Souvenir sets in CS2 are a type of case that can only be obtained in-game during the majors. They contain special versions of skins marked as "Souvenir" with stickers from the participating teams and players. Often, the cost of such items is significantly less than regular ones, especially if they come with stickers from the winning teams. Souvenir sets are collections, each associated with one of the maps in the competitive pool. Here are some cases to pay attention to first if you consider skins in CS:GO a profitable investment.
The Ancient Collection
The collection named The Ancient was added in 2020 and soon attracted collectors' attention. Much of the interest is due to the "Covert" quality rifle M4A1-S Welcome to the Jungle, which in good condition can exceed two thousand dollars in value.
To date, five cases from The Ancient Collection have been released in honor of the majors in Stockholm (2021), Antwerp (2022), Rio (2022), Paris (2023), and Copenhagen (2024). Although the chance of obtaining the most expensive skin is only 0.64%, in case of luck, it can provide a large profit, as the cost of the set itself fluctuates around 5 dollars.
Another advantage that makes The Ancient Collection attract players' attention is the overall style, which unites all skins. The set includes many skins inspired by the theme of jungles and mysterious ruins. Skins like AK-47 Panthera Onca and P90 Run and Hide will appeal to those who love intricate designs.
The Mirage Collection (2021)
Another collection that can provide significant profit is the souvenir case associated with the Mirage map. Since it has always been in a separate map pool, there are quite a few cases from The Mirage Collection released during different majors. However, those that appeared after October 2021 (Stockholm major) hold the greatest value when the collection was revamped and several valuable skins were added. Among the most expensive items obtainable from this case are AWP Desert Hydra and Desert Eagle Fennec Fox. Additionally, some speculate that Mirage may soon be replaced, which would further increase the value of souvenir skins. Currently, the case costs between 1.5 - 4 dollars.
The Dust 2 Collection (2021)
Similarly, The Dust 2 Collection attracted collectors' interest in 2021, when items such as AK-47 Gold Arabesque and SSG 08 Death Strike were added, along with skins featuring Fade and Case Hardened patterns. After many events were canceled in 2020, Valve made significant efforts to attract additional attention to the game, and updating collections was one way to do it. This set can be purchased for 1.5 - 4 dollars, while the most expensive skin that drops from it reaches a value of 3,000 dollars.
The Vertigo Collection (2021)
The map Vertigo is known for its unusual gameplay built around vertical movements, and the related collection is also unique in its way. The gem of this set is the M4A1-S Imminent Danger, whose price can exceed ten thousand dollars if it includes the right souvenir stickers. Besides that, the set contains many other remarkable items, such as the brightly colored Five-SeveN Fall Hazard and SG 553 Hazard Pay.
The Cobblestone Collection
When discussing the most valuable souvenir collections, The Cobblestone Collection occupies a special place. This is because the map Cobblestone was removed from the active map pool, meaning the supply of sets from its collection in the market is rare. As a result, the cost of the case can exceed that of previous ones by literally a thousand times, reaching one and a half thousand dollars. This price is primarily due to the chance of obtaining a souvenir Dragon Lore but judge for yourself how realistic such hopes are. Perhaps a more reliable way to earn on cases from The Cobblestone Collection is not to open them but to resell them, waiting for the price to increase.
Since the likelihood of dropping valuable skins from souvenir cases is small, to really profit from them, you'll need quite a bit of luck. And if you're looking for a specific skin, don't rely on luck, but look for it on Lis-Skins.ru – we have many profitable offers.
