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(Undo edit by Fred314159 (Talk) (678720) Er, yes it can. Specifically BECAUSE of Steam Trading.)
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*Avoid trading for cash/games, especially without a middleman. The trader could take your game/cash/item and you have no way to ensure that they give it back.
 
*Avoid trading for cash/games, especially without a middleman. The trader could take your game/cash/item and you have no way to ensure that they give it back.
 
*Check the reputation of who you deal with, and make sure that the person you are trading with is the same person that you looked up. Click on their avatar during trade to inspect their profile.
 
*Check the reputation of who you deal with, and make sure that the person you are trading with is the same person that you looked up. Click on their avatar during trade to inspect their profile.
 
===Scams===
 
Due to the wide range given to trading, players may be subject to scam attempts and/or offer disagreements. Scams include:
 
 
*'''Glim-Dropper:''' A common scheme made by multiple accomplices (most likely two). The primary accomplice will declare that they desire a certain item (usually of low value), and are willing to trade one of their valuable items for it, to a victim who does not have the certain item. At another time, the second accomplice will approach the victim and say that they have that certain item and want to trade. The victim, thinking to profit, offers an item (or multiple items) with value between the certain item and the valuable item, to the second accomplice. The main accomplice, after this trade is conducted, cannot be found to complete the trade, and the victim is left holding the certain item, which is less valuable than the items traded for it. If a trade is too good to be true, don't buy it.
 
*'''Raffle contests:''' These usually consist of players giving a low value item, such as scrap metal, to enter a raffle for a chance to win a high value item, such as a hat. There is no way to guarantee the contest is carried out fairly; in all likelihood, the "random winner" is in on the scam. An alternative outcome to this scam is that the host of the raffle, i.e. the person receiving all the entry items, may simply leave the server with the low level items they have collected.
 
*'''Fake Middle-man:''' A scheme in which someone offers a valuable item for more than the trade box will allow. When someone accepts their trade offer, the scammer offers to use a middle-man to ensure the victim that he will get his items. The scammer uses his own middle-man in the trade. When the scammer's accomplice (the middle-man) receives the victim's items, he then leaves the server. This scam can now be avoided by using Steam's trade system to allow more items per trade.
 
*'''Impersonation:''' A scammer in a risky trade(>8 items, for cash/games) pretends to be a trusted trader or middle man. Possible variant of fake middle man if the scammer impersonates a trusted middle man.
 
*'''Re-naming:''' A scam where a player will re-name the item something different to give the illusion of a higher rarity. Commonly named "Unusual..." or "Vintage...". Perhaps the most common example is when someone attempts to pass off a re-named [[Rocket Launcher]] or [[Sticky Launcher]] as "[[Rocket Jumper]]" or "[[Sticky Jumper]]".
 
*'''Bait and Switch:''' A rare scam in which you make an agreement in a trade and the scammer ask to add more items, such as crates or weapons. As the victim is putting the items, the scammer switches the valuable item with a less valuable item. Fortunately, the [[October 20, 2010 Patch]] added a notice in chat whenever the person you're trading with adds or removes an item, making this scam less effective.
 
*'''Double Team:''' An uncommon scam where two people working together join a server and the first person states he/she desires an expensive/rare item. When the first person receives a trade, he will offer something, usually of low value, to the seller, should the seller decline the trade, the first person will ask the seller to price check the item on the server, now the second person will give a price similar or lower then the item that the first person offered, now the seller will either decline altogether or accept the trade, after the trade is complete the person will change servers and repeat with a new screen name.
 
 
==Community trading glossary==
 
With the implementation of the trading system the community has started and since then continuously used specific terms describing items' specific attributes concerning their usability in trading and [[crafting]] as well as their trading value.
 
; "Clean" items : Refers to [[hats]], [[weapons]] and [[Miscellaneous items]] that have not been gifted to obtain the "Gifted from" text. They can be directly used in the trading process (without requiring the use of a [[gift wrap]]). They are also generally craftable (with few exceptions).
 
; "Dirty" items : As opposed to the "clean" ones, these are not directly tradable ([[Mann Co. Cap]] e.g.) and eventually not usable in crafting. Items that have been gifted or bought from the [[Mann Co. Store]] are neither tradable, nor craftable.  However, items gifted through the [[Secret Saxton]] and [[Pile o' Gifts]] can be crafted and traded like any other "Clean" item. Many Halloween hats are dirty as well as a result of the ([[Haunted Metal Scrap]]) being made untradeable soon after the release of the update.  Items that are tradable but have been [[Gift Wrap|gifted]] are also considered "dirty".
 
