[TF2] A Beginner's Guide to Making Profit!

[@TheNezpah]

This guy sounds like lock picking lawyer

[@notedwardtf2]

it does, just slightly younger

[@klydethomas6]

Funny how they're both related to keys

[@3amixes]

The HatTradingHatter

[@sheswu2853]

oh my god youve broken the code

[@guybob3618]

So fucking true.

[@FAL_Enthusiast]

YES finally a modern guide for tf2 trading!

[@TheVirtualEconomist]

you're welcome :)

[@jackat4]

Love the profile pic

[@Nose-rb8or]

@@TheVirtualEconomist hey i put my password on marketplace.tf and inmediatly got a message saying that there was a request to remove the autenticator is that dangerous?

[@meisdanoob]

@@Nose-rb8or yes change your password

[@Nose-rb8or]

@@meisdanoob i did already

[@drippeeboye607]

ITS OVERFLOWING MY TRADING KNOWLEDGE AHHHH

[@Themasterjtg]

My 2fort economic knowledge, it's rising- overflowing!!

[@flosset9640]

oh you wait till you learn about options

[@drippeeboye607]

@@flosset9640 whats an options

[@flosset9640]

@@drippeeboye607 search options trading on robinhood and there is a 1 hour tutorial in options sure it's a bit risky sometimes but can make a shit ton of money

[@drippeeboye607]

@@flosset9640 Thank you gamer

[@jimfromdiscord.8904]

Thank you, Ben from Virtual Economist, channel on the platform that is KZbin, where said channel is dedicated to the discussion of exchanging items in Team Defense Fort 2 owned by --Valve-- the community.

[@newzoran3624]

You forgot to remove the team part.

[@1guard754]

>Obscure paints like Waterlogged Labcoat >Me owning >70 items painted WL O.o

[@mileage03]

Very good paint indeed

[@itsdotto]

Commenting for the algorithm! I love that you still talk about trading, by the way. Stay safe out there!

[@TheVirtualEconomist]

thanks dude!

[@riverhardman645]

TheVirtualCommunist stay safe PARNTER. *insert uncle Dane intro*

[@jackmacziz6140]

Tf2 Traders: I’ll buy 20 keys and turn that into 50 keys by the end of the month. Me: invests in bread boxes and gets a job that makes the equivalent of 30 keys for 1 day’s pay.

[@captainrex9252]

You can get 50+ keys in a month

[@dynamine203]

Chimp

[@mususi3283]

people dont trade for irl money

[@nexhatkeshi7437]

@@mususi3283 they sell tho

[@Alvaroalpha9]

@Felix L the same happens to me lmao, i just feel bad spending real money on fake stuff

[@therando2066]

S t o n k s

[@newzoran3624]

Stonks 💶 📈 💶

[@chicharraun8525]

More like S t o n k s

[@shariqshaikh2421]

📈📈

[@CursedLuigiDoll]

THE GOD HAS ARRIVED

[@warp5532]

I WAITED SO MANY WEEKS FOR THIS

[@TheVirtualEconomist]

it's finally here :)

[@roselawg]

@@TheVirtualEconomist im doing your mom

[@scout802]

@@roselawg username checks out

[@tigernipe]

i had an unusual that i'd been trying to get rid of for months and i put it on the steam market (for the same price), 2 days later it's sold god damn

[@spiffy3430]

You poor soul.You should buy a game I dunno it’s your money.

[@tigernipe]

@@spiffy3430 i just bought the keys that i was looking for, they're tradable next week though :((

[@dynamine203]

@@tigernipe why

[@tigernipe]

Centrial it was (don’t make fun of me) an aces high dark falkirk helm that i was selling for 18 keys

[@surrk1057]

tigernipe37 Damn, I can’t even buy a 11 keys Unusual. I’m poor

[@asianjesus9813]

hearing that it's okay to make mistakes in trading is like feeling the love and guidance your parents never gave you

[@dynamine203]

LOLOLOLOL

[@peak_trolling2729]

They had us in the first half, not gonna lie.

[@Xer0x_03]

Haven't key prices been going down recently? I've been seeing keys being sold for as little as 48 ref

[@TheVirtualEconomist]

It's all temporary. Keys will go back up in a week or two.

