What's a Mann Co. Supply Crate worth?

This article is part of the weekly features: May 25-31.

Sure, let's talk this article about the infamous Mann Co. Supply Crate, the item that always drops and can annoy players of Team Fortress 2.



Mann Co. Supply Crates were introduced in the Polycount (Mannconomy Update). These originally only came with 1 series type. Now, today in Team Fortress 2, there are 18 different series, with only Series 16-18 dropping as part of the weekly item cap.

Crates are "junk" items to most people. A lot of people cannot afford the price of Mann Co. Supply Crate Keys. (2 Refined Metal + 1 Reclaimed Metal) = 42 weapons that craft together.

Or... spend real life money to buy your own keys. ($2.49)

Or... trade hats for them. Most new hats go for 3-4 keys. Bill's Hat goes for 5-6. Earbuds goes for 10-12.

Or... cross your fingers and get an Unusual hat. Unusuals are cool-looking hats with a particle effect attached to the hat.

There are many types of