; "Crate hats" : These are hats that are obtainable by unlocking a [[Mann Co. Supply Crate]] with a [[Mann Co. Supply Crate Key]]. Whether the hat was crafted or found via the [[Item drop system]], it is still considered a "crate hat" since it is one that could be obtained from a crate. Therefore, the value of it is slightly diminished in the eyes of traders. (Note: [[Quality#Unusual hats|Unusual hats]] are not considered to fall under this category, despite originating from crates)
 
; "Sweeteners" : Sweeteners are additional non-specific items usually added into a trade negotiation where the value on one side of the trade is perceived to be notably different in comparison to the other.  The goal of adding sweeteners is often to provide additional incentive to trade, despite the perceived difference in value of the original item(s). Sweeteners include, but are not limited to, weapons, paints, description tags, name tags, metal, or in some cases, even other hats.
 
; "Upgrading/Downgrading" : A term used to describe trading a Vintage/Genuine/Unusual item for a corresponding non-Vintage/Genuine/Unusual item plus extra material, or vice versa. In some cases, may also be used to describe trading for the same, but different level, item to attain a specific level item. It may also refer to trading the same unusual quality hat for another unusual quality hat, that is basically the same, except with a different effect. (Ex: Trading a Killer's Kabuto with the Burning Flames effect for a Killer's Kabuto with the Sunbeams effect.)
 
 
===Common Abbreviations===
 
Information on other common abbreviations used in Team Fortress 2 that are not strictly related to trading can be found {{w|Internet slang|here}}.
 
 
 
{|class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" width="100%" cellpadding=2 style="text-align:center; font-size:90%"
 
! colspan="14" style="background-color:#F3A957;" | Item Abbreviations
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="63px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Item'''
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Ye Olde Baker Boy|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Warrior's Spirit|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Frenchman's Beret|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Bill's Hat|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Bonk! Atomic Punch|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Backpack_case.png|50px|link=Backpack]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Earbuds|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Crit-a-Cola|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Fishcake|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Dalokohs Bar|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Claidheamh Mòr|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Concheror|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Connoisseur's Cap|icon-size=63px}}
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="70px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Abbreviation'''
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Ye Olde Baker Boy|Baker]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Warrior's Spirit|Bear Hands]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Frenchman's Beret|Beret]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Bill's Hat|Bills]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Bonk! Atomic Punch|Bonk]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Backpack|BP /<br>Pack]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Earbuds|Buds]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Crit-a-Cola|CaC /<br>C-a-C]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Fishcake|Cake]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Dalokohs Bar|Chocolate]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Claidheamh Mòr|Claymore]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Concheror|Conch]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Connoisseur's Cap|Chef Hat]]
 
|-
 
| colspan="14" style="background-color:#F3A957;" |
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="63px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Item'''
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Coupe D'isaster|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Conjurer's Cowl|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Texas Ten Gallon|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Cloak and Dagger|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Dr's Dapper Topper|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Prince Tavish's Crown|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Dangeresque, Too?|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Backpack_The_Expert%27s_Ordnance_Bundle.png|63px|link=The Expert's Ordnance]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Item_icon_Timbuk-Tuesday_Bundle.png|63px|link=One Thousand and One Demoknights]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Direct Hit|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Big Country|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Professor's Peculiarity|icon-size=63px}}
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="70px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Abbreviation'''
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Coupe D'isaster|Coupe]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Conjurer's Cowl|Cowl /<br>Nippon Hat]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Texas Ten Gallon|Cowboy /<br>10gallon /<br>Texan]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Cloak and Dagger|CnD]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Dr's Dapper Topper|Dappers /<br>Topper]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Prince Tavish's Crown|Demo Crown /<br>Tavish]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Dangeresque, Too?|Demo Glasses]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[The Expert's Ordnance|(1st) Demo Set]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[One Thousand and One Demoknights|Demo Arab Set]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Direct Hit|DH]]
 
| width="7.15%" colspan="2" | Engi hair / Engi mullet <br>[[Big Country|Country]], [[Professor's Peculiarity|Prof]]
 
