TF2 Trading Tips

By TheBob!

First thing I would like to talk about is the value of items.  It's so important to know what your items are worth, because people will scam you any chance they get.  Even if it's not on purpose, hard feelings can be found when you find out you made a bad trade.  So first and foremost, a few utilities in finding the general value of items.

http://tf2spreadsheet.blogspot.com/
This is a nice spreadsheet of general item worth.  Things can sometimes change and this list may lag behind a few days in updating, but in general it will give you a decent idea of the value of your items.  The best way to find your way around this site is with CTRL+F and then search for the item.

http://www.tf2wh.com/credits.php   
I'll be talking more on TF2 warehouse in a little, but checking the price for items here is another good way to predict the value of your items.  Remember that a refined metal here is worth 4,500 credits, so figure everything by that number.  Doing this makes your base and the credit system here is much less confusing.

Finally, check updates and the wiki.  If something was just released in a crate or made easier to aquire in any way, the value will drop and people will try and offload them before it does.  New items are also usually inflated quite a bit.  If it's something you really want, scour around and find it, but if it's something that is just cool, wait a week or two and watch the price plummet.

Next up are some good places to make trades.

The HK forums are a good place to trade.  You may not make every trade you want fast, but you are trading with trusted regulars and friends, so it's for sure one of the most casual places to trade.