price
- No risk of third-party scams
Cons
- High seller fee (15% for CS2 items)
- Funds stay locked in Steam Wallet, no cash-out
- 7-day trade hold on purchased items
- Limited payment options for wallet top-up
- No instant delivery, standard processing times
FAQ
Can you cash out from Steam Market?
No. Sales proceeds go to your Steam Wallet and cannot be withdrawn to a bank account or other payment systems. They can only be spent within Steam.
What are the Steam Market purchase limits?
The maximum price for a single item on Steam Market is approximately $1,800 (or equivalent in your currency). For more expensive items, you'll need to use third-party marketplaces.
Why are items locked for 7 days after purchase?
Valve implemented a 7-day trade hold for CS2 items purchased on Steam Market as a fraud prevention measure. During this period, the item cannot be sold or traded.