Deal Score Explained

What is a deal score?

A deal score is a single number from 0 to 100 that summarizes how favorable a marketplace listing is compared to the historical fair value of that skin. A higher score means a better deal.

How we compute it

The score combines four signals:

• Price discount versus the trailing 30-day median across all marketplaces (weight: 50%).
• Marketplace reliability score — established marketplaces with low fraud rates earn full credit; newer or higher-fraud venues lose points (weight: 20%).
• Withdrawal fee — lower fees boost the score (weight: 15%).
• Trade hold duration — instant or 24-hour holds boost the score; 7+ day holds reduce it (weight: 15%).

The score tiers

• 90–100 (Exceptional): Rare. Combines a meaningful discount with a top-tier marketplace and short trade hold. Worth acting on within hours.
• 75–89 (Great): Solid deal. The price is below median and the venue is reputable. Good enough to buy if you wanted the skin anyway.
• 60–74 (Good): Slightly below market with reasonable terms. Fine for casual collection-building.
• 40–59 (Fair): Around fair value. No bargain, no rip-off.
• 0–39 (Pass): Overpriced or sold under unfavorable terms. Look elsewhere.

When the score lies

The score assumes the skin is fungible — same name, same exterior. It does NOT account for float value, pattern, stickers, or name tags. A 95 score on a stickered AK-47 | Redline could still be a worse deal than an 80 score on the same skin without stickers, because the stickers add or subtract their own value separately. Always check the listing details.