[TF2] Keys, Refined and the Currency Disaster (Part 2): The Backpack.tf Problem TheVirtualEconomist 2017-03-13 | Backpack.tf is the epicenter of pretty much all trading in the tf2 community. But does it handle keys and refined like it should? That's what your here to find out.Dontcha just love math?Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=zcLHEzqm_8U&t=25s―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by Doomsday.exe youtube.com/channel/UCsMJmSxxDLzdpigosoCTSEwThanks for watching!
The History of the TF2 Economy, Part 2: The Free to Play Revolution TheVirtualEconomist 2023-05-15 | The TF2 economy has a rich and fascinating past. In part 2 of this ambitious 3 part series, we explore the height of the TF2 economy, from the Free to Play update to fall of one of the game's most iconic and beloved currencies.Watch part 1 here! youtube.com/watch?v=XoKtsdlbCy0Join my discord server for all things trading! discord.gg/Twb8SKY―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――0:00 - Chapter 3: Making Real Money from Fake Hats16:27 - Chapter 4: The Rise of Offline Trading30:14 - Chapter 5: The Age of Information48:29 - CreditsMusic Credits: pastebin.com/aWkCHtQYGameplay Credits: pastebin.com/2vEfvS4U―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Twitter: http://twitter.com/VirtualTF● SFM Thumbnail made by MrLighttwitter.com/_MrLight―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
The History of the TF2 Economy, Part 1: Humble Beginnings TheVirtualEconomist 2022-09-06 | The TF2 economy has a rich and fascinating past. In part 1 of this ambitious 3 part series, we explore the the early days of the TF2 economy, from the rise of hats, to the introduction of trading, the establishment of currencies, and more!Join my discord server for all things trading! discord.gg/Twb8SKY―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――0:00 - Introduction3:07 - Chapter 1: Hat Craze12:05 - Chapter 2: Pixel Economics27:01 - CreditsMusic Credits: pastebin.com/H7KcdeysGameplay Credits: pastebin.com/ePhqiA0g―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud (in intro segment): Bud Hud● Twitter: http://twitter.com/VirtualTF● SFM Thumbnail made by MrLighttwitter.com/_MrLight―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
[TF2] Why is Trading So Difficult? TheVirtualEconomist 2021-12-31 | It’s hard to deny that trading has gotten more difficult over the years. But what factors have contributed to this? How did we end up in this situation? Let’s find out!Join my discord server for all things trading! discord.gg/Twb8SKY―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Scout, Spy, Soldier and Sniper voices provided by 15.ai.0:00 Trading Sketch2:18 Introduction4:19 Problem #1: There are too many damn items!7:35 Problem #2: The market is too damn efficient!11:31 Problem #3: Nobody has to participate in the damn economy!13:40 So what now?14:13 What insights can we gather from this?Music List (in order):Team Fortress 2 - Dapper CadaverSubnautica Below Zero - Kelp CavesLifeformed - Pillars of PepperRisk of Rain 2 - Track 10Lifeformed - Swimming While It RainsSubnautica Below Zero - A Cold Wet PlanetSubnautica Below Zero - Slow BurnSubnautica Below Zero - Part Organic Part DigitalLifeformed - Elvish Piper Academy―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: http://twitter.com/VirtualTF● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by ReptileTF2 youtube.com/c/ReptileTF2―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
[TF2] 5 Years of Trading: A Tour of My $7,000 TF2 Inventory! TheVirtualEconomist 2021-10-19 | Even after all these years, I've never done a backpack tour. Until now :)Join my discord server for all things trading! discord.gg/Twb8SKY0:00 Intro1:54 Backpack history9:38 Frostbite collection/single class sets18:41 Unusual miscs and other notable items27:08 Rest of my inventory―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTF● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by ReptileTF2 youtube.com/c/ReptileTF2―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
[TF2] The Halloween Bubble: When Will it Burst? TheVirtualEconomist 2021-08-31 | In the past few years, the price of old Halloween unusuals have exploded. But are people really willing to spend this much money on Halloween unusuals? Are we in the mists of an economic bubble? Are prices soon to come crashing down? Let's find out!Join my discord server for all things trading! discord.gg/Twb8SKYMusic List (in order):.oilage - MiceHOME - 6Spyro the Dragon Soundtrack - Sunny FlightHOME - 11Fred Mug - HappeningHalo 3 OST - Edge Closer.oilage - MechanismHOME - 19―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTF● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by Fikitwitter.com/Fiki_00―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
