Rich/Poor Inventory in CS2: Expensive and Cheap Yellow Sets for Any Budget!
In CS2, yellow color is quite rare. Therefore, in this article, we’ve compiled two sets of skins in yellow color schemes, which inevitably include various shades like orange or gold. We’ll examine each weapon category, focus on their visual appeal, and answer the question: is it worth overpaying for expensive skins? Let’s go!
Gloves + Knife
Budget Option:
- Moto Gloves | Transport + Falchion Knife | Lore ($395.26)
This duo is a real find for yellow lovers. The gloves shine with bright yellow leather featuring a barely noticeable pixel camouflage in yellow tones, complemented by beige protectors and gray-yellow inserts inside. They look stylish and modern, emphasizing the aesthetic of this model. The knife pays homage to the legendary AWP | Dragon Lore: its blade gleams with golden paint featuring Celtic patterns in golden tones, while the green-tinted handle perfectly complements the overall look. This set is an almost unparalleled choice for a budget yellow set – the only thing you can change is the knife model, but the Lore colorway is the foundation.
Premium Option:
- Sport Gloves | Omega + Flip Knife | Tiger Tooth ($1090.47)
Sport Gloves | Omega bring balance to the premium set: their black-gray textured base is decorated with yellow accents that don’t steal attention but harmoniously complement other skins from this set. For a fairer comparison, we decided not to stray from folding models and settled on the Flip Knife | Tiger Tooth. Its chrome blade shines yellow with brown tiger stripes, perfectly matching the black inserts of the gloves. This combo looks expensive and balances the excessive brightness of yellow skins.
What to Choose?
The budget set is an explosion of yellow, perfect for a bright style. The premium option is more balanced thanks to black accents, making it universal for combining with other skins. If you want maximum yellow, go for the budget combo. If you need elegant luxury, premium is your choice.
P2000
Budget Option:
- P2000 | Amber Fade (Field-Tested, $3.33)
Note that we replaced USP-S with P2000, as there are practically no yellow skins for USP-S. P2000 | Amber Fade is a compact burst of energy. The chrome body shimmers with yellow gradients, where green and orange shades play secondary roles. For a quite symbolic price, you get a stylish and unobtrusive skin that perfectly fits into a yellow set.
Premium Option:
- P2000 | Scorpion (Minimal Wear, $19.84)
Scorpion shines with a golden slide featuring wavy orange lines that only slightly shade the yellow base. The scorpion image on the grip adds character and looks like a tattoo sketch from the 2000s. This is a minimalist but status skin that has its own special style.
What to Choose?
Both skins are similar in mood, but Scorpion looks slightly more solid thanks to its golden shine. The price difference is small, so the choice depends on whether you want a bit more gloss or are ready to save money. We’d take Scorpion for its charisma.
Glock-18
Budget Option:
- Glock-18 | Bullet Queen (Field-Tested, $6.74)
Bullet Queen is explosive art in black and yellow. The slide is decorated with chaotic stars and cartoon bullets with various emotions, and the grip features the main character – a winking queen in a crown. The yellow color creates a bright and memorable image that perfectly fits into our budget set.
Premium Option:
- Glock-18 | Brass (Minimal Wear, $48.03)
Brass is about golden minimalism. The brass slide with patina shines like precious metal, while other parts remain unpainted, emphasizing elegance. This is more of a golden than yellow skin, but it adds even more weight and confidence to the premium set.
What to Choose?
Bullet Queen wins due to brightness, art, and perfect yellow palette. Brass looks prestigious, but its golden shade is less suitable for a yellow set. If you get Bullet Queen in Factory New, there will be less wear and it will undoubtedly become the obvious favorite for price and style.
AK-47
Budget Option:
- AK-47 | The Outsiders (Field-Tested, $8.63)
The Outsiders is street art in all its glory. The rifle looks like it was painted with graffiti on a city wall, but most importantly – yellow color dominates on the play side, which literally saves the budget set. You can’t find a better solution in this price range, so we had to be creative.
Premium Option:
- AK-47 | Fuel Injector (Field-Tested, $325.79)
This is a must-have for a yellow set. The bright yellow receiver and handguard shine, while the dark gray grip and carbon insert add contrast. By the way, the gear engraving on the magazine and “Supercharged” inscription refer to the original version of the skin.
What to Choose?
Fuel Injector is the perfect yellow skin, though its price really bites. The Outsiders is a decent option, but more about desperation, so we try to find budget for Fuel Injector and consider lower quality versions.
M4A1-S
Budget Option:
- M4A1-S | Chantico’s Fire (Field-Tested, $37.74)
Chantico’s Fire is a tribute to the Aztec goddess of fire. Yellow ornament with Indian patterns shines on the body, emphasized by yellow outlining. The stock features “Chantiko” inscription in smiley form, adding playfulness. Red shades are secondary but add warmth.
Premium Option:
- M4A1-S | Golden Coil (Minimal Wear, $146.42)
Here, a golden snake attacking an enemy on a black matte background immediately catches the eye. The golden pattern imitating snake skin and plant patterns make the skin luxurious. The beige ornament on the grip plays a secondary role, yielding to the golden shine.
What to Choose?
Both skins are gorgeous: Chantico’s Fire delights with bright yellow and unique art, while Golden Coil offers golden luxury. If you get Golden Coil in Field-Tested, the price will drop, but the choice depends on whether you want pure yellow or more golden chic.
M4A4
Budget Option:
- M4A4 | Buzz Kill (Field-Tested, $14.06)
Yellow color dominates the body, complemented by wavy lines and geometric patterns. Green stripes on the magazine are secondary, while white inscriptions add contrast. The skin is bright and perfectly fits into the budget set.
Premium Option:
- M4A4 | Hellish (Minimal Wear, $90.12)
Hellish is a novelty from the Train 2025 collection with a glitter effect that makes the flame on the body shine. Yellow shades shimmer, creating an unusual vibe. This is a fresh skin that will definitely surprise everyone on the server.
What to Choose?
Buzz Kill is better suited for a yellow set due to the dominant yellow color. Hellish is cool due to novelty and glitter, but its price is higher. If you want a classic yellow set, get Buzz Kill; if you’re looking for something new, Hellish is your chance to stand out.
AWP
Budget Option:
- AWP | PAW (Minimal Wear, $3.35)
Cartoon cats and dogs on the body have many colors, but yellow shades, while not dominant, clearly stand out against the general background. For such a price, this is an excellent addition to the budget set, especially if you love unconventional art.
Premium Option:
- AWP | Man-o’-war (Minimal Wear, $54.05)
Man-o’-war is a dark blue body with golden curls that save the situation for the yellow set. The golden pattern adds elegance, and while the blue background is primary, it doesn’t clash with the overall picture of yellow inventory.
What to Choose?
Neither skin is perfect for a yellow set. PAW wins due to price and cartoon vibe, while Man-o’-war can be enhanced with yellow stickers, for example, from NAVI. We’d choose PAW for budget-friendliness or look for an alternative, like AWP | Dragon Lore (just kidding!).
Conclusion: Budget or Premium?
- Budget Set – $465.11
- Premium Set – $1774.72
The premium set is more restrained but prestigious, especially thanks to the gloves and large number of golden skins. If you want maximum yellow for reasonable money, go for the budget set.
