Sold Comps: What Buyers Paid vs. What Sellers Ask
Understand sold comps, how they differ from active asking prices, and how to research completed sales alongside Thriftalyze’s live eBay listing guidance.
What are sold comps?
Sold comps are comparable items with evidence of a completed sale. They help you research what buyers have paid for a similar product, rather than relying only on an advertised price. Useful comparisons match the model, condition, completeness and market as closely as possible.
Active listings and completed sales answer different questions
An active listing shows what a seller wants. A completed sale may provide better evidence of buyer demand at a particular price and time. Check whether a completed listing actually sold: an ended unsold listing is not evidence of a purchase. Shipping, accepted offers and missing transaction details can also complicate comparisons.
What Thriftalyze currently provides
Thriftalyze’s marketplace integration retrieves live eBay listings and uses matching asking prices to support resale guidance. It does not import or verify sold transactions. The analysis links to live listings. To find sold comps, search for the identified item separately and check whether the marketplace offers sold or completed-sale filters. Available information depends on the marketplace.
How to compare sales yourself
Use the identified brand and exact model to search. Look for multiple recent sold examples, verify condition and included parts, and compare the total cost including shipping. Exclude unrelated models and unusual bundles. Consider dates, currency and location before applying a past price to your find.
Put Your Find in Focus
Take or upload a photo to begin. Sign in to use the item analyzer.
Analyze an itemAI identification may be incorrect, and values are informational estimates. Actual selling prices vary with condition, completeness, location and demand. Shipping and marketplace fees affect profit. Independently verify valuable or rare items before buying or reselling.