Why can't I trade TF2 items if I can trade Gmod items?

I'm trying to trade TF2 items with my friend, but it only lets me trade Gmod items, (Melon race, physics gun, etc). It says that I've been friends for only 12 days, is this a factor? If so, how long do I have to wait?

As a matter of fact, on the Steam app it says ALL my items are not tradable. Could this be a bug?

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Best Answer

If you have not yet upgraded to Premium on TF2, then all the items you get are untradeable. Chances are, the mobile thing isn't a bug.

If you want to upgrade to Premium, all you need to do is purchase an item on the Mann Co Store.

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Are TF2 items trade locked?

Team Fortress 2 Click here to jump to that post. If you buy them from the Mann Co Store or community market, they have a 7 day trade hold.

How do I enable trading in TF2?

You can also start a trade with people playing on your current server if you're playing the game. Open the Character menu by pressing M and then select Trading. Choose the Current Server option and you'll see a lit of people connected to the same server you are. When you select a player, a trade request will be sent.

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