MAC-10 | Fade

MAC-10 | Fade is a CS2 SMG skin with a bright color gradient over a chrome base. Gold-orange, pink, purple, and deep blue cover the receiver, contrasting with dark hardware. Its uncluttered look suits players who prefer color over illustrations or lettering. Factory New and Minimal Wear exteriors are available in standard and Souvenir versions, but there is no StatTrak™ edition.

Description

MAC-10 | Fade is a CS2 finish for the Terrorist-side MAC-10, pairing a compact SMG with a colorful metallic receiver. The weapon offers a high rate of fire, balanced by poor spread accuracy and high recoil. Its Anodized Airbrushed finish uses transparent color over chrome rather than a solid, opaque paint scheme. Warm shades occupy the lower front, while pink and red lead into purple and deep blue toward the rear. Dark components frame the colored receiver, keeping the barrel, grip, and magazine visually separate from the gradient. With no visible artwork or lettering, the finish suits players seeking a clean design with a bright focal point. Buyers can choose between standard and Souvenir copies without needing to consider a StatTrak counter. When comparing listings, exterior, exact float value, and version help distinguish otherwise similarly named copies.

History and Origin

MAC-10 | Fade was released on May 26, 2015, as part of The Chop Shop Collection. Operation Bloodhound was the update that brought the finish into the game. Valve created the skin, rather than a community designer. Its collection origin remains relevant today because it determines which skins qualify for the collection-specific trade-up route. Industrial Grade skins from The Chop Shop Collection can be used as inputs for that contract. The outcome is random among the collection's Mil-Spec Grade skins, rather than a guaranteed Fade. Buyers can also obtain existing copies through the Steam Community Market, independently of the original release. Player-to-player trades offer another current acquisition route for those exchanging items rather than purchasing a market listing.

Finish Style

The finish uses the Anodized Airbrushed style, giving the receiver a smooth metallic color transition. Transparent layers blend over a chrome foundation, allowing the underlying reflective character to remain part of the design. Gold-orange appears along the lower front of the receiver, establishing the warm end of the palette. Red and pink spread through the middle without forming a separate illustration or graphic. Toward the rear, purple transitions into deep blue, completing the cooler end of the fade. The upper ridges carry bright pink and violet highlights that emphasize the receiver's raised edges. The barrel, grip, long magazine, trigger guard, and folding stock remain dark gray or black. An olive-gray fabric strap hangs from the front, with pale metallic fittings adding a smaller contrasting detail. The absence of visible lettering keeps attention on the gradient, the chrome base, and the contrast between painted and dark components.

Float Value

MAC-10 | Fade has a float value range of 0.00 to 0.08. Its only exteriors are Factory New and Minimal Wear, with no Field-Tested, Well-Worn, or Battle-Scarred copies. Standard and Souvenir versions are available, but there is no StatTrak™ edition; version choice is separate from exterior condition.

Rarity and Popularity

MAC-10 | Fade belongs to the Mil-Spec Grade rarity tier within The Chop Shop Collection. Its collection acquisition chance is 0.64%, which should not be treated as the probability of receiving it from a particular trade-up contract. Professional players device, s1mple, and adreN have owned the skin, although ownership alone does not establish current market demand.

Why it’s Popular:

• Bright receiver gradient contrasts with dark hardware

• Chrome base adds a metallic visual character

• Clean design without visible artwork or lettering

• Standard and Souvenir versions offer different collecting choices

Price Range

The live MAC-10 | Fade price range is $31.23 to $106.33. These bounds cover the whole skin, rather than a fixed exterior or version. Compare Factory New and Minimal Wear listings by their exact float value, not just the exterior label. Standard and Souvenir copies should also be checked separately, without assuming that either version always costs more. Before deciding where to buy, sell, or trade, match the listing's version and condition to the specific item being considered.

How to Obtain

1. Buy Directly through Eneba Skins

One of the fastest and most straightforward options is to purchase skins directly through Eneba Skins. You can browse available CS2 skins, compare prices, and choose the items that best fit your budget.

2. Trade Up Contracts

A Trade Up Contract can exchange 10 Industrial Grade skins from The Chop Shop Collection for 1 Mil-Spec Grade skin from that collection. MAC-10 | Fade is a possible result, but the outcome is random among the eligible Mil-Spec Grade skins. This route provides a chance at the finish rather than the certainty of buying a specific copy.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

MAC-10 | Fade can be bought on the Steam Community Market by selecting an available listing. Check the exterior and whether the item is a standard or Souvenir version before purchasing. Unlike a trade-up contract, a direct purchase lets the buyer choose the listed copy instead of accepting a random result.

4. Trade with Other Players

Players can obtain MAC-10 | Fade through a trade with another player who owns it. Review the offered item's exact float, exterior, and standard or Souvenir status before accepting. Compare the specific copy with relevant listings rather than valuing every Fade as an identical item.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Existing market copies and trade-up contracts provide acquisition routes, so the skin should not be treated as having a fixed supply. Professional ownership adds collecting interest, but it does not demonstrate predictable sales volume or a proven price trend. For practical trading, compare standard and Souvenir copies separately, then narrow the comparison by exterior and exact float.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Distinctive chrome-backed gradient gives the finish a clear identity

• Professional ownership includes device, s1mple, and adreN

• Souvenir availability adds another collecting option

• The Chop Shop Collection provides a clear collecting context

MAC-10 | Fade receives a medium investment rating, supported by its distinctive finish, professional ownership, and standard or Souvenir collecting options. Trade-up availability allows additional copies to enter circulation, while future resale demand remains uncertain. It is better approached as a considered cosmetic purchase than as an expectation of financial returns.