Re: Choosing Between Factory New and Minimal Wear
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The price gap usually exists because of the rarity of the drop rather than just the visual look of the weapon itself. Factory New skins have a much tighter float range, making them statistically harder to find when opening cases or doing trade-ups. For a skin like the Printstream, which has a pearlescent effect, the float value mainly affects the brightness and the way light reflects off the surface. Some collectors are "float hunters" who only want the absolute best version possible to climb the global leaderboards. If you just want a great-looking gun for your matches, a low-float Minimal Wear is often the smartest choice you can make. You get 95% of the look for a fraction of the cost, which is a great strategy for building a full loadout
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