MAC-10 Case Hardened Guide: Blue Gem Patterns & Tier Rankings
Master Guide to MAC-10 Case Hardened Blue Gem Patterns & Tier Rankings
Understanding Blue Gem Patterns
There are four different tiers in the index, numbered 1-4 in order of value, with 1 being the highest and 4 lowest. The numbers in the opposite column signify the seed patterns, which are basically a variation in the Case Hardened pattern transferred onto the weapon from a color sheet.
MAC-10 Blue Gem Classifications
Tier 1 patterns have the highest amount of the Blue stain from the Case Hardened finish, and thus generate the highest amounts of overpay for the skin, sometimes several times over the average market value, due to their rarity and demand. The amount of the blue stain gradually decreases as you go down the tiers, and the least amount is present on patterns from Tier 4, which are equivalent in value to the average market value at which the skin sells for.
Tier 1 Blue Gem Patterns:
The Tier 1 patterns represent the highest value MAC-10 Case Hardened patterns, featuring the most blue stain coverage and commanding premium prices due to their exceptional rarity and visual appeal.
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Blue Gem Pattern Tiers
Tier 1 - Blue Gem (Highest)
5 patterns - Highest amount of blue stain
Tier 1 Blue Gem Pattern Seeds
Tier 1 patterns have the highest amount of the Blue stain from the Case Hardened finish, and thus generate the highest amounts of overpay for the skin, sometimes several times over the average market value, due to their rarity and demand.
Tier 2 - Blue Gem (Great)
14 patterns - Great blue stain coverage
Tier 2 Blue Gem Pattern Seeds
These patterns have great blue stain coverage and still command significant overpay over market value. They offer excellent value for collectors seeking Blue Gem patterns at more accessible prices.
Tier 3 - Blue Gem (Good)
103 patterns - Good blue stain coverage
Tier 3 Blue Gem Pattern Seeds
The amount of the blue stain gradually decreases as you go down the tiers. These patterns have good blue coverage and still qualify as Blue Gem patterns, providing solid value for collectors.
Tier 4 - Blue Gem (Average)
149 patterns - Equivalent to average market value
Tier 4 Blue Gem Pattern Seeds
The least amount of blue stain is present on patterns from Tier 4, which are equivalent in value to the average market value at which the skin sells for. These provide entry-level access to Blue Gem classification.
Blue Gem Trading Tips
Tier 1 patterns generate the highest amounts of overpay, sometimes several times over the average market value.
The tier system is numbered 1-4 in order of value, with 1 being the highest and 4 lowest.
Pattern seeds are variations in the Case Hardened pattern transferred onto the weapon from a color sheet.
The amount of blue stain gradually decreases as you go down the tiers due to rarity and demand factors.
Lower float values are crucial for Case Hardened patterns as they maintain color vibrancy and pattern clarity.
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