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Free video game value checker Specialist Guide

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Flipper's Knowledge Bank

Discs must be scratch-free. Cartridges should have clean labels. 'CIB' (Complete in Box) doubles value for retro Nintendo/Sega titles.

Many retro games don't have barcodes. Use Manual Search for 'Game Name Console' (e.g., 'Metroid NES') to find the real collectors' value.

Beware of high-value GBA and SNES games. If a price is too good to be true at a garage sale, check the label texture and screw types.

Scanning here opens Sold Listings. Ignore the white prices; look for green numbers.

Tip: If an item has 10 listed but 50 sold in the last month, it's a fast mover (High Sell-Through Rate).

What is a good sell-through rate?

A sell-through rate (STR) measures how fast items sell. A good rule of thumb for beginners is to look for items with at least a 50% STR, meaning there are as many sold listings as active listings in the last 90 days.

How to check eBay comps?

  1. Filter by "Sold Items" and "Completed Items".
  2. Sort by "Recent" to see the current market value.
  3. Ignore active prices; only sold prices matter.

Essentials for beginners?

  • Polymailers: Cheap and great for clothing.
  • Bubble Wrap: Essential for breakables.
  • Shipping Tape: Don't use regular scotch tape.

How to weigh packages?

Always weigh your package after it is fully packed. Use a digital scale and round up. Incorrect weights lead to postage adjustments.

What does BOLO mean?

BOLO stands for "Be On The Look Out". It refers to items or brands that are currently high-profit or fast-selling.

Best places to source?

  • Thrift Stores (Goodwill, Savers)
  • Garage/Yard Sales (Lowest prices)
  • Estate Sales (High quality vintage)
  • Media Mail: Cheapest for Books, CDs, DVDs.
  • PirateShip: Never pay post office retail. Use PirateShip.com for commercial rates.
  • Poly Mailers: Don't box clothing. Bag it to keep weight under 1lb.

When scanning books, always check Amazon. Look at the "Best Sellers Rank".


Rule of Thumb:

  • Rank under 1,000,000 = Sells eventually.
  • Rank under 100,000 = Sells very fast.

The Google button is your safety net. Use it to check Retail Prices. If you find a "rare" toy for $10, check Google to make sure Target isn't selling it brand new for $12.

  • UPC-A & UPC-E (Standard Retail)
  • EAN-13 & EAN-8 (International)
  • ISBN (Books & Media)

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To win in the gaming niche, you need to see the price across every platform. A game might be worth $15 on eBay but $40 on Amazon or a specialized collectors site. Our portal lets you rapidly compare these markets in a single session. This Manual Research approach is the gold standard because it lets you see the actual Live Marketplace Conditions—competition counts, condition variations (CIB vs. Loose), and 2026 shipping trends—rather than a simplified "score" from a database. By using our app, you're taking control of your data and ensuring your margins are protected from the moment you scan.

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Pro Tip: For better results, pair this guide with our ebay arbitrage tool and reseller scanner to master your workflow.

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