[@Pythonian7]

@@TheVirtualEconomist Is that just from more people buying keys as a big influx or new players?

[@TheVirtualEconomist]

@@Pythonian7 if more people were buying keys the price in metal would go up. it could be new players getting into low tier trading (e.g. buying keys and then selling them for metal to trade with), but I'm not really sure. When the key goes down it's mostly random.

[@jveerf8573]

@@TheVirtualEconomist i buy it for 49 refs becuse the offers 48.88 dissapear

[@Pew_o]

@@TheVirtualEconomist idk around 60k keys came out of no where it seems like the downfall of keys rn

[@Slurp_Slurp]

Watching this made me realize how outdated my trading knowledge is, I've been trading on and off since 2012 and the market has changed so much throughout the years.

[@dynamine203]

Don't worry ill teach u

[@northwestcottt]

@@dynamine203 he was watching a video about making profit

[@IInferno]

Again partially edited by me, great job Ben keep it up.

[@carbonated_1304]

I am being blessed wtf I'm finally gonna be able to trade tomorrow and you just came at the perfect time to show me what to do.

[@user-ud7cg1nf3h]

where are you at in your trading now?

[@carbonated_1304]

@@user-ud7cg1nf3h down the drain...

[@user-ud7cg1nf3h]

@@carbonated_1304 RIP, same went for me when I began trading really does come from experience, these guides are just that, guides to start off with I've since stopped trading, but I might get back into it

[@carbonated_1304]

@@user-ud7cg1nf3h yeah there is little to no profit in normal hat trading, I do want to try again tho

[@darklink3264]

I'm so glad you're making these videos. I've recently gotten into trading and had trouble finding any recent or relevant guides for trading (considering most of the ones that I saw were made when keys were worth about 30 ref). These videos have helped me out so much. Thank you!

[@TheVirtualEconomist]

yep, that was exactly why I made them!

[@officiallefishe]

@@TheVirtualEconomist hey dude im not really looking to make a massive profit on items that i have found, but i just wanna know how to sell something to a bot

[@Kalixxen]

I've just started getting into trading but I've also gotten into MvM as well. I've gotten a few things out of it and sold a professional killstreak kit for 4 keys and some ref. I'm enjoying myself so far and while MvM isn't a pure way of gaining profit I'm mainly doing it for fun and I think that's what matters. Thanks for the amazing video by the way!

[@TheVirtualEconomist]

no problem!

[@Phloggers]

how long did it take you to get the kit?

[@nathanwise9271]

I've played 2 tours total and got lucky with a specialised scatter gun fabricator drop. Didn't profit but made a lot of what I spent back.

[@Hu1tziil]

Thank you for this video. I have almost 200 hours on the game and my collection is only 2 hats and not even all the weapons, I don't even want unusuals, only a set that I like for all the classes, maybe a few killstreak weapons and the taunts I like; and thanks to you I feel confident enough to start low tier trading. Wish me luck

[@rosegold2808]

This series has helped me hugely get better at trading and I would love to see a trading series starting with one key to help people starting with low tear trading

[@noelm4450]

Let’s gooo! Just starting out with 14 keys, this is such a well made video I can’t wait to get started!

[@Kittensandpuppies123]

How is it going so far?

[@redstoneplanet9540]

oh hey I finally got a KZbin notification in time for a video I actually want to watch

[@redstoneplanet9540]

Also I just wanna say first because why not

[@skippy8062]

Bro this is literally perfect. I just opened youtube thinking "Hey, maybe Virtual Economist posted a video about trading" and here we are. Just bought a key like 30 minutes ago. Let's hope I can make it count!

[@spiffy3430]

After a week that is.

[@eddieconversi9295]

extremely underrated channel

[@dynamine203]

Its the biggest trading channel on KZbin how is it underrated

[@DEBRAH408]

This is quite crazy. This legit can help in the real world and my favorite video game! Good job.

[@wuzz111]

This reminds me of they guy who sold a conga for 5 ref and a widowmaker and other guns for also 5 ref, what was he thinking Sorry for the duplicate message silly KZbin bugs

[@Poffean]

A conga for 5 ref? Based

[@wuzz111]

Oh maybe either a laugh taunt or Conga, some taunt at the price of 5 ref.

