G3SG1Black Sand
Float Range
0.00→0.80
Market Position
Rifle MarketG3SG1 | Black Sand recorded 158 sales in the past 7 days against a 277-per-week average over the last 30 days (4,403 in 90 days) — trading is cooler than usual.
Variants
5 variantsSummary
Item Class
Containers
Collection
Float & Wear Range
G3SG1 | Black Sand has a float range of 0.00 to 0.80.
Float Strategy
- 5 of 5 wears exist: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred.
- FN vs MW: Factory New ($4.38) trades at a 21% premium over Minimal Wear ($3.63) — the upgrade to Factory New is relatively cheap.
- Cheapest entry: Battle-Scarred from $0.80 on Skinport.
Lowest Floats on the Market
Price History
Full Price History
G3SG1 | Black Sand Steam price and trading volume since Nov 2019 — 239 days tracked.
Full price & volume history via SteamWebAPI · Steam Community Market.
Market Intelligence — Factory New
Live cross-market listings, liquidity and order-book depth, updated hourly.
Cross-market data via SteamWebAPI · outbound links open the marketplace listing.
G3SG1 | Black Sand — Cheapest Price by Wear
The lowest live price for each wear condition of G3SG1 | Black Sand. Prices are in USD and update regularly.
| Wear Condition | Cheapest Price | Cheapest Marketplace | Avg. Price | # Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $3.99 | CSFloat | $6.10 | 7 |
| Minimal Wear | $2.11 | CSFloat | $3.18 | 7 |
| Field-Tested | $0.85 | CSFloat | $1.02 | 8 |
| Well-Worn | $1.05 | CSFloat | $1.24 | 6 |
| Battle-Scarred | $0.80 | Skinport | $1.18 | 8 |
Steam Market vs Third-Party Prices
The Steam Community Market usually lists G3SG1 | Black Sandhigher than third-party marketplaces — but Steam sales keep the funds in your Steam wallet, while third-party sales can cash out. The spread below compares Steam's listing price with the cheapest third-party offer per wear.
| Wear | Steam Market | Cheapest Third-Party | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $5.65 | $3.99 (CSFloat) | +42% |
| Minimal Wear | $3.02 | $2.11 (CSFloat) | +43% |
| Field-Tested | $1.12 | $0.85 (CSFloat) | +32% |
| Well-Worn | $1.55 | $1.05 (CSFloat) | +48% |
| Battle-Scarred | $1.27 | $0.80 (Skinport) | +59% |
Steam takes roughly a 15% fee from the seller and balances can't be withdrawn, so a positive spread doesn't automatically mean arbitrage — it reflects the premium buyers pay for wallet-funded convenience.
StatTrak™ G3SG1 | Black Sand Prices
StatTrak™ versions track confirmed kills and typically cost more than standard versions.
| Wear Condition | Cheapest Price | Cheapest Marketplace | Avg. Price | Premium vs Normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $3.19 | CSFloat | $4.59 | +-20% |
| Minimal Wear | $1.85 | Buff163 | $22.33 | +-12% |
| Field-Tested | $0.73 | Buff163 | $0.99 | +-14% |
| Well-Worn | $2.25 | Skinport | $4.49 | +114% |
| Battle-Scarred | $0.89 | DMarket | $1.05 | +11% |
About G3SG1 | Black Sand
The pricy G3SG1 lowers movement speed considerably but compensates with a higher rate of fire than other sniper rifles. It has been custom painted with a tan and black military camo pattern. The Coalition Taskforce was winning, so Mikah turned to a more... aggressive approach— Official in-game description
The G3SG1 | Black Sand is a Mil-Spec grade rifle skin in Counter-Strike 2, part of the The Shattered Web Collection. StatTrak versions are available, which track your kill count with this weapon.
The skin is currently available in 5 wear conditions: Factory New ($4.38) — near-perfect condition with minimal scratches, float value between 0.00 and 0.07, Minimal Wear ($3.63) — slight cosmetic wear with minor scratches, float value between 0.07 and 0.15, Field-Tested ($0.86) — moderate wear with visible scratches and marks, float value between 0.15 and 0.38, Well-Worn ($1.21) — significant wear with noticeable scratches and fading, float value between 0.38 and 0.45, and Battle-Scarred ($1.18) — heavy wear with major scratches, chips and fading, float value between 0.45 and 1.00.
The float value range for G3SG1 | Black Sand is 0.00 to 0.80. Lower float values mean less wear on the skin's texture. A float of 0.00 will look the cleanest, while 0.80 will show the most wear. Use the Float Checker to analyze specific float values, or read our Float Guide to learn more.
Looking for the best deal? Use our Skin Compare tool to compare this skin with alternatives, or track price trends on the Price Tracker. You can also check the Market Trends page for broader investment insights.
The G3SG1 is a rifle in CS2 that costs $5,000 in-game. It deals 80 base damage at 240 rounds per minute. Browse all G3SG1 skins for more options.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is G3SG1 | Black Sand?
- The G3SG1 | Black Sand ranges from $0.86 to $4.38 depending on wear condition. Factory New starts at $4.38, Minimal Wear starts at $3.63, Field-Tested starts at $0.86, Well-Worn starts at $1.21, Battle-Scarred starts at $1.18.
- Is G3SG1 | Black Sand a good buy right now?
- Based on current market data for G3SG1 | Black Sand: liquidity is very low (7/100), so resale can take longer or require undercutting; it recorded 1,189 sales in the last 30 days; at $0.86 it sits in the top 68% of rifle skins by price; supply is plentiful with 164,942 active listings. Compare wear prices and the price history above before buying.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy G3SG1 | Black Sand?
- The cheapest listing for G3SG1 | Black Sand (Factory New) is currently $3.99 on CSFloat. Compare prices across all 8 marketplaces above.
- What float range does G3SG1 | Black Sand have?
- G3SG1 | Black Sand has a float range of 0.00 to 0.80. This means it can drop in Factory New condition and cannot exceed 0.80 float value.
- What's the cheapest wear for G3SG1 | Black Sand?
- Battle-Scarred is the cheapest wear for G3SG1 | Black Sand, starting at $0.80 on Skinport. Wears from cheapest to priciest: Battle-Scarred ($0.80), Field-Tested ($0.85), Well-Worn ($1.05), Minimal Wear ($2.11), Factory New ($3.99).
- What collection is G3SG1 | Black Sand from?
- G3SG1 | Black Sand is from the The Shattered Web Collection. Other skins from this collection can be found on the collection page.