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Paste any listing. Know if it's a flip or a scam.

Paste the text or a screenshot from Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp or anywhere else. Flip Canary tells you what it resells for, what you'd clear after fees, what to offer, and every scam red flag, before you message the seller.

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  • No scraping: you bring the listing
  • Shows its sources and confidence
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How it works

Three steps. No browser extension, no account linking, no bots crawling marketplaces.

  1. Paste it

    Copy the listing text or grab a screenshot and paste it in. That's all we need.

  2. We check it

    We identify the exact item, price it against resale comps, subtract realistic fees and prep, and scan the wording for known scam patterns.

  3. Get the verdict

    Buy, pass, or scam. Plus the profit range, an opening offer, a walk-away price, and what to ask the seller.

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What you get back

Unedited output from the current build on two sample listings from our test suite. Values are estimates, not guarantees.

"HONDA EU 3000 GENERATOR" · $325

Honda EU3000is inverter generator

Strong buy
Resale range$1,000–1,400
Profit after fees~$850$650–1,050
ConfidenceHigh0.8
Open at$275
Walk away above$775

The asking price is already below your walk-away price. A small ask is fine, but don't lose the deal over it. Move fast.

Ask the seller

  • How many hours are on it?

Before you pay

  • Confirm the exact model on the data plate (EU3000is vs. the cheaper EU3000 Handi).
  • Cold-start it yourself. Walk away if the seller pre-warmed it.
  • Run it under load for 5+ minutes and watch for surging or shutdown.
No red flags · Fees: sold locally, ~$25 prep · Comps: built-in table

"Rolex Day-Date box & papers" · $500

Rolex Day-Date (President)

Likely scam: avoid
Scam risk 1.0

8 red flags

  • Prepayment or irreversible payment requested (Zelle / Cash App)
  • Shipping-only or remote-transaction language
  • Seller can't meet in person ("out of town for work")
  • Luxury item at 3% of the low resale value
  • Known scam-template phrasing ("email me at")
  • Might be the box and papers only, not the watch
  • Email address in the ad (pushes you off-platform)
  • Pressure / urgency language ("need gone today")
What to do: Don't negotiate. Don't send money or personal info. Report the listing to the platform.
The profit estimate is hidden because it isn't meaningful on a likely scam.

Check deals wherever you already are

Same verdict on every channel. Start on the web today; the bots open at launch.

WebPaste text or a screenshotAvailable now
TelegramForward a listing to the botAt launch
Discord/check in your server or DMsAt launch
SMSText a screenshot (Pro)At launch
EmailForward the listing textAt launch

Simple pricing

Start free. Paid plans are planned for launch, and nobody is charged during early access. Cancel anytime.

Free

$0

  • 5 checks per day
  • Full verdict + scam flags
  • Opening offer & walk-away price
  • 1 watchlist
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$12/mo

  • 100 checks per day
  • Everything in Free
  • Unlimited watchlists & full history
  • Telegram, Discord & email bots
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Pro

$29/mo

  • 500 checks per day
  • Everything in Flipper
  • SMS: text a listing, get a verdict
  • Priority support
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What we promise

We're new, so there are no reviews here yet. Try it on a listing you already know the answer to.

  • No scrapingWe never crawl marketplaces. We only look at what you paste.
  • Honest numbersEvery verdict shows its comps and a confidence level. If we're unsure, we say so.
  • Your data is yoursYour check history is private to you, and you can delete it anytime.
  • No hypeNo fake reviews, no fake urgency, no "guaranteed profit."

FAQ

Do you scrape Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist or OfferUp?

No. Flip Canary never crawls or scrapes any marketplace. You bring the listing by pasting the text or a screenshot. We only analyze what you send us, and we don't republish anyone's photos or listing text.

Can I just paste a link?

Paste the listing text or a screenshot. A link on its own isn't enough, because we don't visit marketplace pages for you. That's part of not scraping.

Do I need an account?

No. The free plan works right away in your browser, up to 5 checks a day.

How do you know what something resells for?

We match the item against resale comps (recent price ranges for that exact model), then subtract realistic selling fees, shipping and prep time. Every answer shows where its numbers came from and a confidence level.

Can it guarantee a listing isn't a scam?

No tool can. Flip Canary flags the patterns that keep showing up in classifieds scams, like prepayment, shipping-only deals, sellers who can't meet, and prices that are too good to be true. Always inspect in person and pay at pickup.

What do you store?

Your own check history, so you can look back at deals. You can delete it anytime. The waitlist only stores your email address and the plan you picked. The details are in our Privacy Policy.

What kinds of items work best?

Things people flip locally: generators, power tools, golf carts, small engines, electronics, collectibles, furniture and more. Unusual one-offs get a lower confidence score.

How do I contact you?

Email hello@flipcanary.com. That's also where to send questions, feedback, or a request to see or delete your data.

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