[TF2] The Wonderful World of Spells TheVirtualEconomist 2020-09-16 | Have you ever wondered what Halloween Spells are, or why you should care about them? Here is the ultimate guide to spells, presented in the most entertaining way possible!Join my discord server for all things trading! discord.gg/Twb8SKYSpell trading discord: discord.gg/v9P3KWPTtyMassive thanks to EnderSlicer for his help making sure the video is as accurate as possible, and for letting me record him for the spell demos! Check out his channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCJgpLgKoqJorbQlzkVYqp0gMusic List (in order):Spyro the Dragon Soundtrack - High CavesEarthworm Jim OST - Snot A ProblemA Hat in Time Music - Dead Bird Studio Basement OSTApe Escape Soundtrack - Medieval Mayhem Sushi TempleA Hat in Time Music - Battle of the Birds Time Rift OSTA Hat in Time Music - Scottin’ Through Clocktowers Beneath the Sea OST―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTF● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by Stuffedsteamcommunity.com/id/stuffedbutter―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
[TF2] A Beginners Guide to Making Profit! TheVirtualEconomist 2020-08-12 | Do you know how the TF2 economy works, but struggle to make profit from trading? Then look no further than this video!This part 2 of 2 in my introductory trading series. Find the first part here! youtube.com/watch?v=g-tjkPjQ6L8TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Introduction0:52 The Basics of Profit3:09 Low Tier Trading13:23 Unusual Trading21:55 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsJoin my discord server for all things trading! discord.gg/Twb8SKYSpell trading discord: discord.gg/NfkfmcXThanks to Inferno for helping edit the video! youtube.com/channel/UCoqdxFmX81dKeyHlyjUKrLwAlso thanks to EnderSlicer for his help on the spells trading section! youtube.com/channel/UCJgpLgKoqJorbQlzkVYqp0g―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTF● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple https://www.youtube.com/user/TheApple...● SFM Thumbnail made by GrinningReptilesteamcommunity.com/id/reptilej―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
[TF2] A Beginner’s Guide to Trading and the Economy! TheVirtualEconomist 2020-07-20 | Have you been looking to get into the TF2 economy? Then look no further than this video!This part 1 of 2 in my introductory trading series. Part 2 is here! youtube.com/watch?v=r_zI-tAzXxsTIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction1:05 Getting your account ready3:07 Engaging in a trade4:19 Currencies7:36 Item types12:13 Pricing your items17:08 Selling your items and avoiding scams22:33 ConclusionJoin my discord server for all things trading! discord.gg/Twb8SKY―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTF● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple https://www.youtube.com/user/TheApple...● SFM Thumbnail made by GrinningReptilesteamcommunity.com/id/reptilej―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
[TF2] The 50K Q&A! Face Reveal, New Trading Series? TheVirtualEconomist 2020-06-28 | Thank you for 50,000 everyone!Join my discord server for all things trading! discord.gg/Twb8SKY―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTF● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple https://www.youtube.com/user/TheApple...● SFM Thumbnail made by GrinningReptilesteamcommunity.com/id/reptilej―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
[TF2] Are Trade Bots Killing The TF2 Economy? TheVirtualEconomist 2020-03-31 | Many people dislike the rise of bots within the TF2 economy. But is automation really that bad? Lets find out.Join my discord server for all things trading! discord.gg/Twb8SKY―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTFMusic courtesy of Epidemic Sound. (You must have a subscription to their service to use these in your videos)● Curved Mirror - Migratory Birds● Luwaks - Reversed Beginning● Lupus Nocte - Fugent● So Vea - Quantum Theory and Italian Synthesizers ● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple https://www.youtube.com/user/TheApple...● SFM Thumbnail made by ZEGsteamcommunity.com/id/ZEG_―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
