Hello! Recently i have been looking to put some money into my steam account so that i can buy demoman cosmetics. Optimally, i would buy myself a strange painted weapon, but when i looked at the price i almost had a heart attack.
Considering my options, either buying a warpaint or a strange, i decided to consult all of you for an answer.
Depends. Do you like the look of a weapon and if others look at it? Does it fit with your style of cosmetics? Get the painted one.
If you care more about stats you should get the strange.
You could also get the strange and keep playing until you can afford a strange painted wep and transfer the kills later.