SG 553 | Hazard Pay (Factory New)

The SG 553 | Hazard Pay sits in the mid-to-high price bracket. It features a distinctive Hazard Pay design that stands out in-game and maintains good trading liquidity. It's part of The 2021 Vertigo Collection, which adds to its collectible appeal. For players who main the SG 553, this skin offers an excellent balance of visual appeal and investment stability compared to budget alternatives.

Factory New covers float values from 0.00 to 0.07 on the CS2 wear scale. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Factory New copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.

Right now the Factory New is quoted at about $210.96 and the Minimal Wear at about $189.23, so the Factory New costs 11% more. How much of that gap is worth paying depends on the finish: wear shows first on edges and raised areas, so on some designs the cleaner wear is hard to tell apart in game. Switch wears above to compare the two side by side.

Prices for the SG 553 | Hazard Pay (Factory New) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. Originally from The 2021 Vertigo Collection, this skin is available on third-party marketplaces. The Steam Community Market charges 15% fees, while third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 offer lower prices with 2-10% fees. Compare real-time prices in the market comparison table above to find the best deal.

Investment potential depends on several factors. The SG 553 | Hazard Pay is from The 2021 Vertigo Collection — skins from discontinued collections tend to appreciate as supply decreases over time. Key considerations: (1) Check the 30-day and 90-day price trends in the charts above; (2) Evaluate overall CS2 market conditions. Past performance doesn't guarantee future returns, but the SG 553 | Hazard Pay has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.

Yes, all weapon skins including the SG 553 | Hazard Pay are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.

The SG 553 | Hazard Pay (Factory New) has remained relatively stable in price recently, with less than 5% movement over the past 7 and 30 days. Stable pricing suggests balanced supply and demand. This can be a good sign for investors looking for low-volatility items, and for buyers it means you're unlikely to overpay. Check the price chart above for longer-term trends.

The SG 553 | Hazard Pay (Factory New) has averaged $229.72 over the past 60 days, against $247.52 over 90 days, $323.13 over 180 days and $321.32 over 360 days. It currently trades at $210.96, 34.3% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the SG 553 | Hazard Pay is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The SG 553 | Hazard Pay is part of The 2021 Vertigo Collection. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.

The in-game description reads: "It has been custom painted with a yellow base and traffic cone orange accents. Throw caution to the wind one bullet at a time." The Hazard Pay finish on the SG 553 is a distinctive design that has made this skin a recognizable part of CS2's visual identity.

Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, DMarket currently has the lowest price for the SG 553 | Hazard Pay (Factory New) at $186.80. However, prices change frequently as sellers list and buyers purchase. We recommend checking the marketplace comparison table above for the most current prices, and remember to factor in each marketplace's fees when comparing total costs.

The SG 553 deals 30 base damage per bullet. Per shot at point blank that is 120 to the head, 30 to the chest or arms, 37 to the stomach and 22 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.98 every 500 units.

Yes. The SG 553 kills with one headshot even through a helmet, out to about 114 m (4,500 units).