[TF2] Is Unboxing Worth It? I Did the Math to Find Out TheVirtualEconomist 2019-09-29 | Many Team Fortress 2 players ask the question: Is it worth it to unbox? To get a definitive answer to this question, I did the only thing I know how to do: I applied lots of math and over-analyzed the hell out of the problem. That is, I created a fully functioning boxing simulator and ran the numbers. Here are the results.*SPOILER ALERT* If you want to reference the results or see each graphs in more detail, the graphs are viewable here: imgur.com/a/DzELTfV*SPOILER ALERT* If you have a question about the simulator and want to see a full breakdown of how I simulated each type of crate, check out the FAQ here: docs.google.com/document/d/1ZcT5TOYkxU8rzYpzjkhmz3nv8xrWYR5jCyzWx4uAHDk/edit?usp=sharingThere is a ton of very interesting information here, so trust me when I say it will be worth your time to read!Join my discord server for all things trading! discord.gg/Twb8SKY―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTFTransition Music: ● glaciære / Stevia Sphere - The frost is melting (steviasphere.bandcamp.com)● Delete The Cube / Stevia Sphere - Time (steviasphere.bandcamp.com)● Punch Deck - Dream 13 ● pine voc / Stevia Sphere - capsule (steviasphere.bandcamp.com)● Delete The Cube / Stevia Sphere - Soap (steviasphere.bandcamp.com)● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail and conveyor animation made by ZEGsteamcommunity.com/id/ZEG_―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
[TF2] The Day Valve Broke the TF2 Economy TheVirtualEconomist 2019-08-29 | At this point, you've probably heard about the Crate Depression: The bug that allowed certain crates to have a 100% unusual unbox rate, threatening to destroy the economy forever. In this video, I am going to delve into the incredibly story and long term consequences of what happened on July 25th, 2019, the day Valve broke the TF2 economy.Join my discord server for all things trading! discord.gg/Twb8SKY―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTFTransition Music: ● Three Chain Links - Gray is the Sky● Paternoster Poetry / Stevia Sphere - Inspiration● Paternoster Poetry / Stevia Sphere - Polygons● Paternoster Poetry / Stevia Sphere - I came back downstairs and you were gone ● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple https://www.youtube.com/user/TheApple...● SFM Thumbnail made by ZEGsteamcommunity.com/id/ZEG_―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
[TF2] The Craziest Scam Methods In TF2 History TheVirtualEconomist 2019-08-12 | Unfortunately, many TF2 players get scammed. While some fall to common methods, others fall to more nefarious, dangerous, and crazy scams. In this video I am going to delve into some of the craziest, most dangerous scams in the history of TF2 trading.Join my discord server for all things trading (and to potentially appear in a video like the people at the start)! discord.gg/Twb8SKY―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTF● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple https://www.youtube.com/user/TheApple...● SFM Thumbnail made by ZEGsteamcommunity.com/id/ZEG_―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
[TF2] Valve and the State of Communication TheVirtualEconomist 2019-07-05 | Valve has never been great at communication. But now, more than ever, the community desperately needs this to change. In this video, I discuss my theory of Valve and communication, and offer solutions about how Valve might remedy it's communication conundrum.Join my discord server for all things trading! discord.gg/Twb8SKY―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTF● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple https://www.youtube.com/user/TheApple...● SFM Thumbnail made by LEVATRIXsteamcommunity.com/id/LEVATRIXtwitter.com/LEVATRIX―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
[TF2] Is it a Quicksell? (feat. Max Box) TheVirtualEconomist 2019-01-01 | Some people like to call everything a quicksell. But when should you actually use this magical word? I'm joined by Max Box to help clear things up for you.Make sure to stick around for the end of the video for hilarious conclusion!Join my discord server for all things trading! discord.gg/Twb8SKYCheck out Max Box! youtube.com/user/maxboxlmaobox―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTF● Discord Server: discord.gg/Twb8SKY● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by Dwarfishsteamcommunity.com/id/Dwarfishyoutube.com/channel/UCwrHFf2lPVLv8I6-bBXATLw―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
[TF2 2018] How to Avoid EVERY Scam – The Ultimate Guide TheVirtualEconomist 2018-08-18 | Each week, hundreds of people in the TF2 community are cheated out of their items by unethical scammers. But I'm here to put a stop to this madness. This video is designed to act as a one-stop, comprehensive guide on how to avoid each and every scam, created to help new traders and veterans alike keep their valuable items safe.If you or someone you know ever encounters someone suspicious, LINK THEM TO THIS VIDEO. Because if this guide helps even one person avoid a scam, it will be worth it to me. My Discord Server: discord.gg/Twb8SKY―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――TIMESTAMPS:1:18 The Five Golden Rules to Avoiding Scams:2:31 1) Whenever you start trading with someone, check their backpack.tf profile to see if your trading with an already marked scammer5:13 2) If someone’s profile is private or doesn’t appear to ever play TF2, then they are a scammer8:25 3) Reputation is meaningless12:03 4) If the trade window is uneven, it is a scam, regardless of what the other party promises to give you.15:00 5) Allow yourself ample time to think. And when in doubt, ALWAYS ask others on Discord for help and advice.