{"id":20007,"date":"2026-03-03T23:58:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T23:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/?p=20007"},"modified":"2026-05-04T20:58:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T20:58:26","slug":"most-expensive-tf2-items-top-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/most-expensive-tf2-items\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Expensive TF2 Items \u2013 TOP 11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Team Fortress has one of the most unique and long-standing in-game economies, with certain items reaching astronomical prices due to rarity, demand, and trade history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some TF2 items, especially <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/most-expensive-hats-in-tf2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Unusual hats<\/a> and Collector\u2019s items, have sold for thousands of dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\nh2 {\n   color: blue;\n}\n\nh3 {\n   color: purple;\n}\n\na {\n  color: #007BFF; \/* Bootstrap blue or change to any shade you like *\/\n  font-weight: bold;\n  text-decoration: none; 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color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      FAQs\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-9a06c632-5ad5-4e0b-93b2-65884c6907d4\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/tf2\/sell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #0058bd; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Sell TF2 Skins at Tradeit.gg<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='top-11-most-expensive-tf2-items'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 11 Most Expensive TF2 Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Item Name<\/th><th>Type<\/th><th>Classification<\/th><th>Estimated Price (USD)<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Collector\u2019s Professional Killstreak Australium Weapons (general)<\/td><td>Various Weapons<\/td><td>Collector\u2019s + Australium<\/td><td>$3,500 \u2013 $8,000+<\/td><td>Value depends heavily on weapon type<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strange Golden Frying Pan<\/td><td>Melee Weapon<\/td><td>Drop-exclusive + Strange<\/td><td>$6,000 \u2013 $8,000<\/td><td>MvM reward item; very low drop rate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Collector\u2019s Professional Killstreak Eyelander<\/td><td>Melee Weapon<\/td><td>Collector\u2019s<\/td><td>$6,000 \u2013 $9,000<\/td><td>Very small number exist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Burning Flames Big Kill<\/td><td>Secondary Weapon<\/td><td>Promotional + Unusual<\/td><td>$7,000 \u2013 $10,000<\/td><td>Promo item from <em>Sam &amp; Max<\/em>, extremely limited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scorching Flames Modest Pile of Hat<\/td><td>Cosmetic (Hat)<\/td><td>Unusual (Scorching Flames)<\/td><td>$8,000 \u2013 $12,000<\/td><td>One of the oldest and most desirable hats<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Burning Flames Killer Exclusive<\/td><td>Cosmetic (Hat)<\/td><td>Unusual (Burning Flames)<\/td><td>$10,000 \u2013 $13,000<\/td><td>Rare promo hat turned high-end Unusual<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Collector\u2019s Professional Killstreak Australium Rocket Launcher<\/td><td>Primary Weapon<\/td><td>Collector\u2019s + Australium<\/td><td>$10,000 \u2013 $15,000<\/td><td>Extremely rare crafted variant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Burning Flames Tyrant\u2019s Helm<\/td><td>Cosmetic (Hat)<\/td><td>Unusual (Burning Flames)<\/td><td>$12,000 \u2013 $18,000<\/td><td>Top-tier <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/best-soldier-cosmetics-in-tf2-top-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Soldier cosmetic<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Burning Flames Team Captain<\/td><td>Cosmetic (Hat)<\/td><td>Unusual (Burning Flames)<\/td><td>$15,000 \u2013 $25,000<\/td><td>Highly iconic and in constant demand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Collector\u2019s Professional Killstreak Golden Frying Pan<\/td><td>Melee Weapon<\/td><td>Collector\u2019s + One-of-a-kind-tier<\/td><td>$20,000 \u2013 $30,000<\/td><td>Among the rarest possible item combinations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unusual Burning Flames Hat of Undeniable Wealth and Respect<\/td><td>Cosmetic (Hat)<\/td><td>Unusual (Burning Flames)<\/td><td>$30,000 \u2013 $40,000+<\/td><td>One of the rarest Unusual combinations ever<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at the top 11 most expensive TF2 items ever, in reverse order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='11-collector-s-professional-killstreak-australium-weapons'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Collector\u2019s Professional Killstreak Australium Weapons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-01-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"TF2 expensive items\" class=\"wp-image-30871\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-01.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-01-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-01-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-01-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-01-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-01-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-01.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Collector\u2019s Australium weapons are already rare, but combining them with Professional Killstreak kits significantly increases their value. Some of these weapons, like the Collector\u2019s Professional Killstreak Australium Rocket Launcher, have sold for over $4,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='10-burning-flames-team-captain'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Burning Flames Team Captain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Team Captain is one of the most recognizable hats in TF2. When paired with the Burning Flames effect, it becomes an extremely valuable item. Sales have been recorded in the $5,000+ range, making it a highly desirable hat among traders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='9-strange-golden-frying-pan'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Strange Golden Frying Pan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TF2-Expensive-Item-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"TF2 Expensive Item 1\" class=\"wp-image-20264\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TF2-Expensive-Item-1.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TF2-Expensive-Item-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TF2-Expensive-Item-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TF2-Expensive-Item-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TF2-Expensive-Item-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TF2-Expensive-Item-1-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TF2-Expensive-Item-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Golden <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/how-to-get-the-frying-pan-in-tf2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Frying Pan<\/a> is one of TF2\u2019s most legendary weapons. The strange version tracks kills, making it even more exclusive. Its golden sheen and limited availability have pushed prices up to $7,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='8-collector-s-professional-killstreak-eyelander'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Collector\u2019s Professional Killstreak Eyelander<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Collector\u2019s Eyelander is an already rare weapon, but when combined with a Professional Killstreak Kit, it reaches insane values. Only a few exist in circulation, with some trades happening at nearly $8,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='7-burning-flames-big-kill'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Burning Flames Big Kill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Big