ShadowPay
marketplace, p2pShadowPay is a CS2 skin marketplace offering P2P trading, instant selling, and buying with low 5% seller fees and 0% buyer fees.[1][5][8] It provides fast payouts via methods like PayPal, crypto, and bank cards, backed by Xsolla for security and reliability.[1][5]
What users are saying about ShadowPay
What users love
- +Responsive and helpful support team
- +Low transaction fees and competitive prices
- +Simple, easy-to-use interface
- +Fast skin delivery and transactions
What users complain about
- −Withdrawals sometimes take longer than expected
- −Trades frequently canceled without clear explanation
- −Forced KYC after deposit without prior warning
- −Items not delivered; funds stuck with no compensation
Price vs Steam (median)
Per-skin % deviation from Steam Community Market, then median across the filtered basket. Outliers below 20% or above 500% of Steam are excluded.
| Skin ↕ | Price ↕ | vs Steam ↓ |
|---|---|---|
★ Karambit | Lore (Field-Tested)
|
$612.44 | -27.9% |
★ Karambit | Autotronic (Battle-Scarred)
|
$757.79 | -30.1% |
★ Talon Knife | Tiger Tooth (Factory New)
|
$486.91 | -33.0% |
★ Butterfly Knife | Slaughter (Field-Tested)
|
$1210.31 | -33.5% |
AK-47 | Vulcan (Minimal Wear)
|
$380.85 | -33.7% |
★ Talon Knife | Marble Fade (Factory New)
|
$586.35 | -34.0% |
★ Butterfly Knife | Lore (Minimal Wear)
|
$1034.63 | -35.3% |
★ Karambit | Marble Fade (Factory New)
|
$1121.85 | -36.9% |
Background & story
It has gained recognition for facilitating over 9.9 million trades and attracting substantial traffic within the community, particularly noted for its straightforward approach without complex add-ons like case openings.
How buying & selling works
Users connect their Steam account via OAuth to access the platform. Buyers fund their ShadowPay wallet using cards, crypto, or skin deposits, then purchase listings; skins transfer swiftly to the buyer's Steam inventory after payment, subject to Steam's 8-day trade lock and cancellation period.
What sets it apart
ShadowPay provides a mobile app and browser extension for on-the-go access to trading. A public API and Steam Web API key integration support advanced users.
Trust signals beyond reviews
It employs SSL encryption, two-step Steam authentication, and bot escrow for trade security. The platform publishes no public third-party security audits, esports sponsorships, or regulatory registrations like EU AML or MSB.