Souvenir SSG 08 | Tiger Tear (Factory New)

Yes, the SSG 08 | Tiger Tear is an excellent budget-friendly choice. Priced affordably, it offers the Tiger Tear 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.

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 $100.00 and the Minimal Wear at about $16.67, so the Factory New costs 500% 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 Souvenir SSG 08 | Tiger Tear (Factory New) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. Originally from The Boreal 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.

Souvenir skins are exclusive drops from CS2 Major tournament matches. They feature gold stickers commemorating the specific match, teams, and MVP player. Souvenir SSG 08 | Tiger Tear cannot be obtained through regular case openings, making them significantly rarer than standard versions. The value depends heavily on which tournament, match, and player signatures are featured. High-profile player autographs (like s1mple or ZywOo) can multiply the skin's value several times over.

Yes, all weapon skins including the SSG 08 | Tiger Tear 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 Souvenir SSG 08 | Tiger Tear (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 SSG 08 | Tiger Tear is part of The Boreal Collection. Souvenir versions drop exclusively during CS2 Major tournament matches. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.

The in-game description reads: "A forest-colored tiger camo pattern has been applied. Endangered no more." The Tiger Tear finish on the SSG 08 is a distinctive design that has made this skin a recognizable part of CS2's visual identity.

The SSG 08 deals 88 base damage per bullet. Per shot at point blank that is 352 to the head, 88 to the chest or arms, 110 to the stomach and 66 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.98 every 500 units.

Yes. The SSG 08 kills with one headshot even through a helmet, out to about 208 m (8,200 units).