Is Thrifty Flipper really free?

Yes. 100% free, no freemium tier, no trial, no account, no app install. Supported by privacy-focused anonymous crypto ads (A-Ads). No tracking, no data retention, no sell-through-rate data uploaded to a server.

How does it compare to ScoutIQ or Profit Bandit?

ScoutIQ ($30-50/mo) and Profit Bandit ($20-40/mo) use cached offline databases. Thrifty Flipper uses live web redirects to eBay, Amazon, Mercari, and Poshmark, so the prices are real-time, not stale, and there's no monthly fee. The trade-off: Thrifty Flipper needs an internet connection (ScoutIQ works offline).

Do I need to install an app?

No. Thrifty Flipper runs entirely in your mobile browser. You can Add to Home Screen to install it as a PWA (progressive web app) for one-tap access and full-screen mode, but no App Store / Play Store install is required.

What barcode types does it support?

UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, EAN-8, and ISBN-10/ISBN-13 (book scanning). All work via the device camera using the html5-qrcode library.

What is a good sell-through rate?

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?

Search for your item on eBay, filter by 'Sold Items' and 'Completed Items', and sort by 'Recent' to see the current market value.

BOLO stands for 'Be On The Look Out'. It refers to specific items or brands that resellers should look for because they are currently high-profit or fast-selling.

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