The Journey to Steam Level 500
Reaching Steam level 500 is not something you do by accident. It's a goal that needs time, planning, and – let's be honest – money. For some it's just a number, for others it's about building trust in trading, collecting rare cosmetics, or showing dedication to the platform. Whatever your reason is, you should know what it takes before you start.
Estimating Realistic Costs
A lot of people underestimate how much it really costs to reach Steam Level 500. You need 1,275,000 XP in total. Since every badge gives you 100 XP, you will have to craft 12,750 badges to get there.
Now let’s talk money. Most card sets cost somewhere between €0.30 and €0.40, if you do it right. So if we take the average cost of €0.33 per badge and multiply by 12,750, we end up with something around €4,182.00.
For this reason, most people who are Level 500 or above didn’t get there overnight. If you��re thinking about going for it, at least use a badge crafting simulator. It doesn’t make things free, but it helps you plan better.