Team Fortress 2 is one of the oldest online FPS games, and one of the first Steam games to use trading, crafting and inventories. Since the game was released, Valve has added tons of new hats, weapons and other cosmetic items.

The game has only grown in popularity over the years, and spawned its own cosmetic items economy. Many of the items in TF2 can cost quite a lot, and some of the most expensive TF2 items are worth thousands of dollars. Looking for some of the rarest items in TF2? We’ve got you covered, here are the top 10 most expensive items available in the game today!

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Unusual Burning Team Captain

The Unusual Burning Team Captain is one of the most expensive Team Fortress 2 items you can find in the game market and is currently one of the most expensive TF2 hats in the game. This unique character hat was added to the game content in July 2011, and is meant to reference M. Bison character from the Street Fighter series. His signature military cap comes with a winged insignia on the front, perfectly blending the TF2 and Street Fighter aesthetics together. However, while the standard Team Captain doesn’t cost that much, its burning unusual version is one of the most expensive items in the game. The hat can often cost around $6500, though with a rare item like this price often fluctuates.

Golden frying pan

The Golden frying pan was introduced in a Team Fortress 2 update in November of 2013. One of the rarest items in the game, this awesome item is available as a reward for winning in the Mann vs. Machine mode, though the chances of dropping this awesome melee weapon are generally quite low. However, if you do manage to get your hands on it, you’ll find that this awesome weapon really stands out in every match. The frying pan itself isn’t really golden, it’s in fact made out of Australium, one of the rarest materials in the TF2 universe. Killing an enemy with this melee weapon will turn the body into an Australium statue. Depending on the market, its price tags can go up to $3000.

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Strange Australium Medi Gun

In the list of most expensive TF2 items, the Strange Australium Medi Gun definitely earns a spot. This rare item was added to Team Fortress in November 2013. As far as weapons go, this Medi Gun definitely has an interesting appearance and is one of the highest-valued items within the TF2 community. Although its price has significantly fallen in the last couple of years, owning a Strange Australium Medi Gun is still a sign of prestige, and shows that you really care about your TF2 collection and know how to recognize an instant classic. Nowadays this Strange Australium Medi Gun can be obtained for about $100.

Collector’s Killer Exclusive

The Killer Exclusive is a stylish hat in Team Fortress 2 game, adding a touch of elegance to the characters sporting it. This hat was added in September 2011, to be worn by all classes. Considered by many gamers as one fo the best TF2 hats in the game, this rare TF2 hat pays homage to journalists who were presented in noir movies, featuring their classic fedora with a press pass shoved in the brim. Any class in the game can wear the Killer Exclusive, allowing you to add style to your favorite TF2 characters. A collector’s version of The Killer Exclusive will cost you around $1400.

Collector’s Dead Of Night

The Dead Of Night, a famous cosmetic item in Team Fortress 2, was released in the game in July 2011. The Dead Of Night adds even more style to the Spy, who already is hands-down the most stylish character in the TF2 universe. This cosmetic item replaces the standard Spy shirt with a thicker winter variant, providing some extra cold resistance together with a greatly improved style. This item can also be combined with other Spy cosmetics, to create completely new and awesome loadouts. This hard-to-come-by item can sell for over a $2400 on the market.

Non-Craftable Earbuds

The Earbuds were released as a part of the promotion event for the Mac version of Team Fortress 2. Any gamer who downloaded TF2 from their Steam library onto their Apple computer and logged into the game received a set of Earbuds for their inventory. The Earbuds remain to this day highly prized by collectors, as they can be used to add some extra flair to virtually any loadout in the game. The Earbuds will also play a small musical note sporadically while worn in-game. The non-craftable variant of these classic TF2 Earbuds costs around $686.

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Vintage Max’s Severed Head

This classic hat is just the top half of a bunny head, but it will be sure to command respect from other players. Max’s Severed Head is a promotional item that was available for free to any game, who purchases the classic adventure game ‘Sam & Max: Devil’s Playhouse’ on Steam. The is actually a top part of Max’s head, the Bunny sidekick to Detective Sam. This item is a popular choice for more crazy loadouts, and a painted Max’s Severed Head is sure to impress other players. A vintage Max’s Severed Head of your own can cost you quite a lot of money. Its current prices oscillate around $529.

Unusual’s Medic Mountain Cap

Closing off our list is a popular Medic hat, that stands out from other items for this class with its versatility. Medic’s Mountain Cap is a real-life military helmet worn by the Austrian military in the XXth century and shows the more military-oriented side of the TF2 Medic. If you’re trying to build a serious loadout for your TF2 Medic, Medic Mountain Cap is definitely what you need. The unusual version will cost you around $245.

In Conclusion

Here are some of the most expensive TF2 items you can get your hands on today. Looking for more expensive items? Visit SKinsmonkey, where you can always trade TF2 items for tne best prices possible!