Documentation

Everything you need to know about using FlipScout to maximize your eBay profits.

Getting Started

FlipScout is designed to help you make smarter sourcing decisions. To get started, simply create a free account. The free tier includes 2 scans per day, which is perfect for testing the platform.

  • Sign up for a free account
  • Allow camera access for barcode scanning
  • Start scanning items to see profit margins

Using the Scanner

The core feature of FlipScout is the barcode scanner. It instantly looks up sold listings on eBay to determine the market value of an item.

How to interpret results:

Sell Price
Average Sold Price
Based on last 90 days sold listings
Sell-Through Rate
% of items sold
Simulated metric for risk assessment

* Note: If a barcode is not found, you can manually enter the UPC or product name.

eBay Store SyncBusiness Plan

Business plan users can connect their eBay seller account directly to FlipScout. This enables advanced inventory management features.

Stale Inventory Alerts

Get notified when an item hasn't sold in 60+ days.

Price Health

See if your active listings are priced above or below the current market average.

Pricing & Plans

We offer flexible plans to suit your reselling journey. You can upgrade or downgrade at any time.

Free
2 Scans / Day
Pro ($12/mo)
Unlimited Scans
Business ($20/mo)
Store Sync + Team