Marketplace review
Buff163
buff.163.com
The world's largest CS2 marketplace. Chinese-operated, cheapest prices, complex cash-out.
SkinScope rating
4.0/5
Market type
Centralised
Founded
2017
Location
China (NetEase)
Total fees
5.0%
Fee breakdown
| Buyer fee | 2.5% |
| Seller fee | 2.5% |
| ⚠ Withdrawal | Cash-out requires third-party routing — adds 1-3% FX |
About Buff163
Largest CS2 marketplace globally by a wide margin. Consistently the cheapest buy-side prices, which makes it the origin leg for most arbitrage flips. Withdrawal requires routing USDT through a Chinese bank partner — doable but adds 1-3% FX friction for Western traders.
Pros
- ✓Cheapest prices for almost every skin
- ✓Massive inventory depth and liquidity
- ✓~2.5% seller fee
- ✓Backed by NetEase — real operator
Cons
- ✗Complex withdrawal for Western users (USDT → CN bank)
- ✗Language and UI primarily Chinese
- ✗1-3% effective FX cost on cash-outs
- ✗Phone verification required (SMS to CN number for some features)
Deposit methods
WeChatAlipayUSDT
Withdrawal methods
USDTWeChat
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