Backpack Expander vs The Headliner
Values updated ·Which is worth more: Backpack Expander or The Headliner?
Backpack Expander is currently worth about 1.07× The Headliner. A one-for-one swap loses value for the Backpack Expander side.
Is Backpack Expander better than The Headliner in Team Fortress 2?
These two are not an even match in Team Fortress 2: at $1.07, Backpack Expander carries about 1.07× the value of The Headliner ($1.00). The gap — roughly $0.07 — is what the The Headliner side needs to make up with add-ons.
Both items are liquid: with demand of 8/10 (Backpack Expander) and 8/10 (The Headliner), you should have no trouble finding takers for either one down the line.
On recent form, Backpack Expander has held steady this week and the Headliner has held steady this week. Over 30 days the moves are 0% and 0% respectively, with low volatility on Backpack Expander and low on The Headliner.
Both are Standard cosmetics, so this is a like-for-like TF2 trade — the decision comes down to value, demand and momentum rather than rarity tiers.
Trade FAQ
Is Backpack Expander better than The Headliner in Team Fortress 2?
Backpack Expander is worth more: $1.07 versus $1.00 for The Headliner. Factoring in demand (Backpack Expander 8/10, The Headliner 8/10), Backpack Expander is the stronger item to hold right now.
Is Backpack Expander worth The Headliner in Team Fortress 2?
Not one-for-one. Backpack Expander is valued at $1.07 versus $1.00 for The Headliner, so the The Headliner side should add about $0.07 in extra value.
What is Backpack Expander worth in Team Fortress 2?
Backpack Expander currently trades around $1.07 with community demand of 8/10.
What is The Headliner worth in Team Fortress 2?
The Headliner currently trades around $1.00 with community demand of 8/10.
How much should I add to trade The Headliner for Backpack Expander?
About $0.07 in extra value — that closes the gap between The Headliner ($1.00) and Backpack Expander ($1.07). Use the calculator to test add-on combinations until the verdict reads Fair.