BUFF163
Visit BUFF163Founded 2018 · Based in China · 8 years active
Overview
BUFF163 is the world's largest CS2 skin marketplace by volume, operated by NetEase, one of China's largest gaming companies. With over 2 million active listings, it offers the deepest liquidity and typically the lowest prices in the industry.
BUFF163 prices are widely considered the "reference standard" for CS2 item valuations. Many Western traders use BUFF prices (converted to USD/EUR) as the baseline for their own pricing decisions.
The platform charges a 2.5% fee to both buyers and sellers, making the total transaction cost 5%. While this is higher than some Western platforms on the buyer side, the substantially lower base prices often result in better overall value.
Pros
- Largest CS2 inventory globally with 2M+ active listings
- Lowest prices — widely used as the industry pricing standard
- Massive trading volume and liquidity
- Owned by NetEase (major gaming company)
- Very low total fees (2.5% each side)
Cons
- Chinese interface requires translation for Western users
- Limited payment options outside China
- Complex verification process for international users
- No Trustpilot or Western review presence
Fee Breakdown
| Seller Fee | 2.5% |
| Buyer Fee | 2.5% |
| Withdrawal Fee | 0% |
Deducted from sale price · Added to purchase price · Free to Alipay/WeChat
Security & Trust
| Trustpilot | N/A (China-based) |
| Years Active | 8 years |
| Location | China |
| Trade Model | Peer-to-peer marketplace |
