Specialist Gloves | Foundation (Factory New)

The ★ Specialist Gloves | Foundation commands premium prices due to several factors: First, gloves skins are the rarest drop category in CS2, with approximately 0.26% chance from case openings. It can be unboxed from the Glove Case. The Foundation finish is particularly sought-after for its distinctive appearance, and supply is inherently limited while demand remains high from collectors and players.

Factory New covers float values from 0.00 to 0.07 on the CS2 wear scale. This skin's own floats run 0.06-0.80, so its Factory New copies sit between 0.06 and 0.07. 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 $1800.12 and the Minimal Wear at about $992.31, so the Factory New costs 81% 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 ★ Specialist Gloves | Foundation (Factory New) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Glove Case or purchased directly from 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. Knives and gloves historically hold value well due to consistent demand and limited supply. 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 ★ Specialist Gloves | Foundation has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.

The ★ Specialist Gloves | Foundation (Factory New) is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 1.5%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 8.0%. Price drops can result from new case releases flooding the market, seasonal fluctuations, or shifts in player preferences. This could represent a buying opportunity if you believe the skin will recover. Review the price history chart above for long-term context.

The in-game description reads: "The white and black gloves have been given orange accents Rumor has it that Tortue was inspired by the Asiimov line of firearms." Glove skins in CS2 are among the rarest cosmetics, and the Foundation design is particularly valued for its visual identity.

Yes, 1 professional CS2 player currently has the ★ Specialist Gloves | Foundation in their inventory — MAJ3R. Pro player adoption is a strong indicator of a skin's prestige and desirability in the community, and can positively influence its market value.

Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, SkinSwap currently has the lowest price for the ★ Specialist Gloves | Foundation (Factory New) at $1599.36. 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.