May 31, 2026 · 6 min
Steam Market vs In-Game Gold
Real-money market listings use the Trade Ship — not the Cube. Know which economy you are using.
Two Different Economies
| Goal | Use |
|---|---|
| In-game gold for runes | Cube → Alchemy |
| Real money / Steam wallet | Trade Ship icon (top-left of Hero menu) |
Listing Tips
- Enable Steam Guard and mobile confirmations.
- Check recent sales before undercutting Arcana+ items.
- Popular affixes move faster — list during peak hours.
- Never trade outside Steam for "better deals."
- Refresh or relog if listings fail to display.
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