How it works
Find something worth flipping. Check the numbers.
Choose what you want to flip and where you can collect it. Review matching listings and their available resale evidence before deciding what to buy.
Why this matters
Start with the opportunity, not a worksheet.
You do not need to guess an expected resale price to begin. Where research is available, FlipFirst uses comparable listings to prepare a provisional assessment.
Your first flip
From finding an item to making the call.
- 01
Choose your kind of flip
You can create a watch for phones, computers, gaming gear, clothing, sneakers, collectibles, books, bikes, tools, appliances, cameras, instruments, furniture or another item. Enter the item or model in your own words. Results depend on a connected source in your area; a price estimate needs enough close comparisons.
- Phones and tablets: iPhone, Galaxy, iPad. Exact model, storage, network and activation lock.
- Computers and electronics: Laptops, graphics cards, monitors, audio. Complete device or component, specifications and working condition.
- Gaming: Consoles, physical games, controllers. Generation, edition, region and included accessories.
- Clothing, shoes and accessories: Vintage clothing, sneakers, bags, watches. Brand, size, material, condition and authenticity.
- Collectibles and toys: Trading cards, LEGO, figures, memorabilia. Edition, set number, completeness and grading.
- Books and media: Textbooks, comics, vinyl records. Edition, ISBN or catalogue number and condition.
- Bikes, sport and outdoors: Bicycles, golf clubs, camping equipment. Model, size, included parts and wear.
- Tools and garden equipment: Drills, saws, lawnmowers. Model, power system, batteries and operation.
- Appliances and homewares: Coffee machines, washing machines, lamps. Model, dimensions, operation and collection needs.
- Cameras and musical instruments: Cameras, lenses, guitars, keyboards. Model, compatibility, included equipment and condition.
- Furniture: Sofas, desks, chairs, tables. Model, dimensions, material, condition and collection access.
- Other items: Enter the item or model you want to find. Identify the exact item and the details that change its value.
- 02
Choose an item and a place
Name the item, brand or model and the area you can collect from. Location availability must be confirmed before your watch can run.
- Search within a collection distance that works for you
- Use optional filters when you need to narrow the results
- 03
Check the resale evidence
Open a matching item to see its asking price and available comparisons. A completed assessment explains the resale range and suggested buying limit.
- Compare the same item, variant and condition
- If research is incomplete, check the explanation or retry
- 04
Decide what you would pay
Use the provisional assessment as a starting point. Add your own costs and profit preference if you want a more personal buying limit.
- Before-cost figures leave transport, repairs and fees out
- Confirm condition and availability with the original listing
- 05
Keep an eye on the next opportunity
Activate an available watch to receive matching listings. Save an item to follow its price and check when it was last observed.
- Pause a watch when you no longer want new matches
- A missing listing does not prove a sale or a price reduction
Questions
Straight answers.
Which marketplaces and locations work?+
We currently collect Facebook Marketplace listings around Newcastle, NSW, Australia. Other locations are not available yet. Check your location before starting a watch.
What items can I search for?+
You can create a watch for phones, computers, gaming gear, clothing, sneakers, collectibles, books, bikes, tools, appliances, cameras, instruments, furniture or another item. Enter the item or model in your own words. Results depend on a connected source in your area; a price estimate needs enough close comparisons.
Does FlipFirst buy or sell for me?+
No. You choose whether to contact the seller, make an offer or buy. Automated seller contact, purchasing and selling are not included.
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