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Hidden Item
Also known as: Hidden inventory, Invisible skin
A newly received skin that other players can't see for 10 days.
Definition
After you receive a skin through a trade or purchase, it can stay invisible to other profiles for up to 10 days, a Valve measure against bots and unofficial sites. The account owner sees and uses the item normally. The restriction only affects public visibility, and it runs alongside the trade lock.
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Connect your Steam account, check your quote, and get paid 7 days after you accept the trade.
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