[@ReddFourBirds]

I once saw an unusual for 10 ref. I think it was an accident, but his Steam comments blew up

[@jveerf8573]

@@ReddFourBirds lol i want that taunt

[@jveerf8573]

@@aanayjhawar8410 but its so expensive

[@Cabbage-Wein]

Do keep in mind for low tier trading some bots are faulty so make sure when you see a bot that’s selling more than your buying before you buy the hat check if the bot is active

[@Deboniako]

Real advice here. You should check if the bot has currency too.

[@eggeggington9819]

Bruh I don’t wanna make a profit I just wanna run around wearing a cool hat

[@harrytomato5874]

In the last month or so, I went from 10 gun mettle crates I had laying around to 17 keys. For the first time I’ve actually been decent at trading lol

[@harrytomato5874]

It’s funny cause years ago I got scammed for a terror watt full metal drill hat and a vintage bills hat as a kid, and now I realize how oblivious you are when you’re young lol

[@TheVirtualEconomist]

congrats!

[@deltamus411]

Well i crafted my black rose to a scrap,my 5 years old IQ is really high you see

[@vonjustyn9892]

Hey, just wanted to let you know that your videos helped me out a LOT. I started with only 1 key and 2 weeks later I was able to buy my first Unusual, a Disco Beat Down Runner's Warm Up. Thanks a ton man

[@monaarch5608]

Now that this is out, everyone will be doing it and no one will be able to make money. Great video though.

[@Berniebud]

This is what I hate about TF2 trading. In order to progress at all, SEVERAL PEOPLE have to lose out. Your success is dependant on other people's failure to trade efficiently

[@bishdish2445]

not wrong

[@eel.geoffreyhk]

@@bishdish2445 Lol no

[@dynamine203]

Shucks :(

[@jveerf8573]

True know its imposible find hats profitable in scrap.tf

[@geedeejam]

eco, thank you for those videos. i forget stuff very easily which could be signs of adhd if im correct and these videos just help me remember everything i forget every few days. without you i would have never found out how to profit off tf2

[@jakubwislicki6906]

I was refreshing few times per day just to see if you have uploades new video. I was going to sleep after 6h in eu4 when I got notification and now I won't be able to sleep 🤣🤣

[@HorseDetective73]

As the first part Ik this one will be amazing aswell

[@Maxler5795]

What ive been doing: sell my ref on marketplace.tf, then buy a key there, then sell it on scrap.tf rince and repeat

[@somerandomgamer8504]

Rip

[@Maxler5795]

@@somerandomgamer8504 i think i crashed the economy with that...

[@FancyPantaloons]

Can F2Ps use that place?

[@jerry3306]

@@FancyPantaloons sadly no

[@BigSlackerson]

Wait does this actually work

[@hellod1101]

Thank you very much this helps a lot since there are not a lot of modern trading videos. This is also very helpful advice I myself am still in low tier trading so this is extremely helpful! For example, with the help of your market place and steam market advice I’m looking to make around 20-40 ref from a skin I bought for 17 refined.

[@GabrielMartins-jp6zm]

The Thumbnail: Engineer With A Arrow. Me: Stonks

[@pietrobianconi2820]

was waiting for this video man , thanks!

[@TheVirtualEconomist]

np!

[@alowbudgetharrypotter4068]

Thank you so much. This video has made me want to try trading again.

[@TheVirtualEconomist]

np!

[@kezi8683]

Wow, I started trading 3 weeks ago and was looking for a good guide. And now there's finally a guide for 2020 and not 2015. Thanks and keep up the good work!!

[@danielh8987]

I love how his voice gets higher every time he finishes a sentence 😂😂

[@joshr0ckgiveawaysmore388]

lel memes

[@jackshoemaker3215]

Thank. You. So. Much No other tutorials would tell me how to actually make profit

[@AndBes]

Thank you for making these guides. Last year i started trading from a hat drop (I got graybanns when i returned to the game) and worked my way up to 70 keys using the methods in the video. I felt really accomplished and all thanks to you. However, i cashed out because of the crate depression and i think i shouldn't have done that. I started trading again, hoping to reach higher this time

[@ashez002]

Any progress?

[@AndBes]

@@ashez002 Yes, i traded my way up again to around 90 keys over the course of 6 months and cashed out to buy a new phone

[@ashez002]

@@AndBesso, for now, you`re done with it?

