Or is he the latter, a gateway to escape.

Media scapegoat; who they can be mad at today.

Unsolds above 1 key

http://www.tf2outpost.com/trade/27932947 - 1.2 keys, 1 week, poorly bumped

http://www.tf2outpost.com/trade/27928043 - 1.25 keys, 1 week

http://www.tf2outpost.com/trade/27545602 - 1.5 keys, 3 months

Classifieds at the time of posting:

https://backpack.tf/classifieds?item=Strange+Part%3A+Long-Distance+Kills&quality=6&tradable=1&craftable=1&australium=-1 -> http://i.imgur.com/R81La25.png

Sell Orders:

x2 at 1 key (1 up for 2 months, the other is unbumped)

x1 at 1.2 keys (unbumped)

x1 at 1.5 keys (2 months)

Conclusion:

SCM supports this drop. 1 month unsold at 1 key; taking 1 key as the new price.

Additional/Supportive and Counter Evidence is always appreciated.

Discovery out ヽ༼ຈل͜ຈ༽ﾉ