I remember the early days of the cosmetics, 2013-2015, I remember how people were choosing skins because they looked cool for them, not because they had market value, and they would purchase a $1 sticker, from the menu instead of capsule, because they liked the design, knowing that the value will neither drop or rise, because it was a direct purchase. I really miss those days of fun without hoarding and speculating and all the drama.
Here is my 11yo AK skin that I still use today. I always played this game for fun instead of turning it into a lottery and I still think this is what CS Should be.