M249Shipping Forecast
Float Range
0.00→0.50
Market Position
Heavy MarketM249 | Shipping Forecast recorded 23 Steam Market sales in the past 7 days against a 24-per-week average over the last 30 days (309 in 90 days) — trading is in line with its usual pace.
Variants
5 variantsSummary
Item Class
Collection
Float & Wear Range
M249 | Shipping Forecast has a float range of 0.00 to 0.50.
Float Strategy
- 5 of 5 wears exist: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred.
- FN vs MW: Factory New ($14.00) trades 3% below Minimal Wear ($14.42).
- Cheapest entry: Field-Tested from $13.91 on CSFloat.
Lowest Floats on the Market
Market Intelligence
Factory NewBased on asking prices across 13 tracked markets — no completed-sale prices recorded for this wear.
- 2 sales in 30 days
- 545 listings across markets
- 67.6% cross-market spread
- ~8175 days of supply at the current sale rate
- Cheapest ask $14.00
- Recent median sale $15.18
- Sold prices from Skinport, last 30 days
- Cheapest $14.00
- Dearest $23.47
What it costs to buy
| Market | Listing | Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buff163fee unpublished | $14.00 | — | $14.00 |
| Youpin (UU)fee unpublished | $15.51 | — | $15.51 |
| Tradeit.ggfee unpublished | $16.14 | — | $16.14 |
What you'd receive selling
| Market | Price | Fees | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS.Deals | $23.00 | 2% + 2% | $22.09 |
| SkinBaron | $23.47 | 15% + 0% | $19.95 |
| CSFloat | $19.99 | 2% + 2.5% | $19.10 |
Fees are read from each operator's own published schedule (see fee tracker). Where one publishes none, the figure is marked rather than assumed to be zero.
Price History
Full Price History
M249 | Shipping Forecast Steam price and trading volume since May 2015 — 402 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.
M249 | Shipping Forecast — Cheapest Price by Wear
The lowest live price for each wear condition of M249 | Shipping Forecast. Prices are in USD and update regularly.
| Wear Condition | Cheapest Price | Cheapest Marketplace | Avg. Price | # Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $14.00 | Buff163 | $18.75 | 14 |
| Minimal Wear | $14.42 | CSFloat | $17.23 | 12 |
| Field-Tested | $13.91 | CSFloat | $15.24 | 13 |
| Well-Worn | $17.39 | CSFloat | $21.83 | 9 |
| Battle-Scarred | $16.27 | Skin.Land | $19.03 | 7 |
Steam Market vs Third-Party Prices
The Steam Community Market usually lists M249 | Shipping Forecasthigher 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 | $23.13 | $14.00 (Buff163) | +65% |
| Minimal Wear | $23.50 | $14.42 (CSFloat) | +63% |
| Field-Tested | $18.97 | $13.91 (CSFloat) | +36% |
| Well-Worn | $22.15 | $17.39 (CSFloat) | +27% |
| Battle-Scarred | $24.52 | $16.27 (Skin.Land) | +51% |
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.
About M249 | Shipping Forecast
A strong open-area LMG, the M249 is the perfect choice for players willing to trade a slow fire rate for increased accuracy and a high ammo capacity. It has been painted with a hydrographic in a zodiac motif. Who knows what the future holds— Official in-game description
The M249 | Shipping Forecast is a Industrial grade heavy skin in Counter-Strike 2, part of the The Gods and Monsters Collection.
The skin is currently available in 5 wear conditions: Factory New ($14.00) — near-perfect condition with minimal scratches, float value between 0.00 and 0.07, Minimal Wear ($14.42) — slight cosmetic wear with minor scratches, float value between 0.07 and 0.15, Field-Tested ($13.91) — moderate wear with visible scratches and marks, float value between 0.15 and 0.38, Well-Worn ($17.39) — significant wear with noticeable scratches and fading, float value between 0.38 and 0.45, and Battle-Scarred ($16.27) — heavy wear with major scratches, chips and fading, float value between 0.45 and 1.00.
The float value range for M249 | Shipping Forecast is 0.00 to 0.50. Lower float values mean less wear on the skin's texture. A float of 0.00 will look the cleanest, while 0.50 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 M249 is a heavy in CS2 that costs $5,200 in-game. It deals 32 base damage at 750 rounds per minute. Browse all M249 skins for more options.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is M249 | Shipping Forecast?
- The M249 | Shipping Forecast ranges from $13.91 to $17.39 depending on wear condition. Factory New starts at $14.00, Minimal Wear starts at $14.42, Field-Tested starts at $13.91, Well-Worn starts at $17.39, Battle-Scarred starts at $16.27.
- Is M249 | Shipping Forecast a good buy right now?
- Based on current market data for M249 | Shipping Forecast: it recorded 103 Steam Market sales in the last 30 days; at $13.91 it sits in the top 10% of heavy skins by price; supply is plentiful with 545 active listings across all wears. Compare wear prices and the price history above before buying.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy M249 | Shipping Forecast?
- The cheapest listing for M249 | Shipping Forecast (Factory New) is currently $14.00 on Buff163. Compare prices across all 14 marketplaces above.
- What float range does M249 | Shipping Forecast have?
- M249 | Shipping Forecast has a float range of 0.00 to 0.50. This means it can drop in Factory New condition and cannot exceed 0.50 float value.
- What's the cheapest wear for M249 | Shipping Forecast?
- Field-Tested is the cheapest wear for M249 | Shipping Forecast, starting at $13.91 on CSFloat. Wears from cheapest to priciest: Field-Tested ($13.91), Factory New ($14.00), Minimal Wear ($14.42), Battle-Scarred ($16.27), Well-Worn ($17.39).
- What collection is M249 | Shipping Forecast from?
- M249 | Shipping Forecast is from the The Gods and Monsters Collection. Other skins from this collection can be found on the collection page.
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