―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――3:36 How to check someone's reputation on Backpack.tf4:36 NORMAL, CAUTION and SCAMMER Steamrep tags3:47 Looking up a Steam Community URL in the Steam app.3:45 Looking up a Steam Community URL in the Steam app.4:02 Looking up a Steam Community URL on your phone.5:13 Private Steam Profiles, Private Inventories, Private Comments, Private Games6:06 Checking Suspicious Steam Profiles6:46 Warning Signs in the Chat Window 6:57 Looking up someone's TF2 playtime7:35 Warning Signs on Backpack.tf7:41 Warning Signs in someone's inventory8:01 Checking someone's Steam Account Age8:08 Warning Signs in someone's Backpack.tf history graph8:25 What Reputation is legit?9:31 What to do if someone is banned on Backpack.tf9:46 What to do if someone has a Steam Trade Ban9:57 The Backpack.tf "Trust Box"10:32 Impersonators11:29 Strange Links12:03 Suspicious Trade Offers12:58 Trusted Friend, Middleman, Website, Steam Wallet Funds, Steam Game Codes14:05 Cash Trading (Paypal money for items)15:15 User rushing the trade15:41 Pre-Trade Checklist16:43 Trading from your Phone16:53 User asking for steam password or other account information17:31 WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE UNSURE―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTF● Discord Server: discord.gg/Twb8SKY● SFM Thumbnail made by Stuffedsteamcommunity.com/id/stuffedbutteryoutube.com/channel/UCXsqmABGRz7ZvQYbF12qu7g―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
[TF2] Why Traders Dont Play Casual TheVirtualEconomist 2018-08-01 | THIS ENTIRE VIDEO IS A JOKE, PLEASE DON'T TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!Many people think I'm bad at TF2. I'd like to prove them wrong – In the most hilarious fashion possible.Join my discord server for all things trading! discord.gg/Twb8SKY―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTF● Discord Server: discord.gg/Twb8SKY● Pyro Montage Music: 190 Charlie Dorey - Elision (Instrumental) (Original Mix)● Sniper Montage Music: Kevin MacLeod - Scheming Weasel (faster version)● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by Dwarfishsteamcommunity.com/id/Dwarfishyoutube.com/channel/UCwrHFf2lPVLv8I6-bBXATLw―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
[TF2] The Taunt Apocalypse TheVirtualEconomist 2018-07-22 | Unusual taunts once were some of the most expensive and desirable items in the TF2 economy. Now they are utterly worthless and stigmatized by almost everyone. What happened? ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTF● Discord Server: discord.gg/Twb8SKY● Smart Trader 1 voiced by SirDucksteamcommunity.com/profiles/76561193725716070twitter.com/SirDuck74● Smart Trader 2 voiced by Moppsteamcommunity.com/id/TwoandaHalfMopptwitter.com/TwoandaHalfMopp● Small Child voiced by Chloemewsteamcommunity.com/id/chloemewtwitter.com/Chloemew● Transition Music: Ross Bugden - Something Wicked● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by Stuffedsteamcommunity.com/id/stuffedbutteryoutube.com/channel/UCXsqmABGRz7ZvQYbF12qu7g―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
[TF2] The 10 Stages of Every TF2 Trader TheVirtualEconomist 2018-07-11 | Each and every trader changes as they progress through their trading career Let's break down this change into 10 stages for maximum hilarity. Oh boy, the first video since being on summer break and it had to be a huge ambitious one. Since a ton of effort went into making this video, I want to give a massive shoutout to everyone who helped me along the way.Hamaji Neo - For inspiring me and allowing me to steal his ideaFluxe - For designing the sfm portion of the thumbnailDwarfish - For creating the first 5 stage animationsStuffed - For creating the last 5 stage animationsLiterally all my subscribers - For waiting 10 years for another videoAlso, join my discord server for all things trading! discord.gg/Twb8SKY―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTF● Main Music: KonoSuba: 04. 女神様● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by Fluxesteamcommunity.com/id/41459twitter.com/NotFakeFluxe● SFM Stage Animations 1-5 made by Dwarfishsteamcommunity.com/id/Dwarfishyoutube.com/channel/UCwrHFf2lPVLv8I6-bBXATLw● SFM Stage Animations 6-10 made by Stuffedsteamcommunity.com/id/stuffedbutteryoutube.com/channel/UCXsqmABGRz7ZvQYbF12qu7g―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――Thanks for watching!
