M249Shipping Forecast
Float Range
0.00→0.50
Market Position
Heavy MarketM249 | Shipping Forecast recorded 34 sales in the past 7 days against a 70-per-week average over the last 30 days (1,043 in 90 days) — trading is cooler than usual.
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 ($17.44) trades 3% below Minimal Wear ($18.03).
- Cheapest entry: Field-Tested from $14.26 on CSFloat.
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Price History
Full Price History
M249 | Shipping Forecast Steam price and trading volume since May 2015 — 401 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 | $17.00 | CSFloat | $19.03 | 7 |
| Minimal Wear | $15.54 | Skinport | $20.24 | 7 |
| Field-Tested | $14.26 | CSFloat | $16.72 | 7 |
| Well-Worn | $17.46 | CSFloat | $1691.05 | 6 |
| Battle-Scarred | $17.66 | Buff163 | $53.29 | 3 |
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 | $24.43 | $17.00 (CSFloat) | +44% |
| Minimal Wear | $22.84 | $15.54 (Skinport) | +47% |
| Field-Tested | $19.46 | $14.26 (CSFloat) | +36% |
| Well-Worn | $26.08 | $17.46 (CSFloat) | +49% |
| Battle-Scarred | $26.26 | $17.66 (Buff163) | +49% |
Steam takes roughly a 15% fee from the seller and balances can't be withdrawn, so a positive spread doesn't automatically mean arbitrage — it reflects the premium buyers pay for wallet-funded convenience.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 ($17.44) — near-perfect condition with minimal scratches, float value between 0.00 and 0.07, Minimal Wear ($18.03) — slight cosmetic wear with minor scratches, float value between 0.07 and 0.15, Field-Tested ($18.01) — moderate wear with visible scratches and marks, float value between 0.15 and 0.38, Well-Worn ($18.10) — significant wear with noticeable scratches and fading, float value between 0.38 and 0.45, and Battle-Scarred ($17.66) — 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 $17.44 to $18.10 depending on wear condition. Factory New starts at $17.44, Minimal Wear starts at $18.03, Field-Tested starts at $18.01, Well-Worn starts at $18.10, Battle-Scarred starts at $17.66.
- Is M249 | Shipping Forecast a good buy right now?
- Based on current market data for M249 | Shipping Forecast: it recorded 302 sales in the last 30 days; at $17.44 it sits in the top 10% of heavy skins by price; supply is plentiful with 39,495 active listings. 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 $17.00 on CSFloat. Compare prices across all 8 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 $14.26 on CSFloat. Wears from cheapest to priciest: Field-Tested ($14.26), Minimal Wear ($15.54), Factory New ($17.00), Well-Worn ($17.46), Battle-Scarred ($17.66).
- 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.