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You forgot about every hat also being themed. Every trade has keywords that with the proper knowledge, gives you some idea on what to expect.

Favorite/dream hat- My favorite hat is actually named profit. Thus, i will find an old buyout price from mid July 2010 and quote that as my price. Aka, I dont dream about this hat anymore, I dream of better hats now.

Themed- Any unusual with an effect.

Please offer, want any offers, love orange text- No one has offered on this hat at all and I've bumped it 12 times in the last 6 hours. With the right offer, I may sell slightly below value

Current offer- Many times they are simply comparable hats but worth slightly more than the unusual on sale. It is not uncommon for the current offer or c/o to actually be worth more than the buyout. Rarely, this list will include actual offers from others.

No unusuals please- Ha ha, now that I uncrated an unusual team captain, I can actually demand buds/cash. Or on lower tiered hats, its also known as "I dont actually want to see any offers".

Buyout price- Typically a random number generated by a friend with very little knowledge of actual unusual prices.

Promos are overrated- The individual has an unusual hat just attractive enough that others are willing to try to upgrade to but not so attractive that anyone actually wants to pay money for. (see circling hearts big chief)

Price check please- In the right setting and right timing, you can pick up an usual on the cheap. Or conversely, if you're feeling upset or playful, you can quote an absurdly high number. That'll teach "your friend" to charge you full price for their spare scout socks

BTW this is my favorite post. I'm asking a minimum of 2 replies. Insults will be reported!