I just received a Mann-Co Supply Crate from the TF2 random drop system — but it says it's locked.
I see that a key is available for purchase in the TF2 Store (for $2.50), but I have no interest in micro-transactions. Is there any other way to acquire a key or otherwise open the crate?
Best Answer
It looks like you may have to shell out for the key if you want to open the crate.
This is from the TF2 wiki about the Supply Crate Key: "They are only obtainable from the store so far and there are no plans to make them available via the Item drop system."
As per the October 20th update the key to open a supply crate was made tradable.
Source: TF2 Wiki