[TF2] The Fundamental Problem With Weapon Skins TheVirtualEconomist 2018-04-15 | Weapon Skins have been in the game for quite some time now. But are they really a good addition to the game? I'd argue not.Join the new Discord Server! discord.gg/Twb8SKY―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTF● Discord Server: discord.gg/Twb8SKY● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by Mindblow/Flamessteamcommunity.com/id/FamesGERThanks for watching, I'll see you guys in another 3 months! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
[TF2] Trade Server Stereotypes! (feat. SoundSmith) TheVirtualEconomist 2017-12-30 | Ever wonder what kind of people roam the crazy land known as the trade server? Then this video is for you. Believe it or not, this video has been in the works for almost three months. It has gone through many different iterations and rewrites and cobbles together many different days worth of audio and video footage. As a consequence, while it is exciting to see it finally release, it is a relief to get it off my chest after tons of setbacks and technical difficulties. I want to give a massive shoutout to everyone who helped me make this, which includes, but is not limited to:SoundSmith - For allowing me to steal his idea and go along with my crazy planMax Box - For giving me a stolen video idea to steal againTobaised - For making the sweet thumbnailStickyChin - For recording last minute gameplay that I couldn't record on my own.A number of my IRL friends - for putting up with my incessant demands to steal computers to work on this video.―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Bud Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTF● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by Tobiasedtwitter.com/_Tobiasedyoutube.com/channel/UC8yg73K1IrTIUyRory3GsQg● Additional gameplay footage recorded by StickyChin youtube.com/channel/UCSIeV4tjrZmOuS6Yxy1GocgThanks for watching!
[TF2] An Insane Economical Recap of the Jungle Inferno IX Update TheVirtualEconomist 2017-12-02 | It's been awhile, hasn't it?Well, in this video I'm going to explain a little bit of what I've been up to in my absence from uploading. And here's a little hint: It has a lot to do with trading and the new update :P―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Hud: Issac Hud● Twitter: Twitter.com/VirtualTF● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by Tobiasedtwitter.com/_Tobiasedyoutube.com/channel/UC8yg73K1IrTIUyRory3GsQgThanks for watching!
[TF2] My Scam Story: How I Almost Lost Over 200 Keys TheVirtualEconomist 2017-09-03 | You might not believe it, but even I have gotten scammed in the past. Here is the incredible story of how it unfolded. ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by Tobiasedtwitter.com/_Tobiasedyoutube.com/channel/UC8yg73K1IrTIUyRory3GsQgThanks for watching!
[TF2] 10 More Life Hacks to make Trading Easier! TheVirtualEconomist 2017-08-04 | Turns out the last life hacks video did pretty well. So here's another one.Get in touch with me!twitter.com/VirtualTF―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by Tobiasedtwitter.com/_Tobiasedyoutube.com/channel/UC8yg73K1IrTIUyRory3GsQgThanks for watching!
[TF2 2017] Trading Strategies II (Unusual Trading Guide Ep. 8) TheVirtualEconomist 2017-07-26 | You guys probably didn't think this was coming this soon, but here is the second (super long) video about trading strategies! At this point I think it's safe to assume the pyro update will never come out, so whats the point in trying to upload around it. :PAlso, I hinted at future episodes a number of times in the video, so I figure I should lay it out to be clear. There will be two more episodes in my unusual trading guide,Episode 9: High/God Tier Trading, andEpisode 10: Cashing OutRight now I am kind-of burnt out on making trading guides, but I'm sure these last two episodes will be out by the end of the summer :)Get in touch with me! twitter.com/VirtualTF―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhonThanks for watching!
[TF2 2017] Trading Strategies I (Unusual Trading Guide Ep. 7) TheVirtualEconomist 2017-07-17 | So I was trying to hold off on making another one of these until after the Pyro Update hit, but apparently it still isn't out, so I guess I'm not gonna wait any longer. With my luck the update will come out later today and everything in this video will be irreverent to you guys. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯Trading Guide Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkF-LQyhMelJ2rOnvXHCGYaRI1REMZathGet in touch with me! twitter.com/VirtualTF―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhonThanks for watching!