|-
 
| colspan="14" style="background-color:#F3A957;" |
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="63px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Item'''
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Teddy Roosebelt|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Hound Dog|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Sight for Sore Eyes|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Force-A-Nature|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Fan O'War|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=A Rather Festive Tree|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Fists of Steel|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Googly Gazer|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Whiskered Gentleman|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Ol' Geezer|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Ze Goggles|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Large Luchadore|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Gloves of Running Urgently|icon-size=63px}}
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="70px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Abbreviation'''
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Teddy Roosebelt|Engi Bear /<br>Teddy]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Hound Dog|Elvis /<br>Hound]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Sight for Sore Eyes|Pyro Eyes /<br>Sore Eyes]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Force-A-Nature|FaN]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Fan O'War|Fan /<br> FOW]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[A Rather Festive Tree|Xmas Tree /<br>Festive Tree]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Fists of Steel|FoS]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Googly Gazer|Gazer]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Whiskered Gentleman|Whiskd Gent]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Ol' Geezer|Geezer]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Ze Goggles|Nightvision /<br>Medic Goggles]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Large Luchadore|Heavy Mask /<br>Luchadore]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Gloves of Running Urgently|GRU]]
 
|-
 
| colspan="14" style="background-color:#F3A957;" |
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="63px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Item'''
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Backpack_The_Hibernating_Bear_Bundle.png|63px|link=The Hibernating Bear]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Item_icon_Mobster_Monday_Bundle.png|63px|link=Black Market Business]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Baseball Bill's Sports Shine|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Ritzy Rick's Hair Fixative|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Texas Slim's Dome Shine|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Hottie's Hoodie|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Team Captain|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Troublemaker's Tossle Cap|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Hat of Undeniable Wealth And Respect|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Voodoo Juju|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Rocket Jumper|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Sticky Jumper|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Half-Zatoichi|icon-size=63px}}
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="70px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Abbreviation'''
 
| width="7.15%" | [[The Hibernating Bear|Heavy Bear Set]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Black Market Business|Heavy Mob Set]]
 
| width="7.15%" colspan="3"| Hatless / Bald <br>[[Baseball Bill's Sports Shine|Scout]], [[Ritzy Rick's Hair Fixative|Sniper]], [[Texas Slim's Dome Shine|Engineer]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Hottie's Hoodie|Pyro Hoodie /<br>Hotties]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Team Captain|TC]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Troublemaker's Tossle Cap|Tossle Cap /<br> Tossle]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Hat of Undeniable Wealth And Respect|HOUWAR]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Voodoo Juju|Juju /<br>Voodoo]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Rocket Jumper|R Jumper]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Sticky Jumper|S Jumper]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Half-Zatoichi|Half Zat /<br>Katana /<br>HZ]]
 
|-
 
| colspan="14" style="background-color:#F3A957;" |
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="63px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Item'''
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Mann Co. Supply Crate Key|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Foster's Facade|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Stockbroker's Scarf|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Killing Gloves of Boxing|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Conniver's Kunai|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Lumbricus Lid|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Loch-n-Load|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Lugermorph|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Mann Co. Supply Crate|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Hetman's Headpiece|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Janissary Ketche|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Max's Severed Head|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Buffalo Steak Sandvich|icon-size=63px}}
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="70px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Abbreviation'''
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Mann Co. Supply Crate Key|Key]]
 
| width="7.15%" colspan="2" | KF Set <br>[[Foster's Facade|Mask]], [[Stockbroker's Scarf|Scarf]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Killing Gloves of Boxing|K.G.B.]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Conniver's Kunai|Kunai]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Lumbricus Lid|Lid /<br> Lumb]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Loch-n-Load|LnL /<br> Loch]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Lugermorph|Luger /<br> Max Gun]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Mann Co. Supply Crate|s(#) crate]]
 
| width="7.15%" colspan="2" | M&B Hats <br>[[Hetman's Headpiece|Headpiece]], [[Janissary Ketche|Ketche]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Max's Severed Head|Max Head]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Buffalo Steak Sandvich|Meat /<br> Steak]]
 