Kill is a rare promotional weapon given to TF2 players who owned Sam &amp; Max: The Devil\u2019s Playhouse. When combined with the Burning Flames Unusual effect, it reaches prices of around $9,000, making it one of the rarest pistol skins in TF2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='6-scorching-flames-modest-pile-of-hat'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Scorching Flames Modest Pile of Hat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Modest Pile of Hat is one of TF2\u2019s oldest cosmetics, and when paired with the Scorching Flames effect, it becomes a prized collector\u2019s item. Some trades have been recorded in the $10,000 range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='5-burning-flames-killer-exclusive'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Burning Flames Killer Exclusive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-02-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"TF2 expensive items\" class=\"wp-image-30872\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-02.webp\" data-full-size=\"1280x720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-02-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-02-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-02-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-02.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Killer Exclusive is a journalist-style hat, and with the Burning Flames effect, it becomes an ultra-rare and valuable cosmetic. Some of these hats have been sold for over $12,000.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-6da8e108-2217-4340-b500-6aa8398d019a\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/tf2\/trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #0010c5; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Trade TF2 Skins at Tradeit.gg<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id='4-collector-s-professional-killstreak-australium-rocket-launcher'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Collector\u2019s Professional Killstreak Australium Rocket Launcher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Australium Rocket Launcher is already one of the most desirable weapons in TF2, and when combined with a Collector\u2019s Grade and Professional Killstreak Kit, it reaches absurd prices. Some have been traded for $14,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='3-burning-flames-tyrant-s-helm'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Burning Flames Tyrant\u2019s Helm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TF2-Expensive-Item-2-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"TF2 Expensive Item 2\" class=\"wp-image-20266\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TF2-Expensive-Item-2.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TF2-Expensive-Item-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TF2-Expensive-Item-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TF2-Expensive-Item-2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TF2-Expensive-Item-2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TF2-Expensive-Item-2-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TF2-Expensive-Item-2.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tyrant\u2019s Helm is an iconic Soldier hat, and the Burning Flames version is one of the most valuable Unusuals in TF2. Some of these have sold for around $16,000, making it one of the highest-valued Soldier cosmetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='2-collector-s-professional-killstreak-golden-frying-pan'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Collector\u2019s Professional Killstreak Golden Frying Pan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Golden Frying Pan is already legendary, but a Collector\u2019s version with a Professional Killstreak Kit is one of the rarest items in TF2 history. Some of these have been sold for $25,000 or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='1-unusual-burning-flames-unusual-hat-of-undeniable-wealth-and-respect'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Unusual Burning Flames Unusual Hat of Undeniable Wealth and Respect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-03-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"TF2 expensive items\" class=\"wp-image-30873\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-03.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-03-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-03-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-03-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-03-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-03-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TF2-Expensive-Items-03.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Topping the list is the Unusual Hat of Undeniable Wealth and Respect with Burning Flames. This hat is already a status symbol, and when combined with one of the most desirable Unusual effects, it becomes the most expensive TF2 item, with sales reaching $35,000+.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-f9443e25-ed71-42f0-a654-11df186349e2\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/tf2\/store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #0025cc; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Buy Team Fortress 2 (TF2) Skins at Tradeit.gg&#8217;s Marketplace<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='summary'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamfortress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">TF2<\/a>\u2019s item economy remains one of the most fascinating in gaming history. With Unusual effects, Collector\u2019s items, and promotional weapons driving value, some items have reached insane real-world prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='faqs'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='what-is-the-most-expensive-item-in-team-fortress-2'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What is the most expensive item in Team Fortress 2?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Some of the most expensive items are <strong>Unusual hats<\/strong> with rare effects, like Burning Flames or Scorching Flames variants. Certain one-of-a-kind or glitched items have sold for thousands of dollars, making them the top tier of the TF2 economy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='why-are-some-tf2-items-so-expensive'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Why are some TF2 items so expensive?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Prices are driven by <strong>rarity, demand, and uniqueness<\/strong>. Limited drops, discontinued effects, unusual particle effects, and historical value all contribute to extremely high prices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='what-are-unusual-items-in-tf2'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What are Unusual items in TF2?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Unusual items are cosmetics with special particle effects. They are very rare and are usually obtained from crates. 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Certain one-of-a-kind or glitched items have sold for thousands of dollars, making them the top tier of the TF2 economy.","type":"aioseo\/faq","question":"What is the most expensive item in Team Fortress 2?"},{"hidden":false,"schemaBlockId":"aioseo-mornojkq","tagName":"h3","um_is_restrict":false,"um_who_access":"0","um_roles_access":[],"um_message_type":"0","um_message_content":"","answer":"Prices are driven by rarity, demand, and uniqueness. Limited drops, discontinued effects, unusual particle effects, and historical value all contribute to extremely high prices.","type":"aioseo\/faq","question":"Why are some TF2 items so expensive?"},{"hidden":false,"schemaBlockId":"aioseo-mornok2w","tagName":"h3","um_is_restrict":false,"um_who_access":"0","um_roles_access":[],"um_message_type":"0","um_message_content":"","answer":"Unusual items are cosmetics with special particle effects. They are very rare and are usually obtained from crates. 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