[@epicduude1738]

2:36 oof that hurts

[@rexalfie6342]

This has taught me more than some of my teachers

[@Humphrey115]

I’m actually really happy I found this, I wanted to get into mid tier trading again, specializing in spells, and I found this guide really useful on every front. Really optimistic tone with a plethora of ideas on how to be successful. My favorite part was not being afraid of profit loss in exchange for experience. Good shit overall

[@brutalskiller6662]

Speaking as of April 2023, low tier trading is still reliable, I have managed to make about 2 keys in the last week. Don't give up guys, it is worth you while!

[@РусланГеоргієв]

Hi! what trading method did you use? I mean how and where

[@Solhurst]

hell yeah i was waiting

[@TheVirtualEconomist]

:)

[@Solhurst]

TheVirtualEconomist you make great view it made me wanna start trading in tf2

[@arsecheese]

Oh god Vatican is gonna overflow after this vid

[@hatem4906]

OH MY GOD YESSS I WAS WAITING FOR THE VID THANK YOU THEVIRTUALECONOMIST

[@TheVirtualEconomist]

no problem!

[@hatem4906]

@@TheVirtualEconomist I sold my only key for less worthy stuff and lost profit :( what should I do? should I try selling those items for a little bit more than its price?

[@Deboniako]

@@hatem4906 it will be difficult. Better sell the items for pure and buy other things for less than the bots are offering. That's sunken cost, it's better to reinvest and try to recover.

[@godlikeselephants]

He legit said "get a job." Respect.

[@antiGuideTN]

i have been waiting for so long for this video!!!

[@williambaxter941]

Watched this and realized that I don't really want to trade that much. I mostly just want to be the guy you all are making profit from because I'm buying whatever looks cool for whatever backpack.tf price seems worth it. Don't even really want unusuals (for now I should say). Just weapons and cosmetics of any rarity that I personally like. Really anything else other than random ones from crates. It's hard to think about just buying pixels for real money though. Might just stick to a couple hats and some stranges of my favourite weapons. Though I will make sure to apply this knowledge to help with just keep-buying.

[@EternallyDoomed]

trading isn't for everyone, it can be boring

[@collinmulvaney9130]

BEST VIDEO I HAVE SEEN FOR TF2 SINCE SFM'S WERE THE BIGGEST THING

[@sankdom4598]

Thank you for the help I just got scammed out of both of my unusuals, Australium knife, my strange l’etrenge, and 2 taunts I can’t wait to get back the items I lost with these tips Edit: I now have a 250 key inv I am very happy with my items This guide helped a lot in my trading carrier

[@deltamus411]

i got scammed out of my unusual and almost ALL of my hat

[@retardedsexer4209]

I got scammed out of my unusal, aussie tomislav and my mega strike conga.

[@aderpproductions8472]

Took a while but this video was worth the wait

[@Baller09151]

after heard "find a job if you want money", i just give up , because it's actually the easy way

[@Thomas-8058]

I'm now super motivated to try this

[@astroliterallyjustastro]

Like my homeless dad said, "buy high, sell low"

[@AnimatorskiGD]

P R O F I T

[@garethwevell5765]

I feel proud of myself thank you

[@whiteboa8]

Isnt it impossible to sell on Makterplace.tf now?

[@hydra5998]

damn he did it, part 2, all jokes aside good to see you again

[@nekropico4478]

I just noticed that the subtitules are automaticly in vietnamese

[@sushirabit5624]

Oh man I've been waiting on the edge of my seat for this video

[@bbdanny]

only ways you can make money is by getting lucky and finding an idiot selling for a good price, having the price of an item you bough rise, or have a trading bot

[@dynamine203]

YEH BRO I TRIED RO TRADE AND I CULDNT MAKE PROFIT, ECONOMY IS DEAD! ONLY WAY TO PROOFIT IS SCAM!

[@brandontorres8904]

FINALLY I WAS WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO!!

[@TheVirtualEconomist]

:)

[@newzoran3624]

YES YES YES YES *YES*

[@Lu-Cascade]

Thank you ounce agian

[@TheVirtualEconomist]

np!

