In 2024, an inventory with Katowice 2014 stickers sold for over $1 million dollars. Stickers from the first CS:GO Major have become the most valuable items in the game. Meet the legends.
Why Katowice 2014?
EMS One Katowice 2014 was CS:GO's first Major Championship. Stickers from this event became legendary because:
- Extremely limited supply - Capsules are no longer obtainable
- Iconic design - Holographic effect never reproduced
- Historical significance - First Major, legendary teams
- Defunct teams - iBUYPOWER, Titan, Reason Gaming no longer exist
Top 20 Most Expensive Stickers (2026)
🏆 1. Titan (Holo) | Katowice 2014 - $100,000+
- Capsule: EMS Katowice 2014 Legends
- Estimated remaining: Less than 25 unapplied
- Last known sale: ~$110,000 (January 2025)
- Why #1: Stunning design, defunct team, blue "T" turns rainbow
🏆 2. iBUYPOWER (Holo) | Katowice 2014 - $80,000+
- Capsule: EMS Katowice 2014 Legends
- Estimated remaining: Less than 30
- Last known sale: ~$89,000 (March 2025)
- History: Team banned for match-fixing in 2015
- Design: Iconic red/orange phoenix
🏆 3. Reason Gaming (Holo) | Katowice 2014 - $80,000+
- Capsule: EMS Katowice 2014 Challengers
- Estimated remaining: Possibly less than 20
- Last known sale: ~$82,000 (February 2025)
- Why expensive: Defunct team, Challengers capsule was opened less
4. Vox Eminor (Holo) | Katowice 2014 - $50,000+
- Defunct Australian team (SPUNJ was a member)
- Colorful design very popular among Australians
5. Clan-Mystik (Holo) | Katowice 2014 - $45,000+
- Had kennyS and apEX on roster
- Vibrant purple-blue holographic effect
6. Team Dignitas (Holo) | Katowice 2014 - $40,000+
- Featured dev1ce, dupreeh, Xyp9x
- Legendary Danish roster
7. Team LDLC (Holo) | Katowice 2014 - $34,000+
- Distinctive colored letters design
- Team finished 7th-8th place
8. HellRaisers (Holo) | Katowice 2014 - $17,000+
- Iconic flame design
- Team finished 5th-8th
9. Natus Vincere (Holo) | Katowice 2014 - $12,000+
- Na'Vi before the s1mple era
- Historical value from org's early days
10. LGB eSports (Holo) | Katowice 2014 - $8,000+
- Team of olofmeister and KRIMZ
- Roster that dominated later on another team
Most Expensive Autograph Stickers
Krakow 2017 Gold Signatures
Gold autographs from Krakow Major are the most valuable:| Player | Price |
|---|---|
| Keshandr (Gold) | $7,500+ |
| s1mple (Gold) | $6,200+ |
| ropz (Gold) | $3,700+ |
| suNny (Gold) | $3,400+ |
| KennyS (Gold) | $2,500+ |
| Keev (Gold) | $2,000+ |
Complete Katowice 2014 Holos Table
| Sticker | Estimated Price | Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| Titan Holo | $100,000+ | <25 |
| iBUYPOWER Holo | $80,000+ | <30 |
| Reason Gaming Holo | $80,000+ | <20 |
| Vox Eminor Holo | $50,000+ | 35-40 |
| Clan-Mystik Holo | $45,000+ | ~50 |
| Team Dignitas Holo | $40,000+ | ~50 |
| Team LDLC Holo | $34,000+ | ~60 |
| HellRaisers Holo | $17,000+ | 70-90 |
| Natus Vincere Holo | $12,000+ | 80-100 |
| LGB eSports Holo | $8,000+ | ~60 |
| Virtus.Pro Holo | $6,500+ | 90-110 |
| 3DMAX Holo | $6,500+ | ~50 |
| Mousesports Holo | $4,000+ | 85-95 |
| Titan Paper | $4,000+ | Dozens |
Famous Crafts with Katowice 2014
A skin with Katowice 2014 stickers is worth MUCH more than the sum of its parts:
Legendary craft examples:
- AK-47 Redline + 4x iBUYPOWER Holo: $300,000+
- AWP Dragon Lore + 4x Titan Holo: $400,000+
- AK-47 Blue Laminate + 4x iBUYPOWER Holo: $150,000+
Applied sticker pricing rule:
- 1 sticker: ~5-10% of sticker value
- 2 stickers: ~15-20% combined
- 3 stickers: ~25-35% combined
- 4 stickers (same type): ~40-60%+ depending on base skin
How to Verify Authenticity
⚠️ Watch out for scams:
- Fake screenshots - Always inspect in-game
- Different stickers - Paper vs Holo versions
- "Urgent" prices - Nobody sells Titan Holo cheap because they "need money now"
✅ Verification:
- Use CSFloat to see all applied stickers
- Confirm exact sticker ID
- For purchases above $10k, use verified middleman
- Never pay outside platforms with escrow
Sticker Investment
Why invest:
- ✅ Supply only decreases (stickers are applied/lost)
- ✅ Katowice 2014 appreciated 70%+ from 2024 to 2026
- ✅ Growing collector demand
- ✅ Crafts destroy stickers, reducing supply
Risks:
- ⚠️ Low liquidity - hard to sell quickly
- ⚠️ Short-term price volatility
- ⚠️ Authentication is crucial
Where to Find Rare Stickers
- Buff163 - Largest Chinese marketplace, competitive prices
- CSFloat - Western marketplace with verification
- Private deals - For 6-figure items, usually via middleman
- Trading Discord/Forums - r/GlobalOffensiveTrade
Updated February 2026