[TF2] The All Class Crate is Flawed (feat. Zenomite.) TheVirtualEconomist 2017-07-05 | Have you ever thought the all class crate was too good to be true? Probably not. Nonetheless, let's discuss it!Go check out Zeno! youtube.com/user/ZenoCommentaryGet in touch with me!twitter.com/VirtualTF―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Music: Black Heat by Ross BugdenＷａｖｅｓ by Steven O’Brien soundcloud.com/stevenobrienCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music provided by Music for Creators youtu.be/I2evNDljd64● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by Tobiasedtwitter.com/_TobiasedThanks for watching!
[TF2 2017] Taunts, Weapons, and Unpriced Unusuals (Unusual Trading Guide Ep. 6) TheVirtualEconomist 2017-06-29 | First hinted at 16 months ago and 8 months since the last episode, I am finally here with one of the most requested videos on the channel: My guide on Unusual Taunts and Weapons. (As well as unpriced stuff :P)Out of all episodes, I definitively felt like I was trying to cram the most information into this one, so I hope I didn't miss anything too major. As always though, feel free to drop your questions down below and I will be sure to get back to you! Also, congrats to whomever can get through all 21 minutes of this :PTrading Guide Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkF-LQyhMelJ2rOnvXHCGYaRI1REMZathGet in touch with me! twitter.com/VirtualTF―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhonThanks for watching!
[TF2] Valve vs The Pyro Update TheVirtualEconomist 2017-06-20 | The next major TF2 update is fast approaching. But what will be in it? What should be in it? Let's find out. Videos Referenced:Casperr's video: youtube.com/watch?v=lHCT1P7oVC4&t=59sTooManyMoth's video: youtube.com/watch?v=2ct-hLgBR3c&t=37sMy Christmas video: youtube.com/watch?v=o_79hp2GcQw&t=326stf2dove's video: youtube.com/watch?v=p2VhRDUO6j8&t=73sOther Videos used for research: youtube.com/watch?v=0P8Ubkn_a6Yyoutube.com/watch?v=fmo2JUbpf_YGet in touch with me!twitter.com/VirtualTF―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Music: Momentum by Zplit soundcloud.com/zplitCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music provided by Audio Library youtu.be/xGnJwZVRFGo● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by ZeUberMedichttp://steamcommunity.com/id/ZeUberMedicThanks for watching!
[TF2 2017] How to Negotiate: Examples & Tips (Unusual Trading Guide Extra) TheVirtualEconomist 2017-06-11 | Apparently there was enough negotiating to talk about to warrant a second part. Thus, here it is!Trading Guide Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkF-LQyhMelJ2rOnvXHCGYaRI1REMZathGet in touch with me! twitter.com/VirtualTF―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhonThanks for watching!
[TF2 2017] How to Negotiate: The Theory of Negotiation (Unusual Trading Guide Extra) TheVirtualEconomist 2017-06-05 | Throughout Keys to Riches, a common question has been "how do you negotiate?" Well, almost a year later, it looks like you'll find out.Life Hacks Video (For how to find a Steam Community URL) youtube.com/watch?v=CATs8PYSpJg&t=330sPrevious Episodes (For evaluating unusual tiers)Episode 2: youtube.com/watch?v=3YDkjcHLy9U&index=2&list=PLkF-LQyhMelJ2rOnvXHCGYaRI1REMZathEpisode 3: youtube.com/watch?v=TT5O3BufCgA&index=3&list=PLkF-LQyhMelJ2rOnvXHCGYaRI1REMZathEpisode 5: youtube.com/watch?v=cu6JuOenckA&index=5&list=PLkF-LQyhMelJ2rOnvXHCGYaRI1REMZathTrading Guide Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkF-LQyhMelJ2rOnvXHCGYaRI1REMZathGet in touch with me! twitter.com/VirtualTF―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhonThanks for watching!
[TF2] The Future of TheVirtualEconomist TheVirtualEconomist 2017-05-28 | You may or may not have wondered why I didn't upload for two months. Well, even if you don't care, your gonna find out.twitter.com/VirtualTF―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by ZeUberMedichttp://steamcommunity.com/id/ZeUberMedicThanks for watching!
[TF2] The Rainy Day Pallet Extravaganza! (How to make profit off the new cases!) TheVirtualEconomist 2017-05-22 | After almost six months without an update, Valve drops a new case. And yes, there is a whole lot of profit to be made!For those of you who know a thing or two about math, check out the companion guide about the equation behind this method. Let's just say it's got some great algebra & calculus concepts :Pgoo.gl/duMIP8I have also recently created a twitter! Follow me at twitter.com/VirtualTFIf you are wondering why I haven't uploaded recently, I think my next video will be an update one talking about that. If you don't like update videos, you'll be happy to know it will be followed by a much more awesome content. (And no, unlike everone else, I am not making a custom map video about highertower) ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by ZeUberMedichttp://steamcommunity.com/id/ZeUberMedicThanks for watching!
