Best time to buy CS2 skins during the year?

I’ve got some money set aside to build my first decent CS2 inventory. Is there a “best” time of year to buy skins cheaper? I’ve heard prices dip during sales, but don’t want to overpay if I can just wait a few weeks.

That’s a smart question, especially if you’re not in a rush. Sales like the Steam Summer Sale or winter events often cause temporary dips as people liquidate skins for wallet funds. https://dmarket.com/cs2-wiki/ has a calendar-style breakdown of these patterns that I found super useful. Tournaments also impact skin pricing — especially when players start dumping items to buy souvenir packages. The sweet spot is usually 1–2 weeks after a big event ends. Avoid buying right after a new case drops; prices are usually inflated due to hype. Patience saves you a lot in this market.

Thanks for this post — super helpful insight. I’ve been burned before by buying during peak hype, so the timing tips you mentioned really hit home. That calendar breakdown on cs2 wiki sounds like exactly what I need. Appreciate you taking the time to lay it all out clearly!