Blackout Thompson vs Factory New M249
Values updated ·Which is worth more: Blackout Thompson or Factory New M249?
A straight Blackout Thompson for Factory New M249 swap is a fair trade right now — the values are within 5%.
Is Blackout Thompson better than Factory New M249 in Rust?
A straight Blackout Thompson for Factory New M249 trade rates as fair right now: at $4.42 against $4.46, the two are within the 5% band the calculator treats as even in Rust.
There is a liquidity catch here — Blackout Thompson (demand 8/10) sells itself, whereas Factory New M249 (demand 4/10) can be slow to move. Value-equal is not always trade-equal when one side is much harder to re-trade.
On recent form, Blackout Thompson has held steady this week and factory New M249 has held steady this week. Over 30 days the moves are 0% and 0% respectively, with low volatility on Blackout Thompson and low on Factory New M249.
Both are Standard skins, so this is a like-for-like Rust trade — the decision comes down to value, demand and momentum rather than rarity tiers.
Trade FAQ
Is Blackout Thompson better than Factory New M249 in Rust?
Neither has a clear edge on value — Blackout Thompson ($4.42) and Factory New M249 ($4.46) are within 5% of each other. Demand is 8/10 for Blackout Thompson and 4/10 for Factory New M249, so Blackout Thompson is the slightly easier item to re-trade.
Is Blackout Thompson worth Factory New M249 in Rust?
Yes — Blackout Thompson ($4.42) and Factory New M249 ($4.46) are within 5% of each other, so a one-for-one trade is considered fair.
What is Blackout Thompson worth in Rust?
Blackout Thompson currently trades around $4.42 with community demand of 8/10.
What is Factory New M249 worth in Rust?
Factory New M249 currently trades around $4.46 with community demand of 4/10.