|-
 
| colspan="14" style="background-color:#F3A957;" |
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="63px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Item'''
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" colspan="2"| {{Halloween mask possession|Scout|yes}}{{Halloween mask possession|Soldier|yes}}{{Halloween mask possession|Pyro|yes}}<br>{{Halloween mask possession|Demoman|yes}}{{Halloween mask possession|Heavy|yes}}{{Halloween mask possession|Engineer|yes}}<br>{{Halloween mask possession|Medic|yes}}{{Halloween mask possession|Sniper|yes}}{{Halloween mask possession|Spy|yes}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Physician's Procedure Mask|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Backpack_The_Medieval_Medic_Bundle.png|63px|link=The Medieval Medic]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Item_icon_Meet_The_Medic%21_Bundle.png|63px|link=Item_sets#Clinical Trial]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Geisha Boy|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Otolaryngologist's Mirror|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Athletic Supporter|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Backpack_Essential_Accessories.png|63px|link=The Essential Accessories]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=The Superfan|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Modest Pile of Hat|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Frying Pan|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Le Party Phantom|icon-size=63px}}
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="70px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Abbreviation'''
 
| width="7.15%" colspan="2"| Halloween Mask Set
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Physician's Procedure Mask|Medic Mask /<br>Proc Mask]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[The Medieval Medic|Medieval Med Set]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Item sets#Clinical Trial|Meet the Medic set /<br> Uber Set]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Geisha Boy|Medic Jap Hair /<br> Geisha]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Otolaryngologist's Mirror|Medic Mirror]]
 
| width="7.15%" colspan="3" | MNC Set <br>[[Athletic Supporter|Supporter]], [[The Essential Accessories|Access.]], [[The Superfan|Superfan]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Modest Pile of Hat|Modest Pile]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Frying Pan|Pan]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Le Party Phantom|Phantom Mask]]
 
|-
 
| colspan="14" style="background-color:#F3A957;" |
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="63px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Item'''
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Hustler's Hallmark|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Handyman's Handle|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Companion Cube Pin|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Resurrection Associate Pin|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Aperture Labs Hard Hat|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Prussian Pickelhaube|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Brain Bucket|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Dead Cone|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Backpack_The_Gas_Jockey%27s_Gear_Bundle.png|63px|link=The Gas Jockey's Gear]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Noh Mercy|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Exquisite Rack|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Heavy Duty Rag|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Respectless Rubber Glove|icon-size=63px}}
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="70px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Abbreviation'''
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Hustler's Hallmark|Pimp Hat /<br> Hallmark]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Handyman's Handle|Plunger]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Companion Cube Pin|Portal (2) Pin]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Resurrection Associate Pin|Potato Pin /<br> RAP]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Aperture Labs Hard Hat|Potato Hat]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Prussian Pickelhaube|Prussian /<br> Pickle]]
 
| width="7.15%" colspan="2" | PvZ Set <br>[[Brain Bucket|Bucket]], [[Dead Cone|Cone]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[The Gas Jockey's Gear|Polycount Pyro]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Noh Mercy|Oni Mask]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Exquisite Rack|Rack]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Heavy Duty Rag|Rag /<br>Bandana]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Respectless Rubber Glove|Rubber Glove /<br> Chickenglove]]
 
|-
 
| colspan="14" style="background-color:#F3A957;" |
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="63px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Item'''
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Item_icon_Scrap_Metal.png|63px|link=Crafting#Metal]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Item_icon_Reclaimed_Metal.png|63px|link=Crafting#Metal]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Item_icon_Refined_Metal.png|63px|link=Crafting#Metal]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Sun-on-a-Stick|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Sharpened Volcano Fragment|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Spiral Sallet|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Max's Severed Head|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Lugermorph|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Big Kill|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Backpack_The_Special_Delivery_Bundle.png|63px|link=The Special Delivery]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Backpack_Essential_Accessories.png|63px|link=The Essential Accessories]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Spine-Chilling Skull|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Triboniophorus Tyrannus|icon-size=63px}}
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="70px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Abbreviation'''
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Crafting#Metal|Scrap]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Crafting#Metal|Rec]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Crafting#Metal|Ref]]
 
| width="7.15%" colspan="2" | RIFT Set <br>[[Sun-on-a-Stick|Stick]], [[Sharpened Volcano Fragment|Axe]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Spiral Sallet|Knight Helm /<br> Sallet]]
 
