Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Steamanalyst?

A: Steamanalyst is the premier market intelligence platform for the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) economy. We provide data-driven price estimations, inventory valuation, and market trend analysis. Unlike basic marketplaces, we focus on the analytics behind the economy to help you make smarter financial decisions.

Q: Why are your prices different from the Steam Community Market?

A: The Steam Community Market (SCM) displays the current lowest listing, which can fluctuate wildly due to panic selling or manipulation.

• SteamAnalyst Price: We calculate a weighted average based on sales history (7-day and 30-day trends). This “True Price” protects you from selling your items for less than they are worth during a temporary dip.

Q: Is Steamanalyst safe to use?

A: Yes. We use Steam OpenID for all user logins. This means you sign in directly through Valve's secure servers. We never see your password or have access to your account credentials. We only view your public profile to load your inventory data.

Q: Do you have a mobile app?

A: Steamanalyst is a fully optimized Progressive Web App (PWA). This means you do not need to download a separate app from an app store. Simply visit our site on your mobile browser for a fast, responsive experience that works on iOS and Android.

Q: What is the difference between “Steam Price” and “Cash Price”?

A:

• Steam Price: The value if you sold the item on the Steam Market. These funds are locked to your Steam Wallet.
• Cash Price: The estimated real-money value if you sold the item on a third-party marketplace (like Skinport, BitSkins, or CSFloat). Cash prices are typically 25-30% lower than Steam prices because this money is withdrawable to your bank account.

Q: How do you handle “Doppler” and “Phase” prices?

A: For items with specific phases (Gamma Doppler, Doppler, Marble Fade), we track sales data for each specific phase (Phase 1-4, Ruby, Sapphire, Black Pearl, Emerald) separately where possible. Please check the specific item page for a breakdown of phase-specific values.

Q: Can I check the “Float Value” of items here?

A: Yes. When you view market listings via our integrations or inspect items in your own inventory, we display the precise Float Value (wear rating) ranging from 0.00 (Factory New) to 1.00 (Battle-Scarred).

Q: Does Steamanalyst buy skins directly?

A: No. We are a data and analytics provider, not a direct buyer. However, we aggregate listings from trusted third-party marketplaces so you can find the best deals or sell your skins safely.

Q: What is the “Trade Up Calculator”?

A: The Trade Up Calculator helps you simulate the outcome of combining 10 skins to receive a higher-tier skin. It calculates the mathematical probability of each outcome and the potential profit/loss, allowing you to “theory craft” contracts before risking your items in-game.

Q: How do I set a “Price Alert”?

A: (Requires Login) Navigate to any item page and click the “Set Price Alert” button. You can configure a threshold (e.g., “Notify me if AK-47 Fire Serpent drops below $500”). We will notify you via browser notification or email when the market hits your target.

Q: My inventory isn't loading. What's wrong?

A: This is usually due to one of two reasons:

1. Steam Privacy Settings: Ensure your Steam Inventory is set to “Public” in your Steam Profile settings.
2. Steam API Downtime: Valve's inventory servers frequently go down for maintenance or heavy load. If you see an error, please wait 10-15 minutes and try refreshing. This is a global issue affecting all trading sites.

Q: Does Steamanalyst have an API?

A: Yes. We offer a robust pricing API used by many of the world's largest gambling sites, trading bots, and marketplaces. Our API provides reliable, manipulation-proof pricing data with 99.9% uptime.

Q: Is the API free?

A: We offer a limited free tier for personal projects. For commercial use (gambling sites, high-volume marketplaces), we offer premium enterprise plans with higher rate limits and priority support.

Q: How can I partner with Steamanalyst?

A: We are always looking to collaborate with content creators, tournament organizers, and other platforms. If you are interested in a sponsorship or data integration, please reach out to our Partnership Manager via our Contact Page.

Q: How do I refresh my inventory value?

A: Log in and visit your Inventory page. Click the “Force Refresh” button. Note that during times of high Steam traffic, you may be limited to one refresh every few minutes.

Q: I found a bug or incorrect price. How do I report it?

A: We appreciate community feedback. Please join our Discord Server and post in the #support or #bug-report channel. Our team monitors these channels daily.

Q: Can I get banned for using Steamanalyst?

A: Absolutely not. Steamanalyst is a read-only tool that uses public data. We do not automate gameplay or violate Valve's Terms of Service.