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Minimal Wear

CS2 wear condition with float 0.07-0.15. Minimal scratches, often visually similar to Factory New at 30-50% less cost.

What is Minimal Wear in CS2?

Minimal Wear (MW) is the second-cleanest wear condition in CS2, with a float range from 0.07 to 0.15. Minimal Wear skins display only light scratches and minor texture loss compared to Factory New. For many skin patterns the visual difference is barely perceptible in-game.

Why Minimal Wear is often the best value

Minimal Wear skins typically cost 30-50% less than the same skin in Factory New while looking nearly identical. For skins with subtle color palettes or busy patterns, Minimal Wear offers the best price-to-appearance ratio, especially for traders who want to keep more capital free for other items.

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Frequently asked questions about Minimal Wear

Can I trade up Minimal Wear skins?

Yes. Trade-Up Contracts accept any wear condition. The output skin's float is calculated from the average of the input skins, so combining low-float Minimal Wear inputs can produce a Factory New output.

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