[TF2] Keys, Refined and the Currency Disaster (Part 3): The Solution TheVirtualEconomist 2017-03-30 | Valve has let keys increase in metal since they were added to the game. But what steps could Valve take to revert this? Let's find out.For those who will inevitably comment below about this, this video is based on the assumption that Valve will do something about the key to refined problem. Sure, it might not seem likely, but even making this video helps bring up the discussion again, which is exactly what we need for Valve to see :PPart 1: youtube.com/watch?v=zcLHEzqm_8U&t=25sPart 2: youtube.com/watch?v=osgD5ID7bR4&t=25s―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● SFM Thumbnail made by ZEGyoutube.com/user/ZeGermanMedicThanks for watching!
[TF2] Top 12 Budget Unusual Effects! (feat. Spikey Mikey & PyroJoe) TheVirtualEconomist 2017-03-04 | Turns out a lot of people can't spend thousands of dollars on virtual pixels. So what unusuals should you buy on a budget? Today I am joined by Spikey Mikey and PyroJoe to help you find out.―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Effect SFMs made by LiteralMop.● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● SFM Thumbnail made by LiteralMop. Thanks for watching!
[TF2] Sharking vs Scamming: Whats the Difference? TheVirtualEconomist 2017-02-20 | Sharking and Scamming are often used interchangeably with each other. But should they? Let's find out.You guys may notice that I didn't talk at all about steamrep and their policies regarding sharking. I think im gonna leave that for another video :PIf you are waiting for the next keys/refined video, it is currently in production. Hopefully it will be the next video out but it is taking awhile to edit. c:―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● SFM Thumbnail made by LiteralMop. Thanks for watching!
[TF2] 10 Life Hacks to make Trading Easier! TheVirtualEconomist 2017-02-06 | Throughout my time trading, I've learned many techniques to make trading easier. So, here are ten of them :)Also, as some of you might notice, I am trying out some new audio settings, as well as a new outro and thumbnail design. What are your opinions on these? Let me know down in the comments section below.Oh, and there are a ton of Easter eggs throughout the video. See if you can find them all! :P―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――● Outro SFM made by Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● SFM Thumbnail made by Literal Mop. Thanks for watching!
[TF2] Keys, Refined and the Currency Disaster (Part 1): What Happened? TheVirtualEconomist 2017-01-18 | Keys have been increasing in metal for quite some time now. But why is this really happening and how does it effect the economy? Let's find out. Man, this video has been in the works for awhile now. I hope you guys really enjoy it! Hopefully the economics parts didn't fly over your heads :P● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● SFM Thumbnail made by LiteralMopThanks for watching!
[TF2] Going Forward TheVirtualEconomist 2017-01-06 | What is going on with my channel? What do I have planned for 2017? Let's find out.● Stawpoll #1http://www.strawpoll.me/12041140● Stawpoll #2http://www.strawpoll.me/12041153If your curious, the youtubers I mentioned are:● Uncle Dane youtube.com/user/danethebrain● ArraySeven youtube.com/user/ArraySeven● Apple youtube.com/user/TheAppleJhon● Sir Stanger youtube.com/channel/UCyNyMoDJhEc-W9lA806bJ5Q ● Outro Music: Vexento - Staring At The Lights● SFM Thumbnail made by Zeg youtube.com/user/ZeGermanMedicThanks for watching!
[TF2 2016] How to Buy Quicksells from Scrap.tf (Unusual Trading Guide Extra) TheVirtualEconomist 2016-12-21 | Ever wondered how to find good unusuals on Scrap.tf's Unusual Bot? Here you go.As you can probably tell, this video is not episode 6. This is actually an episode in an "extra" series to cover topics that I won't explicitly cover in my normal series. I am almost positive the next extra episode will be about how to negotiate, another topic that has been requested constantly :)Link to the Scrap.tf Unusual Bot: https://scrap.tf/unusuals/89Link to the Backpack.tf page: http://backpack.tf/profiles/76561198135388328Past episodes playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkF-LQyhMelJ2rOnvXHCGYaRI1REMZathIs it Geel or Geel?Outro Music: Different Heaven - Safe And SoundThanks for watching!
