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Are Steam accounts valuable?

Yes, Steam accounts can be highly valuable, often worth hundreds or thousands of dollars, depending on the game library size, rare in-game items (like CS2 skins), account age, and Steam level. While they hold high monetary value, selling them is against Steam's Subscriber Agreement and risks account termination, notes the Steam Community. Steam Community +3
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What is the $5 dollar rule on Steam?

The Steam "$5 rule" is a requirement for new or free accounts to spend at least $5 USD in the Steam store (by adding funds or buying games) to unlock full community features like sending friend requests, posting in the Workshop, or using some chats, preventing spam and scams. This $5 purchase unlocks features for your account, allowing full access to Steam's social and community functions.
 
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Do people buy old Steam accounts?

Steam accounts cannot be bought or sold. An account is for the personal use of its creator only.
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What is the oldest account on Steam?

The oldest known Steam accounts belong to early adopters and Valve insiders, with Abacus Avenger often cited as the first publicly recognized user account created on September 10, 2003, the day before Steam officially launched, though developer/tester accounts existed earlier, with accounts like 'h' and 'EJ' also created that same day. These accounts mark the earliest public registrations, with many others from September 10-12, 2003, holding the "Years of Service" badge.
 
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How much is 10,000 Steam points?

Pretty sure it's 100 points per $1, so 10k would be $100. The author of this thread has indicated that this post answers the original topic. Pretty sure it's 100 points per $1, so 10k would be $100.
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Is it legal to sell a Steam account?

Buying, selling, trading, or gifting a Steam account is a violation of the Steam Subscriber Agreement (SSA).
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Why can't I see 18+ content on Steam?

If Steam mature content isn't showing, you need to adjust your Store Preferences, often requiring adding a payment method for age verification, then checking boxes for "General Mature Content," "Frequent Violence/Gore," and "Adult Only Sexual Content" at store.steampowered.com/account/preferences/, plus clearing browser cache and restarting Steam. Country restrictions (like Germany) can also limit options, so ensure your account's billing region is correct. 
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How to avoid 7 day trade ban on Steam?

Exceptions: If you have had a Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator on your account for at least 7 days, there will be no trading or Market restrictions for using new devices/computers. This is because you'll confirm trades and Market listings from the mobile app.
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Does Steam take a 30% cut?

Yes, Steam takes a standard 30% cut from game sales, but this rate decreases for highly successful games: it drops to 25% after $10 million in revenue and to 20% after $50 million in revenue. This 30% fee covers the platform's services like hosting, payment processing, and marketing, and is generally considered the industry standard, though smaller developers often find getting visibility difficult, according to a Patreon post.
 
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Which Steam user has 40000 games?

SonixLegend is a Steam user from China who has the distinction of owning 40,000 games, for which they earned a "Game Collector" badge on the platform on September 23, 2025. They are the only person on Steam to have this achievement, and it took them 15 years to get there.
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Can you cash out your Steam account?

If you have an existing Steam Wallet (regardless of the current balance), the funds will be added in your Steam Wallet's current currency. Once a Steam Wallet Code has been redeemed on an account, the wallet funds are then tied to that account; they cannot be moved or withdrawn to a bank account.
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What is the oldest Steam account?

The oldest known Steam accounts belong to early adopters and Valve insiders, with Abacus Avenger often cited as the first publicly recognized user account created on September 10, 2003, the day before Steam officially launched, though developer/tester accounts existed earlier, with accounts like 'h' and 'EJ' also created that same day. These accounts mark the earliest public registrations, with many others from September 10-12, 2003, holding the "Years of Service" badge.
 
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Is SteamDB legal?

It is completely safe to login to SteamDB because we use Steam's official OpenID provider, basically a safe way to authenticate your SteamID. The only information we receive this way is your public SteamID, not your username or password.
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What affects a Steam account's value?

It's not just about what you paid for those games originally. Rare CS2 skins, how old your account is, your Steam level, and even your Trust Factor all factor into what your account is actually worth.
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Does anyone buy Steam accounts?

Steam Support :: Scam: Account Sellers and Traders. Do not buy or trade Steam accounts.
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How much does a Steam account cost?

A Steam account itself is free to create, but its "price" depends on the value of its game library, in-game items (like rare skins), playtime, level, and community status; you can estimate your library's value using tools like SteamDB, while some sites offer sales for accounts with desirable traits, though buying/selling accounts is against Steam's TOS. A minimum $5 spend unlocks full features, and higher-level accounts or those with valuable items sell for more.
 
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How to prove ownership of a Steam account?

Proof of Ownership is established by submitting payment information previously used on the account or providing retail product codes that have been activated through Steam.
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How many Steam points is $1 dollar?

For every $1.00 USD you spend on Steam, you earn 100 Steam Points, with the conversion applying to your local currency based on the exchange rate at the time of purchase, meaning spending $1 in your currency earns roughly 100 points. You can't earn points for funding your Steam Wallet or Market purchases, but they are awarded for buying games, DLC, and in-game items. 
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How much is a $20 Steam card now?

A $20 Steam card is worth exactly $20 USD in your Steam Wallet, letting you buy games, software, or in-game items on the Steam platform. While the face value is $20, the actual price you pay at retailers might be slightly higher (around $20-$22) or lower if on sale, depending on the seller and any fees. 
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Is 10,000 miles worth $100?

Yes, 10,000 miles can be worth $100, but often it's worth more, especially when redeemed for flights, with values ranging from around $50 to over $200 depending on the airline program and how you use them, with some credit cards directly offering 1 cent per mile value for travel, like Capital One. The value isn't fixed; it's typically highest for flights and lower for gift cards or merchandise, so you'd get the best value by checking your specific program for flight redemptions. 
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