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What can you flip with First Flip?

Find a guide for the item you want to buy and resell. Each category has details that change which listings and prices are comparable.

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Phones and tablets

Flipping phones: check locks, storage and battery health

A used phone is only comparable when its model, storage, lock status and condition match. Verify those details before deciding what to pay.

Computers and electronics

Flipping laptops and graphics cards: compare the actual specification

A laptop name or graphics-card family can hide several configurations. Match the processor, memory, storage and condition before comparing prices.

Gaming

Flipping consoles and games: test the bundle before pricing it

A console bundle needs a working console, usable controllers and an accurate contents list. Do not value every pictured game as a confirmed working copy.

Sneakers

Flipping sneakers: match the style, size and condition

The same shoe can have different resale prospects by style code, colourway, size and wear. A popular brand alone is not a buying reason.

Clothing

Flipping vintage clothing: tags, measurements and sellable condition

Choose clothing you can identify and describe accurately. Tag size, actual measurements, fabric and flaws matter more than calling every older piece vintage.

Collectibles and toys

Flipping LEGO and collectibles: completeness changes the comparison

Identify the set, card or figure before pricing it. Missing parts, a different printing or an unsupported grade can make a seemingly close comparison misleading.

Books and media

Flipping books and records: edition, condition and postage

Low purchase cost does not make every book or record a worthwhile flip. Identify the edition or pressing, check condition and count postage and storage.

Bikes and sporting equipment

Flipping bikes and sports gear: fit, wear and collection

A bike’s model, frame size and mechanical condition matter to the next buyer. For sports gear, identify the specification and included parts before using a comparison.

Tools and garden equipment

Flipping power tools: know the battery system and what is included

A bare tool and a kit with batteries and charger are different purchases. Identify the model and power system, test operation and count missing equipment.

Appliances and homewares

Flipping appliances and homewares: test, measure and plan collection

A working appliance must do its job, not merely light up. Identify the model, confirm condition and plan transport before deciding whether the purchase makes sense.

Cameras and lenses

Flipping cameras and lenses: identify the mount and test the optics

Two similar-looking lenses can fit different cameras. Identify the exact model and mount, inspect optical condition and test the functions you will describe to a buyer.

Musical instruments

Flipping guitars and keyboards: condition, setup and included gear

An instrument needs to be playable, not just recognisable. Identify the model, check condition and allow for setup or servicing before comparing it with a ready-to-play example.

Furniture

Inspect a used sofa

Check the frame, fabric, condition and collection access.

Use the guide with a watch

Enter an item or model in Watches, then set the area and terms you need. There is no closed category list. Results depend on a connected source; assessments need close comparison evidence.

These guides explain what to check. They do not certify an item, guarantee a resale price or establish that every category has live coverage. Read Create your first watch and Understand an assessment for the next step.