Should I Flip This?
Quick in-store sourcing decisions. Instant verdict on flip potential.
Quick Start
- 1.Enter the item's purchase price
- 2.Enter expected selling price
- 3.See instant flip verdict and profit breakdown
Quick Sourcing Rules
The 3x rule
Aim to sell many low-cost items for at least 3x what you paid after fees for healthier margins.
Check sold listings
Verify actual sold prices, not just aspirational active listings.
Consider time
A quick $5 profit can beat a $15 profit that takes months and multiple relists.
Condition matters
Cleaning, repairs, missing parts, and extra photos all reduce effective hourly rate.
Common Questions
What profit margin makes a flip worth it?
For small resale items, many sellers want at least 30-50% margin after fees and shipping. Thin margins leave little room for returns, shipping surprises, slow sell-through, or your time.
Should I use listed prices or sold prices?
Use sold prices. Listed prices show what sellers hope to get; sold comps show what buyers actually paid. Check condition, size, model, shipping, and date before trusting a comp.
How much should I discount for slow-moving inventory?
The longer cash is tied up, the higher your opportunity cost. A lower-margin item that sells this week can beat a higher-margin item that takes six months to move.
What items should I pass on while sourcing?
Pass on items with low margin, unclear comps, heavy shipping, condition problems, missing parts, or categories with high return risk unless the discount is deep enough to justify the work.
Methodology & Limits
How it works
This analyzer analyzes a reselling scenario from your inputs, then surfaces the result as decision-oriented numbers.
Assumptions
Uses current platform fees assumptions where relevant.
Use it as a screen
Treat the output as a planning estimate. Share the current scenario URL when you want to revisit or compare assumptions. Validate the numbers with real payouts, costs, deadlines, and local rules before committing money.
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