SSG 08 | Prey (Factory New)

Yes, the SSG 08 | Prey is an excellent budget-friendly choice. Priced affordably, it offers the Prey aesthetic without breaking the bank. Budget skins like this are ideal for players building their first inventory or those who prefer spending on multiple skins rather than one expensive item. The lower price point also means less financial risk if you decide to trade or sell later.

Float values in CS2 determine a skin's wear level on a scale from 0.00 (perfect) to 1.00 (maximum wear). With a float range of 0.00 to 0.48, this skin has specific wear availability that affects pricing. Lower float values within any condition category (e.g., 0.01 vs 0.06 in Factory New) result in cleaner appearances and typically command higher prices. For high-value trades, always verify the exact float value using inspection tools.

Prices for the SSG 08 | Prey vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. Originally from The 2021 Mirage 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.

Yes, all weapon skins including the SSG 08 | Prey 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 SSG 08 | Prey is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 7.8%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 41.3%. 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 SSG 08 | Prey has averaged $1.84 over the past 60 days, against $1.82 over 90 days, $2.52 over 180 days and $1.50 over 360 days. It currently trades at $0.94, 37.5% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the SSG 08 | Prey is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The SSG 08 | Prey is part of The 2021 Mirage Collection. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.

Based on our real-time price comparison across 30+ marketplaces, TradeIt currently has the lowest price for the SSG 08 | Prey at $0.76. 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.