Question 1

What is a 100% Fade AWP Fade and how do I identify one?

Accepted Answer

A 100% Fade (full fade) AWP Fade has zero purple on the scope body, barrel, or bipod when inspected from the play side. The entire weapon shows a seamless yellow-to-pink gradient. Use CS2's built-in inspect or a pattern-checking overlay to verify this before buying. True 100% fades command a 40-60% premium over standard 80% fades.

Question 2

Why does the AWP Fade only come in Factory New and Minimal Wear?

Accepted Answer

The AWP Fade has a float cap of 0.08, meaning its maximum wear value is 0.08. Since Minimal Wear is defined as 0.07-0.15 and Factory New is 0.00-0.07, any AWP Fade with a float above 0.08 simply cannot be generated by the game. This artificial scarcity in higher wear levels supports its long-term value.

Question 3

What's a fair price for an AWP Fade in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Prices vary heavily by fade percentage and float. As of 2026, a standard 80% Fade FN trades for around $450-$500, a 90% Fade FN for $550-$650, and a true 100% Fade FN can exceed $1,000. On CSBoard, P2P prices typically track 5-10% below Steam Market due to zero platform fees and direct seller-buyer negotiation.

Question 4

Is the AWP Fade a good investment skin?

Accepted Answer

The AWP Fade has shown steady appreciation of roughly 10-18% annually since 2022, driven by limited supply (float cap + rare case) and consistent demand from AWP mains. Full Fade specimens appreciate faster due to collector pressure. As with any CS2 skin, values can fluctuate with major game updates or case re-releases.

Question 5

Where can I buy an AWP Fade with instant payout and no fees?

Accepted Answer

CSBoard offers a P2P marketplace for the AWP Fade at /en/items/awp-fade-factory-new with zero trading fees, no commission on P2P trades, and instant USDT payouts via TRC20, BEP20, Solana, or TON. All trades execute directly through Steam's official trade system — no bot middlemen.

Question 6

How do I sell my AWP Fade for real money quickly?

Accepted Answer

On CSBoard, list your AWP Fade at /en/sell with your desired USDT price. Since there are no platform fees, you keep 100% of the sale. Payout is instant in USDT the moment the trade is accepted. High-% fade skins typically sell within 24-48 hours due to strong collector demand.

Condition	Float Range	Price Range	Liquidity	Best For
Factory New	0.00 - 0.07	$450 - $1,200	High (daily sales)	Collectors, high-% Fade hunters
Minimal Wear	0.07 - 0.08	$300 - $550	Moderate	Budget entry, play skins

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