| width="7.15%" colspan="3" | Sam & Max Set <br>[[Max's Severed Head|Max Head]], [[Lugermorph|Luger]], [[Big Kill]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[The Special Delivery|Scout Milk Set]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[The Essential Accessories|Scout Socks]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Spine-Chilling Skull|Skull]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Triboniophorus Tyrannus|Slug /<br> Brainslug]]
 
|-
 
| colspan="14" style="background-color:#F3A957;" |
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="63px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Item'''
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Milkman|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Grenadier's Softcap|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Attendant|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Ol' Snaggletooth|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Familiar Fez|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Crocleather Slouch|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Ol' Snaggletooth|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Backpack_The_Croc-o-Style_Kit_Bundle.png|63px|link=The Croc-o-Style Kit]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Item_icon_Timbuk-Tuesday_Bundle.png|63px|link=Lawrence of Australia]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Safe'n'Sound|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Stainless Pot|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Backpack_The_Tank_Buster_Bundle.png|63px|link=The Tank Buster]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Gentle Manne's Service Medal|icon-size=63px}}
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="70px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Abbreviation'''
 
| width="7.15%" colspan="5"| Poly Hat <br>[[Milkman|Scout]], [[Grenadier's Softcap|Soldier]], [[Attendant|Pyro]], [[Ol' Snaggletooth|Sniper]], [[Familiar Fez|Spy]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Crocleather Slouch|Slouch]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Ol' Snaggletooth|Snaggy /<br> Croc Hat]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[The Croc-o-Style Kit|Sniper Croc Set]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Lawrence of Australia|Sniper Arab Set]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Safe'n'Sound|SnS]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Stainless Pot|Solly Pot /<br> Pot]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[The Tank Buster|Solly Poly Set]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Gentle Manne's Service Medal|Solly Medal(#)]]
 
|-
 
| colspan="14" style="background-color:#F3A957;" |
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="63px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Item'''
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Old Guadalajara|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Backpack_The_Saharan_Spy_Bundle.png|63px|link=The Saharan Spy]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Item_icon_Mobster_Monday_Bundle.png|63px|link=The Man of Honor]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Magistrate's Mullet|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Name Tag|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Description Tag|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Three-Rune Blade|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Hero's Tail|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Sign of the Wolf's School|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Towering Pillar of Hats|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Horseless Headless Horsemann's Headtaker|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Ullapool Caber|icon-size=63px}}
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="70px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Abbreviation'''
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Old Guadalajara|Sombrero]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[The Saharan Spy|Poly Spy Set]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[The Man of Honor|Mob Spy Set]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Magistrate's Mullet|Spy Mullet /<br>Judge Hair]]
 
| width="7.15%" colspan="2" | Tag <br>[[Name Tag|Name]], [[Description Tag|Desc]]
 
| width="7.15%" colspan="3" | Witcher Set <br>[[Three-Rune Blade|3Rune /<br>Scout Sword]], [[Hero's Tail|Ponytail]], [[Sign of the Wolf's School|Wolftag]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Towering Pillar of Hats|Tower /<br>Pillar]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Horseless Headless Horsemann's Headtaker|(U)HHHH /<br>HAxe]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Ullapool Caber|Caber]]
 
|-
 
| colspan="14" style="background-color:#F3A957;" |
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="63px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Item'''
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Hard Counter|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Unusual Haunted Metal Scrap|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Villain's Veil|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Dealer's Visor|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | {{icon item|item=Vintage Merryweather|icon-size=63px}}
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Paint_Can_E6E6E6.png|63px|link=An Extraordinary Abundance of Tinge]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Paint_Can_141414.png|63px|link=A Distinctive Lack of Hue]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Paint_Can_32CD32.png|63px|link=The Bitter Taste of Defeat and Lime]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Paint_Can_B8383B.png|63px|link=Team Spirit]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Paint_Can_E7B53B.png|63px|link=Australium Gold]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Paint_Can_FF69B4.png|63px|link=Pink as Hell]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Paint_Can_7D4071.png|63px|link=A Deep Commitment to Purple]]
 
| width="7.15%" style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Image:Paint_Can_7E7E7E.png|63px|link=Aged Moustache Grey]]
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="70px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Abbreviation'''
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Hard Counter|Umbrella /<br> Counter]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Unusual Haunted Metal Scrap|Unusual Metal /<br> UHM]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Villain's Veil|Veil]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Dealer's Visor|Heavy Visor]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Vintage Merryweather|(V) Merry]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[An Extraordinary Abundance of Tinge|White Paint]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[A Distinctive Lack of Hue|Black Paint]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[The Bitter Taste of Defeat and Lime|Lime Paint]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Team Spirit|TS]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Australium Gold|Gold Paint]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Pink as Hell|Pink Paint]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[A Deep Commitment to Purple|Purple Paint /<br>Violet Paint]]
 
| width="7.15%" | [[Aged Moustache Grey|Gray Paint]]
 
|}
 
 
 
