Help & FAQ
Stuck mid-surf? The answers to the stuff people ask most.
What is flipsurfing?
Flipsurfing is going out to charity shops, car boots and markets, finding things for less than they’re worth, and flipping them for a profit. FlipSurf is the app that tells you what something’s worth before you buy it.
When can I get FlipSurf?
FlipSurf is coming soon to Android and iPhone. We’re testing it now.
Is it free?
Yes, to start. Every day you get 10 photo scans for free, and barcode, book and CD scans stay unlimited.
If you want more photo scans, Pro is £34.99 a year or £6.99 a month, with no free trial. There’s also a Day Pass for £1.99, which gives you 24 hours of unlimited photo scans.
Pro photo scans are subject to fair use of about 300 a day, so heavy professional use may be rate-limited.
What can I price?
Snap a photo of almost anything, or scan the barcode on books, CDs, DVDs and games.
Which buyers does it show?
UK buyers including CeX, Ziffit / World of Books, We Buy Books and musicMagpie, when they have an offer for your item. You also get quick links to check prices on eBay, Vinted, Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree and Depop.
Not every buyer takes every item. If a buyer doesn’t have an offer, FlipSurf won’t show one.
How accurate are the prices?
The offers come from the buyers themselves, but they change often, and each buyer checks the item’s condition before paying. Treat them as a strong guide, not a guarantee.
It identified my item as something else. What now?
Photo matching isn’t perfect, especially for older or rarer things. Always check the make and model before you buy. Scanning a barcode, if there is one, is the most reliable way to get it right.
What do the A, B and C grades mean?
A is like new, B is good with light wear, and C is well loved with obvious wear but still working. Use the grade that honestly matches the item. Each buyer will still check the condition themselves before they pay.
What is My haul?
My haul is where you save what you’ve bought. Add what you paid and what you sold it for, and FlipSurf adds up your profit.
How do share cards work?
Once you’ve logged a flip, you can turn it into a share card showing what you paid, what you sold it for and your profit. Post it anywhere and tag it #flipsurfing.
Do I need an account?
No. FlipSurf works without an account, and your haul is kept on your phone.
Does it work outside the UK?
FlipSurf is built for the UK first, with UK buyers and prices in pounds.
Still stuck?
Email [email protected] and tell us what you were trying to price. A screenshot helps.