Tec-9Groundwater
Float Range
0.06→0.80
Market Position
Pistol MarketTec-9 | Groundwater recorded 5,175 sales in the past 7 days against a 11,270-per-week average over the last 30 days (119,995 in 90 days) — trading is cooler than usual.
Variants
5 variantsSummary
Item Class
Collection
Float & Wear Range
Tec-9 | Groundwater has a float range of 0.06 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 ($2.96) trades at a 4833% premium over Minimal Wear ($0.06) — Minimal Wear is the value pick for a near-clean look.
- Cheapest entry: Field-Tested from $0.02 on Buff163.
Lowest Floats on the Market
Price History
Full Price History
Tec-9 | Groundwater Steam price and trading volume since Nov 2013 — 462 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.
Tec-9 | Groundwater — Cheapest Price by Wear
The lowest live price for each wear condition of Tec-9 | Groundwater. Prices are in USD and update regularly.
| Wear Condition | Cheapest Price | Cheapest Marketplace | Avg. Price | # Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $2.96 | Buff163 | $15.17 | 7 |
| Minimal Wear | $0.03 | Skinport | $705.08 | 7 |
| Field-Tested | $0.02 | Buff163 | $0.05 | 7 |
| Well-Worn | $0.02 | Buff163 | $0.08 | 8 |
| Battle-Scarred | $0.02 | Buff163 | $0.03 | 7 |
Steam Market vs Third-Party Prices
The Steam Community Market usually lists Tec-9 | Groundwaterhigher 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 | $4.54 | $2.96 (Buff163) | +53% |
| Minimal Wear | $0.07 | $0.03 (Skinport) | +133% |
| Field-Tested | $0.04 | $0.02 (Buff163) | +100% |
| Well-Worn | $0.04 | $0.02 (Buff163) | +100% |
| Battle-Scarred | $0.04 | $0.02 (Buff163) | +100% |
Steam takes roughly a 15% fee from the seller and balances can't be withdrawn, so a positive spread doesn't automatically mean arbitrage — it reflects the premium buyers pay for wallet-funded convenience.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 Tec-9 | Groundwater
An ideal pistol for the Terrorist on the move, the Tec-9 is lethal in close quarters and features a high magazine capacity. It has individual parts spray-painted solid colors in an olive drab color scheme.— Official in-game description
The Tec-9 | Groundwater is a Consumer grade pistol skin in Counter-Strike 2, part of the The Italy Collection. This skin is also available as a Souvenir drop from major tournaments.
The skin is currently available in 5 wear conditions: Factory New ($2.96) — near-perfect condition with minimal scratches, float value between 0.00 and 0.07, Minimal Wear ($0.06) — slight cosmetic wear with minor scratches, float value between 0.07 and 0.15, Field-Tested ($0.02) — moderate wear with visible scratches and marks, float value between 0.15 and 0.38, Well-Worn ($0.02) — significant wear with noticeable scratches and fading, float value between 0.38 and 0.45, and Battle-Scarred ($0.02) — heavy wear with major scratches, chips and fading, float value between 0.45 and 1.00.
The float value range for Tec-9 | Groundwater is 0.06 to 0.80. Lower float values mean less wear on the skin's texture. A float of 0.06 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 Tec-9 is a pistol in CS2 that costs $500 in-game. It deals 33 base damage at 500 rounds per minute. Browse all Tec-9 skins for more options.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is Tec-9 | Groundwater?
- The Tec-9 | Groundwater ranges from $0.02 to $2.96 depending on wear condition. Factory New starts at $2.96, Minimal Wear starts at $0.06, Field-Tested starts at $0.02, Well-Worn starts at $0.02, Battle-Scarred starts at $0.02.
- Is Tec-9 | Groundwater a good buy right now?
- Based on current market data for Tec-9 | Groundwater: liquidity is low (48/100), so resale can take longer or require undercutting; it recorded 48,298 sales in the last 30 days; at $0.02 it sits in the top 95% of pistol skins by price; supply is plentiful with 7,865,762 active listings. Compare wear prices and the price history above before buying.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy Tec-9 | Groundwater?
- The cheapest listing for Tec-9 | Groundwater (Factory New) is currently $2.96 on Buff163. Compare prices across all 8 marketplaces above.
- What float range does Tec-9 | Groundwater have?
- Tec-9 | Groundwater has a float range of 0.06 to 0.80. This means it has a minimum float of 0.06 and cannot exceed 0.80 float value.
- What's the cheapest wear for Tec-9 | Groundwater?
- Field-Tested is the cheapest wear for Tec-9 | Groundwater, starting at $0.02 on Buff163. Wears from cheapest to priciest: Field-Tested ($0.02), Well-Worn ($0.02), Battle-Scarred ($0.02), Minimal Wear ($0.03), Factory New ($2.96).
- What collection is Tec-9 | Groundwater from?
- Tec-9 | Groundwater is from the The Italy Collection. Other skins from this collection can be found on the collection page.