{|class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" width="100%" cellpadding=2 style="text-align:center; font-size:90%"
 
! colspan="9" style="background-color:#F3A957;" | Chat Abbreviations
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="63px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Meaning'''
 
| style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | Wanting to buy
 
| style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | Wanting to gift
 
| style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | Wanting to sell
 
| style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | Wanting to trade
 
| style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | Item to item ratio
 
| style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | Scrap = 2 items
 
| style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | [[Promotional items]]
 
| style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | Looking For
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="70px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Abbreviation'''
 
| WTB
 
| WTG
 
| WTS
 
| WTT
 
| X:X
 
| Scrap Banking
 
| Promo
 
| LF
 
|-
 
| colspan="14" style="background-color:#F3A957;" |
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="63px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Meaning'''
 
| style="background-color:#FFDDAD;" | Not For Sale
 
| style="background:#2a2725; text-shadow:2px 1px 1px #24201B; text-align:center;" | {{tf2b|Unique|quality=unique}}
 
| style="background:#2a2725; text-shadow:2px 1px 1px #24201B; text-align:center;" | {{tf2b|Vintage|quality=vintage}}
 
| style="background:#2a2725; text-shadow:2px 1px 1px #24201B; text-align:center;" | {{tf2b|Vintage Vintage|quality=vintage}}
 
| style="background:#2a2725; text-shadow:2px 1px 1px #24201B; text-align:center;" | {{tf2b|Unusual|quality=unusual}}
 
| style="background:#2a2725; text-shadow:2px 1px 1px #24201B; text-align:center;" | {{tf2b|Genuine|quality=genuine}}
 
| style="background:#2a2725; text-shadow:2px 1px 1px #24201B; text-align:center;" | {{tf2b|Strange|quality=strange}}
 
|-
 
| width="8%" height="70px" style="background-color:#ffbd7e;" | '''Abbreviation'''
 
| NFS
 
| NV
 
| V
 
| VV
 
| U
 
| G
 
| S
 
|}
 
 
 
In general, one method that can be used for hats with names that are 4-6 syllables, i.e. the [[Hustler's Hallmark]], [[Ye Olde Baker Boy]], and the [[Officer's Ushanka]], is to abbreviate the hat name by using only the first word or the last word. For example, the Hustler's Hallmark can be abbreviated to Hustler's or Hallmark. But the Ye Olde Baker Boy and the Officer's Ushanka can only be abbreviated to Baker Boy and Ushanka respectively.
 
 
Alternatively, one can state the class that the item is for as the prefix and what the item looks like for the suffix. An example would be Demo Crown for [[Prince Tavish's Crown]], and the Soldier Pot for the [[Stainless Pot]].
 
  
 
==Untradable items==
 
==Untradable items==

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Trading is an in-game system first introduced in the Mann-Conomy Update that allows players to swap weapons, hats, misc items, and tools with others. Players with a free account have limited trading options. They are allowed to receive items, but are unable to send items to other players.

Mechanics

The trading screen, with an example trade in progress.
A successful trade.

To reach the trading screen from the main menu, select the Items button, and then the Trading icon.

Players may request a trade with a fellow user from their friends list, from the current game server or by entering the Steam Community URL of another player. A trading request will be sent to that player, providing they are online and are currently playing Team Fortress 2. Should the receiver choose to accept the trade, the game screen will be replaced with the trading screen. Should the player deny the trade or not accept within the 30 second time limit, the trade will be canceled. There is a 30 second time period until another trade request can be sent.

Up to eight items of any kind can be traded from one player to another in a single transaction. The user's trading boxes are the upper eight on the right side of the screen. In order to offer items for trade, the user may either select and drag them from their backpack (displayed on the left) into any of their available boxes or double-click on them, which will automatically move them into the first available box. The lower eight trading boxes display the other user's trade offer. The trading window also shows the color of the item's Rarity as a background and outline. Both users can communicate and determine the trade using the provided private chat box visible under the backpack.

