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Stream viewers are used to trusting the host, and the chat already has people with inventories. Below is how to use your own stream or agree with someone else’s.

Why streams work#

Trust. The viewer has known the streamer for hours and believes the recommendation.
A target audience. People watch CS2, Dota 2, Rust — many have something to sell.
Instant reaction. You can say the link aloud, show it on screen and get visits that same minute.

Your own stream#

Panels under the stream
Add a “Sell skins” panel with a link to your domain and the label ?src=tw_panel.
A banner on screen
A small unobtrusive block in the corner with a short link or a QR code. Do not cover the game.
Stream description and title
In the description — the link and one line saying skins can be sold. In the title occasionally mention “appraising inventories”.
Regular segments
Once per stream — 15 minutes of appraising viewers’ inventories. It is interesting to watch and leads naturally to the link.

Chat and commands#

Set up a chat command that answers with the link: when a viewer asks “where to sell skins” the bot sends the reply itself.
Set a timer: once every 20–30 minutes the bot reminds about the link. More often is annoying.
Answer chat questions aloud and show the process on screen: it is the best way to remove distrust.
Use different labels for different ways of mentioning: tw_chat, tw_panel.

Partner streamers#

If you have no audience of your own, agree with someone else’s streamer. It is one of the fastest ways to get the first sales.

Whom to look for

Small and mid-size CS2, Dota 2 and Rust streamers: they have a live chat and are more willing to cooperate.
Look at average viewers and chat activity, not follower count.
The topic must be gaming: a “just chatting” audience is rarely interested in skins.

Where to find contacts

The “About” section of the channel — it often lists a business email.
The streamer’s Telegram, Discord and social profiles.
The YouTube channel description, if the streamer runs one in parallel.

The first message#

Write briefly, to the point and with specifics. Example:

Letter template

“Hello! My name is [name], I represent a CS2 skin buyout service. I would like to offer an integration: you mention the service on stream, viewers sell skins, you get a percentage of each deal or a flat fee for the mention. We can tailor the terms to you. I can give you a separate link with statistics so you can see the result. Ready to discuss?”

Do not send the same letter to everyone — adapt it to the channel.
Be ready to show how the deal goes and answer questions about reliability.

Payment and terms#

Flat fee

You pay for a mention or placement. Simple, but the risk is on you.

Percentage of the result

The streamer gets a share of deals through their link. They are interested in sales, you do not pay upfront.

Mixed scheme

A small fee plus a percentage. Works well for the first integrations.

Trial launch

One or two streams to check before a long contract.

Give the streamer a separate label and access to the numbers so they can see the result.
Fix the terms in writing: dates, mention format, payout size.
Pay for results only from your own share — count how much you can give and stay in the black. See Share and tiers›.

What to watch#

Visits per label during the stream hour and after it.
Conversion to requests: many visits and few requests means viewers do not trust it — explain the process.
Lagging effects: good streams bring visits a day later through the recordings.

Common mistakes#

Spamming the link in chat — it annoys the streamer and moderators.
Verbal agreements without a label: later you cannot tell what worked.
Too large streamers with a “dead” audience for big money.
Promises to viewers that the service does not keep.

Follow Twitch rules on advertising and partnerships. The streamer must honestly disclose ad integrations where required.