Scan Anything. Know What It's Worth.
ValU is the free AI-powered resale scanner for thrifters, resellers, and collectors. Point your camera at any item — antique, vintage, trading card, vinyl, sneaker, video game, ceramic, electronic — and ValU's AI runs a web search for recent sold and listed prices online to give you an estimated value range. Estimates can be wrong, so double-check valuable items. Free to start with a free account.
What ValU does
- Identifies any item from a photo, barcode, or voice description.
- Returns estimated values based on recent sold and listed prices found online.
- Calculates eBay and Mercari fees, profit, and sell-through rate so resellers list at the right price.
- Saves finds to a personal vault and tracks collection value over time.
Who it's for
Thrifters at Goodwill bins, resellers sourcing on eBay and Mercari, collectors valuing trading cards, vinyl, video games, and antique hunters identifying maker's marks and hallmarks. ValU is free forever and supported by ads.
Latest from the ValU blog
- What Are My One Piece Cards Worth? (2026-11-09)
Find out what your One Piece card game cards are worth: which rarities sell, real 2026 sold prices for manga and alt art cards, and when grading pays off. - How to Value Pokémon Cards (Step-by-Step) (2026-10-01)
How to figure out what your Pokémon cards are worth: identify the set, read the card number, judge condition honestly, and decide whether grading is worth it. - How to Sell Locally Without Getting Scammed (2026-09-28)
A practical guide to selling locally on Facebook Marketplace and other local sites: pricing, photos, common scams, safe meetups, and getting paid. - How to Read Pottery and Porcelain Marks (2026-09-24)
Learn to read the stamps on the bottom of pottery and porcelain: backstamps, impressed marks, country of origin clues, and how to date a piece. - How to Price Items for Resale (2026-09-20)
A repeatable way to price thrifted and used items for resale on eBay, Mercari, Poshmark and locally: sold comps, fees, shipping, and sell-through rate. - Vintage Toys Worth Money (2026-09-16)
Which vintage toys are worth money: action figures, die-cast cars, LEGO, dolls, and electronic toys — plus how packaging and completeness affect value. - How to Tell If Silver Is Real (2026-09-12)
How to tell real sterling silver from silver plate: hallmarks like 925 and Sterling, plate marks like EPNS, and simple home checks. - How to Photograph Items to Sell Online (2026-09-08)
Phone photography tips for resellers: lighting, backgrounds, angles, showing flaws, and the photo order that gets more clicks and fewer returns.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out what my item is worth?
Open val-u.app, take or upload a photo (or scan a barcode, type or say the item name). ValU identifies the item and shows an estimated resale price range based on recent sold listings.
How do I find out what my baseball cards are worth?
Photograph the front of the card in good light so the player, year and set are visible. ValU estimates a range from recent sold cards. Condition matters a lot — for valuable cards, a professional grade from PSA or similar can change the price significantly.
Can ValU identify an item from just a photo?
Usually, yes. It works best with a clear, well-lit photo showing labels, maker's marks or model numbers. If the match looks wrong, you can type a better description and rescan.
Is the value ValU shows exact?
No. ValU gives an estimated price range based on comparable sold listings, plus a confidence score. The real price depends on condition, demand and where you sell, so treat it as a starting point, not a guarantee.
Where does ValU get its prices?
ValU compares against completed sales from resale marketplaces such as eBay, plus category sources like Discogs, PriceCharting and PSA. It focuses on sold prices rather than asking prices.
Can I sell my item on ValU?
Yes. After a scan you can post the item to the free ValU Marketplace with photos, price and your valuation. Buyers contact you directly to arrange payment and pickup or shipping.
Is ValU really free?
ValU is free to start, with no subscription. Usage limits can apply. The site is supported by ads.