[@DrStxche]

Oh this is perfect! Nobody wants to hire me, so this is my next option. 🤣😂

[@rufodeer5421]

Trading isnt a good source for income

[@Deboniako]

@@rufodeer5421 whatever pal, remember that 1 hay = 1 cheap ramen

[@FAL_Enthusiast]

Holy crap I watched this video yesterday and wanted to try the add-on tactic.I made 4 ref profit today! Thanks man!

[@TheVirtualEconomist]

that's awesome! what items did you make profit on?

[@FAL_Enthusiast]

TheVirtualEconomist I bought a powerjack killstreak kit for about 6 ref off tradeit.gg, and sold the killstreak powerjack for 9.77 ref on backpack.tf. So technically 3.77 profit. I also tried the scrap.tf method and made like 2 ref. Again I just want to thank you, I was stuck trying to make profit on low tier trading and didn’t want to invest the money on unusual trading.This finally got me some profit!

[@Deboniako]

@@FAL_Enthusiast I can't seem to understand tradeit.gg. How much comission does it take when selling items? What do you recommend to sell to them?

[@kam7822]

I don't know if this guide is still viable with the current depressing market. Anyone confirm?

[@DJ-zk5kd]

Incredible quality and informative! Keep it up

[@AutoSugaR_]

stonks

[@JammyGamer602]

This is just the push I needed to start, thankyou!!

[@sho3003]

STONKS

[@gunk790]

I don't know where to start with these tips, can you please make some sort of trading series? Thanks.

[@SirBeepsAlot]

You forgot to tell them the most "rare" hats get overpriced to hell and about backpack.tf having really old price suggestions not helping at all

[@dynamine203]

Ty

[@captainrex9252]

Unless it's a high tier hat the price suggestion doesn't matter you look at bo

[@temanator6457]

Ive been waiting for so long time

[@chicharraun8525]

s t o n k s

[@therealjay3819]

Just started trading 2 days ago. Best tip: If if you have a couple of hats, taunts or crates you never opened check their price out on backpack.tf and sell them. You'll make much more profit selling early on instead of buying. In 2 days I learned that you should only buy in mid tier trading, where you have a couple of keys and refs to enjoy what you want. Ask the other trader what they would offer for you instead of asking what you would want, they could give you better than expected, and that is free profit. Also, scrap.tf is an awesome tool if you are mainly a seller like me. Also, never unbox crates, keep your keys, they are worth alot more than poeple think and can you could buy an unusual with a couple of keys instead of just wasting them on unboxing, it's a lot less profitable to unbox, as you rely on pure luck, like mvm tours.

[@bradhowell5336]

My take on the issues of strategies , all to do is to get acquainted with how the market operates , then follow up on a certifies trader to coach and train you on the basics , then you can be able to take decisive market decisions , learn from your little mistakes and become a better trader afterwards ... this is what i learnt from Mrs Bethany nehra , she coached and trained me , now i make go trade decisions as well as major profits from my trades . that's what you get when you deal with a certified professional ... Mrs Bethany nehra is amazing .... cheers and good - luck everyone

[@susanharvard6626]

I am very confident trading with Mrs Bethany because of the steady income she makes for me. She has never faltered.

[@maryelizabeth3565]

So surprised to hear you guys talk about this amazing woman ,The first investment with expert Bethany gave me profit of over $ 23,000 us dollars and ever since then she has never failed to deliver

[@vitoriamartins6326]

at first my husband never believed it but now he love's it, trading happens to be the best ever in my family all thanks to Mrs Bethany nehra

[@user-ny9gy4cd4w]

Yeah I'm a living testimony of expert Bethany her strategies since February is enormous

[@kelvinmccormack7049]

doubted this before giving it a try, and didn't regret trading with Mrs Bethany she's the best broker so far

[@exilecrusher7271]

Odd thing, the price of keys in ref went down from this videos release date to around 51- 51.11 ref. Neat.

[@DOG-24DFW-2DOO]

I have several problems to start profit 1 I lost profit big time I had 192 refined too 42 refined 2 is I’m too poor to get a key or couple ounts of refined 3 I can’t get a job and can’t put 5 dollars to my account 6 Quicksell.store and bots in bp have made me loose a lot of profit, so yeah Econ can u give me like 3-5 keys I would appreciate it

[@br4ss_crusader973]

Dude thanks for this im now trying to make profit and buy a cheap engi unusual and other high quality items.

