FlipLens

Frequently asked questions

Short answers about how FlipLens works and what it can and cannot do.

Answers

What is FlipLens?

FlipLens is a web app for resellers in Europe. Take a photo, scan a barcode or type a model, and it tells you what the item resells for on eBay in Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, your profit after fees and shipping, the most you should pay, and a verdict: strong buy, buy, borderline or skip.

Where do the prices come from?

From active eBay listings in five EU countries, read through the official eBay API and converted to euro with ECB exchange rates. Asking prices are usually above what items finally sell for, so FlipLens adjusts them down and always shows how many listings an estimate is based on. You can open every listing it used.

Which items work best?

Consumer electronics, gaming and cameras: headphones, smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, speakers, consoles, handhelds, controllers, games, camera bodies, lenses, action and compact cameras, plus power tools. Fashion is not supported yet.

Do I need to enter a price?

No. Without a price FlipLens shows what the item sells for and the maximum price worth paying for your target return. With a price you get a verdict, profit and ROI for that exact deal.

What happens to my photos and data?

Photos are only used to identify the item and are never stored. Your checks are kept until you delete them, and you can export or delete everything from your profile at any time.

Is FlipLens affiliated with eBay?

No. FlipLens is independent and shows eBay data through the official eBay API. It does not buy, sell or ship anything.

Which countries does FlipLens cover?

Market data comes from eBay Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands. Links to check prices yourself are available for Vinted, Kleinanzeigen and other marketplaces across the EU.

How accurate is the estimate?

It depends on the market. Every result shows a confidence score, how many listings it is based on and the risks. When there is not enough data, FlipLens says so instead of guessing. You can track your real sale prices in Stock and see how close the estimates were.

Which marketplaces are the fees calculated for?

eBay.de for private and business sellers, Vinted and local pickup with cash. Each fee profile shows when it was last checked.

Can FlipLens write my listing?

Yes, on Pro and Reseller. It writes a title, description and condition text in the style of eBay, Vinted or Kleinanzeigen, in your language, ready to copy. FlipLens never posts on your behalf.

Is there a mobile app?

FlipLens is a web app that installs on your phone: open fliplens.eu and choose "Add to Home Screen" (iPhone) or "Install app" (Android). It then opens full screen like a native app.

Why do I need to sign in?

Your free checks, history and plan belong to your account, so they work on all your devices. Sign in with Google in one tap; there is no password to create.

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