Based on what each marketplace states and on our hourly prices.
Cash in a bank, card or PayPal
Only Tradeit states a bank, card or PayPal payout.
Cash in crypto
Only Tradeit states a crypto payout.
Money without the 7-day wait
Neither pays out before the 7-day hold ends.
Selling a $1,000+ skin
Neither states a lower fee for expensive items.
Buying at the lowest price
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Fees and payouts side by side
Fees and limits change by item and country, so confirm on the marketplace before you sell.
Tradeit
SkinsMonkey
Seller feeBuying carries no marketplace fee at either.
5-20% instant sell, built into the price shown
10%
Paid out via
Bank (selected countries), Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT or Solana, with a 2% fee
No cash payout: site balance only
Identity check
May verify name, age and payment method
Not applicable without cash payout
When the money arrivesSteam locks traded items for 7 days, and most cash-outs wait for it.
7-10 days from the sale (7-day hold, then payout)
Sale proceeds arrive as site balance
Trust signalsSelf-selected reviews, not an audit.
4.7 of 5 from about 22.1K Trustpilot reviews
4.6 of 5 from about 2.4K Trustpilot reviews
Operator
Registered US business, founded 2017
Virtual Asset Empire Ltd, Nicosia, Cyprus, founded 2020
How their prices compare
How often each marketplace has a popular skin, and how often its price is the lowest.
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Cheapest onShare of popular skins where no other marketplace asks less. Ties count for each.
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Typical price vs cheapestHow far its usual price sits above the cheapest price for the same skin.
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Instant cash priceShare of popular skins it will pay cash for right now.
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Prices for one skin
See what Tradeit and SkinsMonkey charge or pay for a skin. Start with the example or search for your own.
AK-47 | Redline (Field-Tested)Example skin. Search above for the one you hold or want.Full item page · Steam lowest listing $45.86
Highest instant cash price: Tradeit, $23.80. That is before payout costs. Most markets release the money after Steam's 7-day hold, so check what each one states.
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Instant cash prices for AK-47 | Redline (Field-Tested)
Payout: 2% processing fee for bank transfer and crypto, $10 minimum. Store balance is free and instant but can only be spent on Tradeit.OfficialTradeit support: how can I withdraw my balance
Bank transfer in the US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, Singapore, Mexico and Israel, or Bitcoin, Ethereum (ERC20), USDT (ERC20) and Solana. Only Revenue from sold items can be withdrawn. Trade and Store balance cannot.OfficialTradeit support: how can I withdraw my balance
Tradeit may verify name, age and payment method. It is a registered US business and follows KYC and AML rules. Bank payouts need account details that match your name.OfficialTradeit support: how can I withdraw my balance
The sale shows in Revenue at once, but cash payouts wait for Steam's 7-day protection: 7-10 days from the sale in total, plus 2-3 business days for a bank transfer to arrive.OfficialTradeit support: selling items and when you get paid
"Instant" refers to the sale and site balance. Turning it into cash follows the 7-day hold and a 2% payout fee.OfficialTradeit support
Reversing a trade during the protection window triggers a 30-day Steam trade restriction and a permanent Tradeit ban.OfficialTradeit support
Trustpilot score and review count, plus the founding year from Tradeit's own site description.Third-partyTrustpilot
Balance cannot be withdrawn and can only be used on SkinsMonkey. Turning it into cash needs a separate cash-out service.OfficialSkinsMonkey help center
Selling gives site balance or other skins immediately. There is no payout step.OfficialSkinsMonkey help center
Trustpilot score and review count, with company details from the marketplace and public registries.Third-partyTrustpilot