[@jednewman430]

>Buy high sell low

[@omegathenoob6453]

Reminds me of the good old days of Pokémon Cards trading

[@ballndie9688]

Lmfao “get a job” so true

[@prismaticpaul]

I used to buy vintage weapons and pyrovision goggles years ago on tf2outpost for metal, then sold them on the steam community market for a little bit of profit, not much but it was enough to buy me some steam games besides keys. Unfortunately, prices have changed and I can't really do this anymore. I still remember getting 50 vintage backburners in a trade, it was like a dream come true LOL

[@jveerf8573]

So if you want get money"Better get a job"

[@alschn1072]

I'm glad to see my preferred method of low tier trading was not brought up. If too many people used it it than it would likely become none profitable due to competition.

[@TheVirtualEconomist]

:^)

[@AL-bl9bm]

Yall im still going on the low tier trading and ive gained 4 keys

[@TheVirtualEconomist]

that's awesome! what methods are you using?

[@AL-bl9bm]

TheVirtualEconomist ive been buying some stuff and selling them to my friends

[@Deboniako]

@@AL-bl9bm That's like cheating tbh, but then I remember that time when I sold my entire backpack (~100 weps) for 2 keys back in 2014. I guess it's a matter of luck!

[@AL-bl9bm]

@@TheVirtualEconomist Update : Ive got 8 keys and some ref and i have spent it on a contract pass

[@chitosetakaki9385]

Heres my personal tip for beginners now just as a disclaimer I'm not a professional trader I'm still quite new but my info I find quite useful for fresh beginners like me 1 just don't bother trading for like 1 or 2 years build up your inventory,hats,ref,metals,keys etc so that way you have a decent start 2 don't sell or delete crates,warpaint crates or mvm robo parts and that I'll explain 3 when your ready go onto a trade server and try find someone who will buy your crates,warpaint cases and robo parts for metals or hats possibly even keys and this is how you will get a head start into it now your not gonna get much from selling off the crates but if you've been saving up on alot of crates from drops that valve gave you the you should be able to at least get about 8-20 ref if you have enough ( Also save up on tf2 and other game trading cards as some people will pay you ref for those aswell ) This is quite basic i know but I personally succeeded with this it helped me begin my trading career without having to go through copious amounts of crafting with dupe weapons as god that is just a painful process

[@slithandthin]

"nessisary" b.. ben? you uh... you didnt spell necessary right there

[@surrk1057]

Dirk Strider Yeah, so? Do you treat KZbinrs as Gods? Or did you expect them to be the perfect organism?

[@slithandthin]

@@surrk1057 ofc not, just thought itd be funny to point it out

[@avoidthevo1d]

Thank you! Just got myself off steam 5 bucks limit and bought a first key)

[@DenlixCutix]

uhuh... yeah... Yep I half don't know what he was talking about at all.

[@EternallyDoomed]

I mean it is easy to understand, unless your mentally challenged, (which I don't blame you and no offense)

[@chitosetakaki9385]

@@EternallyDoomed ah yes call people idiots jsut because they don't understand it Fun fact different people understand things in different ways

[@EternallyDoomed]

@@chitosetakaki9385 I’m sorry but this was a simplified guide, unless your a child it’s very easy to understand the guide

[@Kayra-sp1hx]

Bro i literally noted your words, thank you so much :)

[@funkyoa]

I am so fucking confused holy shit

[@ivanvermeulen199]

I was waiting for this vid

[@ZER-cr4dm]

I really dont think trading in Tf2 is viable this days, you have to grind a lot in order to start seeing some profit, and well the economy is broken, just a tip invest in real life. I swear it's actually easier and can get you real life profit. This games economy is dead for good, and if you actually want to start well good luck againts the massive monopolies in there

[@oatsoz]

you just gotta know what to buy

[@dynamine203]

This is what I'd call an uneducated chimp

[@ZER-cr4dm]

@@dynamine203 Want to say something?

[@dynamine203]

@@ZER-cr4dm I just wanted to let you know that what you just said was bs

[@ZER-cr4dm]

@@dynamine203 How so? You k ow I'm right

[@rikdenbreejen5230]

Ah yes, i was waiting for this!