NovaMandrel
Float Range
0.00→0.50
Market Position
Heavy MarketNova | Mandrel recorded 3,242 Steam Market sales in the past 7 days against a 3,725-per-week average over the last 30 days (55,138 in 90 days) — trading is cooler than usual.
Variants
5 variantsThis finish also drops as a Souvenir item from souvenir packages. The prices below are for the standard version.
Also priced separately: Souvenir Mandrel
Summary
Item Class
Collection
Float & Wear Range
Nova | Mandrel 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 ($0.05) trades at a 400% premium over Minimal Wear ($0.01) — Minimal Wear is the value pick for a near-clean look.
- Cheapest entry: Minimal Wear from $0.01 on Buff163.
Lowest Floats on the Market
Market Intelligence
Factory NewBased on 6 recent sales, 9 tracked markets.
- 6 sales in 30 days
- 19,795 listings across markets
- 440% cross-market spread
- ~98975 days of supply at the current sale rate
- Cheapest ask $0.05
- Recent median sale $0.12
- Sold prices from Skinport, last 30 days
- Cheapest $0.05
- Dearest $0.27
What it costs to buy
| Market | Listing | Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buff163fee unpublished | $0.05 | — | $0.05 |
| CSFloat | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.05 |
| Youpin (UU)fee unpublished | $0.05 | — | $0.05 |
What you'd receive selling
| Market | Price | Fees | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| HaloSkinsbefore payout fee | $0.07 | 3% | $0.07 |
| Waxpeer | $0.07 | 6% + 0% | $0.07 |
| Skinport | $0.07 | 8% + 0% | $0.06 |
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.
Recent Sales — What It Actually Sells For
Listed prices are asks; these are completed sales on Skinport over the last 7 and 30 days. The gap between the two is the real negotiating room.
| Wear | Sold (7d) | Median (7d) | Sold (30d) | Median (30d) | 30d range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | 2 | $0.12 | 6 | $0.12 | $0.12–$0.13 |
| Minimal Wear | 0 | — | 1 | $0.12 | $0.12–$0.12 |
| Field-Tested | 0 | — | 16 | $0.06 | $0.05–$0.06 |
| Well-Worn | 0 | — | 1 | $0.06 | $0.06–$0.06 |
Sold-price data via Skinport, refreshed daily (as of 2 Sept). One marketplace's completed sales — a floor on truth, not the whole market.
Price History
Full Price History
Nova | Mandrel Steam price and trading volume since Sep 2018 — 292 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.
Nova | Mandrel — Cheapest Price by Wear
The lowest live price for each wear condition of Nova | Mandrel. Prices are in USD and update regularly.
| Wear Condition | Cheapest Price | Cheapest Marketplace | Avg. Price | # Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $0.05 | Buff163 | $0.09 | 10 |
| Minimal Wear | $0.01 | Buff163 | $0.03 | 10 |
| Field-Tested | $0.01 | HaloSkins | $0.02 | 7 |
| Well-Worn | $0.01 | Buff163 | $0.03 | 8 |
| Battle-Scarred | $0.01 | Buff163 | $0.02 | 10 |
Steam Market vs Third-Party Prices
The Steam Community Market usually lists Nova | Mandrelhigher 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 | $0.09 | $0.05 (Buff163) | +80% |
| Minimal Wear | $0.04 | $0.01 (Buff163) | +300% |
| Field-Tested | $0.03 | $0.01 (HaloSkins) | +200% |
| Well-Worn | $0.04 | $0.01 (Buff163) | +300% |
| Battle-Scarred | $0.04 | $0.01 (Buff163) | +300% |
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 Nova | Mandrel
The Nova's rock-bottom price tag makes it a great ambush weapon for a cash-strapped team. A grayscale hydrographic pattern of interweaving pipes has been applied. Shaping rounds with each shot— Official in-game description
The Nova | Mandrel is a Consumer grade heavy skin in Counter-Strike 2, part of the The 2018 Nuke Collection. This skin is also available as a Souvenir drop from major tournaments.
The skin is currently available in 5 wear conditions: Factory New ($0.05) — near-perfect condition with minimal scratches, float value between 0.00 and 0.07, Minimal Wear ($0.01) — slight cosmetic wear with minor scratches, float value between 0.07 and 0.15, Field-Tested ($0.01) — moderate wear with visible scratches and marks, float value between 0.15 and 0.38, Well-Worn ($0.01) — significant wear with noticeable scratches and fading, float value between 0.38 and 0.45, and Battle-Scarred ($0.01) — heavy wear with major scratches, chips and fading, float value between 0.45 and 1.00.
The float value range for Nova | Mandrel 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 Nova is a heavy in CS2 that costs $1,050 in-game. It deals 26 base damage at 68 rounds per minute. Browse all Nova skins for more options.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is Nova | Mandrel?
- The Nova | Mandrel ranges from $0.01 to $0.05 depending on wear condition. Factory New starts at $0.05, Minimal Wear starts at $0.01, Field-Tested starts at $0.01, Well-Worn starts at $0.01, Battle-Scarred starts at $0.01.
- Is Nova | Mandrel a good buy right now?
- Based on current market data for Nova | Mandrel: liquidity is low (37/100), so resale can take longer or require undercutting; it recorded 15,965 Steam Market sales in the last 30 days; at $0.01 it sits in the top 100% of heavy skins by price; supply is plentiful with 19,795 active listings across all wears. Compare wear prices and the price history above before buying.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy Nova | Mandrel?
- The cheapest listing for Nova | Mandrel (Factory New) is currently $0.05 on Buff163. Compare prices across all 13 marketplaces above.
- What float range does Nova | Mandrel have?
- Nova | Mandrel 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 Nova | Mandrel?
- Minimal Wear is the cheapest wear for Nova | Mandrel, starting at $0.01 on Buff163. Wears from cheapest to priciest: Minimal Wear ($0.01), Field-Tested ($0.01), Well-Worn ($0.01), Battle-Scarred ($0.01), Factory New ($0.05).
- What collection is Nova | Mandrel from?
- Nova | Mandrel is from the The 2018 Nuke Collection. Other skins from this collection can be found on the collection page.
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