[TF2] A Simple Guide to not Screwing up Smissmas 2016 TheVirtualEconomist 2016-12-16 | It's that time of year again, time for a new Smissmas update. But will we actually get one? Or will it be terrible? Join me as I talk about my opinions and expectations of a potential holiday update.Culture Code - Make Me Move (feat. Karra)SFM Thumbail made by LiteralMop. Thanks!Thanks for watching!
[TF2] Halloween 2016: How I made over 400 keys profit (feat. Kadamono) TheVirtualEconomist 2016-12-10 | What have I been up to the last two months? Well, apparently this. Check out Kadamono! youtube.com/channel/UCDkcgqPTIQ-eyWNs3KRTGKQSidenotes:I really need to stop making videos this long.It is a Harmburg not a Hamburg. Outro Music: Kadenza - HarpuiaThanks for watching!
[TF2] In Defense of Tiered Cosmetics TheVirtualEconomist 2016-11-24 | As it turns out, many people dislike valve's continued use of tiered cosmetics. However, I don't think they are as bad as many are giving them credit for. So, here is my take on tiered cosmetics.This is my opinion, so I am by no means acting as if my opinion is the only one. If you agree or disagree, I would love to hear it in the comments section below. After all, I wanted to make this video to bring up the discussion a little bit more :)Outro music: Song: Valcos - A New LightThanks for watching!
[TF2] Jumping Aboard the Hype Train: Halloween Unboxing! TheVirtualEconomist 2016-10-30 | So, I never thought I would make an unboxing video, but maybe since literally everyone else has already unboxed an unusual, I figured I might as well give it a shot. And honestly, I don't think it turned out too badly :PThis was actually my first live commentary ever, so forgive me if it isn't top-notch muselk quality lol. Outro music: Ross Bugden - Something WickedSFM Thumbail made by LiteralMop. Thanks!Thanks for watching!
[TF2] The Unboxing Chaos of Scream Fortress VIII TheVirtualEconomist 2016-10-24 | This year, Valve has really spiced up the unboxing process. Join me as I take a look beyond the patch notes and into the crazyness that is unboxing during Scream Fortress VIII.Outro music: Steerner & Tobu - AliveSFM Thumbail made by LiteralMop. Thanks!Thanks for watching!
[TF2 2016] How to make Unusual Offers! (Unusual Trading Guide Ep. 5) TheVirtualEconomist 2016-10-15 | Wow, its been so long since the last episode, but here it is, the long awaited episode 5 in my unusual trading guide!I apologize for the inactivity of the last month, I have been pretty busy with school and activities, so I didn't ever have enough time to sit down and make a video. However, I have a bunch of awesome stuff planned (some scripts are even written) for awesome stuff coming up!Past episodes playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkF-LQyhMelJ2rOnvXHCGYaRI1REMZathOutro Music: Jensation - Donuts Anyway, thanks for watching!
[TF2] What is your Dream Unusual? (feat. TF2 Youtubers!) TheVirtualEconomist 2016-09-05 | Many people think that unusuals look pretty good. But what unusual is your Dream Unusual? Watch the video to find out just what unusual is your favorite youtuber's dream hat :)People in the video to check out!PyroJoe: youtube.com/channel/UCUkaLDYeJKqTQv_rvHbGxfgLove Cat: youtube.com/channel/UCiDM8D8ihDYu8OU5H1-ThoQGlassyGaming: youtube.com/user/GlassyGamingSpikey Mikey: youtube.com/user/SourGamerCallumSickzMedia: youtube.com/user/SickzMediaTobiased: youtube.com/channel/UC8yg73K1IrTIUyRory3GsQgClassy Magician: youtube.com/user/crEEpEEpsTeemoTheScientist: youtube.com/user/TeemoTheScientistPeterscraps: youtube.com/channel/UCyiIPtd-GmZBWnZ86hXPeaAZEG: youtube.com/user/ZeGermanMedicSFM Thumbail made by ZEG. Thanks!Outro music: Jim Yosef - Can't Wait (feat. Anna Yvette)Thanks for watching!
[TF2] The Infamous All Class Hype: Good or Bad? TheVirtualEconomist 2016-08-30 | Some hats went all class. Here are my thoughts :PThumbnail Background by Laundry SFM: youtube.com/channel/UC27irhAaTQRzVQn7k4SPQxQOutro Music: Canvai - Sunset Thanks for watching!
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