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BUFF163 Complete Guide: Come Comprare, Sell & Trade CS2 Skins 2026

BUFF163 is the world’s largest CS2 skin marketplace, processing millions of dollars in trades daily. Originally Chinese-focused, it’s now the global standard for pricing high-tier items—the term “BUFF price” has become industry standard.

Why BUFF163 Matters

• Largest selection – Items unavailable elsewhere
• Lowest fees – ~2.5% seller fee vs 15% on Steam
• Prezzo standard – “BUFF price” is the trading benchmark
• P2P system – Direct trades between users
• High liquidity – Fast sales for properly priced items

Iniziare

Registration

1. Visit buff.163.com ↗
2. Use Google Translate if needed (or buff.market for English)
3. Registrati with phone number or NetEase account
4. Link your Steam account
5. Complete identity verification

Aggiungiing Funds

BUFF uses Chinese Yuan (CNY):

• Alipay (easiest for Chinese users)
• WeChat Pay
• Third-party top-up services for international users
• Selling skins on BUFF to build balance

Come Comprare on BUFF

1. Cerca for your item using the search bar
2. Filtra by float, pattern, stickers as needed
3. Check screenshots – most listings have them
4. Click “Buy” on your chosen listing
5. Complete payment with your balance
6. Accetta the trade offer on Steam

How to Sell on BUFF

1. List your item from your BUFF inventory
2. Set your price in CNY
3. Aggiungi screenshots for faster sales
4. Wait for buyer
5. Send trade offer when notified
6. Receive payment after trade completes

BUFF Fees

Using BUFF for Price Checking

Even if you don’t trade on BUFF, use it for accurate prices:

• High-tier items – Steam Market caps at €1,800
• Pattern prices – BUFF shows sales by pattern index
• Float premiums – See what low floats actually sell for
• Market trends – More accurate than Steam for rare items

Tips for International Users

BUFF vs Other Platforms