After reviewing the items offered in the trade, both users must click the "Ready to Trade" checkbox. If the offer is changed, the players will be required to click "Ready to Trade" again. Once both users are ready to trade, they can then click "Trade Now" to complete the trade.

It is possible to continue playing and leave the trade window in the background, by pressing the Esc key. Pressing Esc again returns to the trade window. A player wishing to block all trade requests can do so using the game options.

Audio Cues

There are several small sound files that play to alert the traders to certain events:

Steam Trading

Steam Trading is a feature introduced on August 9, 2011. The feature is currently in the beta stage, and any user may participate. By opting in to the program through their Steam Settings, the user is able to trade their in-game items for gift copies of Steam games with other users. For more information, see the Steam Trading FAQ page at support.steampowered.com.

Trading Tips

Keep the following tips in mind for an enjoyable trading experience.

  • Pay attention to the background color of the items being traded, signifying Rarity.
  • Always re-check items being traded after seeing the "Offer is changing... Please wait" message.
  • Trades should be conducted with patience. Don't give into the other player's pressure if they're pushing you into a trade you're not happy with.
  • Keep your backpack tidy. A well-organized inventory will allow you to easily show a trading partner the items they're looking for.
  • Respect goes a long way in a trade.
  • Always remember that patience is the key. There will usually be somebody who will want to take your trade.
  • Keep in mind that certain sites or forums such as the official TF2 steam forum has a trading section. This is handy for setting up fair trades and a good place to consult if one is not sure about the value of an item.
  • Avoid trades involving more than 8 items(split it up into separate trades). For an example, if you were selling an item for 19 refined, a scammer could give you 8 refined for the item in the first trade and then run away with your item.
  • Avoid trading for cash/games, especially without a middleman. The trader could take your game/cash/item and you have no way to ensure that they give it back.
  • Check the reputation of who you deal with, and make sure that the person you are trading with is the same person that you looked up. Click on their avatar during trade to inspect their profile.

Untradable items

However, most of these items are 'gift-wrappable'. See Gift Wrap.

Update history

September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)
  • Added trading.

October 6, 2010 Patch

  • The Trading dialog now starts with the chat window having focus.
  • Gifted items are now craftable and tradable.
  • Community, Self-Made, and Valve items are not tradable or usable in crafting.

October 20, 2010 Patch

  • Added some anti-scam advice to the chat window.
  • Increased trading slots to 8 slots per person.
  • Added item rarity colors.
  • Added the item’s original name to the item description.
  • Made most tools tradable.
  • Fixed Ellis' Cap and the Frying Pan not being tradable

October 27, 2010 Patch (Scream Fortress Update)

  • Gentle Manne's Service Medal is now tradable.

January 3, 2011 Patch

  • The Earbuds and Gentle Manne's Service Medal are now gift wrappable.

January 19, 2011 Patch

  • Added a note in the trading dialog to let you know when your trading partner is typing.

February 7, 2011 Patch

  • Updated the RIFT pre-order items to be not-tradable until the RIFT pre-order period is over

February 24, 2011 Patch (Community Map Pack Update)

  • [Undocumented] Fixed trades only displaying one of the items traded to the server.

March 1, 2011 Patch

  • Updated the Sharpened Volcano Fragment and the Sun-on-a-Stick so they can be traded.

March 15, 2011 Patch

  • Updated The Shogun Pack items to be tradeable.

March 21, 2011 Patch

  • Hero's Hachimaki now tradable.

May 5, 2011 Patch (Replay Update)

  • [Undocumented] The Hetman's Headpiece, the Janissary Ketche,The Dead Cone, and The Brain Bucket were made craftable, tradable, and could be found in drops.

May 19, 2011 Patch

June 14, 2011 Patch

August 9, 2011 Patch

Notes

  • If you have been scammed, you can file a Steam support ticket and explain the situation. It helps to provide evidence of the scam, such as conversation logs of negotiations or screenshots/videos of the scammed transaction. Valve has clearly stated, however, that they will not do anything to recover your items if you are a victim of a phishing scam. A complete list of trading guidelines can be found here.
  • Strange weapons traded via Steam Trading will retain their rank and kill-count.

Demonstration

Gallery

See also

External links