Antique Value Checker
Photograph an antique and FlipAI reads maker's marks, style and materials, then returns a value range from real completed sales.
Download FlipAI FreeHow the antiques scan works
Take a photo of the item or scan its barcode if it has one. FlipAI reads the details that decide value in this category and prices the result against real completed sales, not asking prices. A scan takes about ten seconds.
- Maker's marks, stamps, signatures and hallmarks
- Period and style cues — Victorian, Art Deco, mid-century
- Materials — sterling, brass, porcelain, hardwood, glass
- Damage, repairs and restoration that move the price
Antiques are a marks market. A stamp on the base can turn an ordinary-looking piece into the most valuable thing in the room, and photographing that mark is the single highest-leverage thing you can do.
FlipAI prices completed sales rather than dealer asking prices, which is usually a sobering but useful gap. Marked pottery, sterling, signed art glass and early tools consistently carry real value.
What you keep after fees
A sold price is not profit. eBay takes around 13.25%, Poshmark 20%, Mercari and Depop about 10%. Run the numbers in the free reseller profit calculator before you buy or list, or check a single platform's schedule directly: eBay fee calculator, eBay profit calculator, Poshmark, Mercari, Depop, Whatnot.
Buying secondhand or online? Check the seller and the item first with our is it legit? authenticity guides, or use FlipAI as a Google Lens alternative that prices an item instead of just identifying it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an antique valued from a photo?
Photograph the whole piece, then close up on any mark, stamp or signature. FlipAI identifies the maker or style and returns a sold-price range for comparable pieces.
Is a photo scan the same as a formal appraisal?
No. A scan gives you a market range from completed sales, which is enough for buying and reselling decisions. Insurance and estate purposes still need a certified appraiser.
Which antiques are actually worth money?
Marked pottery and porcelain, sterling silver, signed art glass, early hand tools, mid-century design and original artwork. Mass-produced brown furniture and unmarked knick-knacks usually are not.
Does damage ruin antique value?
It reduces it sharply on decorative items and less on rare pieces, where scarcity outweighs condition. Photograph chips, cracks and repairs so the range reflects reality.
Is the antique value checker free?
Yes — 10 lifetime scans free with no credit card required.