When you tap “Analyze” on a listing in Spottable, our AI goes to work. Within seconds, you get a comprehensive breakdown of whether that deal is worth your time. Here’s what happens behind the scenes.
The Deal Score
Every analysis starts with a deal score from 1 to 10. This single number tells you at a glance how good the deal is:
- 8-10: Excellent deal, significantly below market value
- 6-7: Good deal, priced competitively
- 4-5: Fair price, nothing special
- 1-3: Overpriced or something’s off
But the score is just the summary. The real value is in the details.
What the AI Evaluates
Price vs. Market Value
The core question: is this actually a good price? Our AI compares the listing against similar items that have sold recently, adjusting for:
- Condition and age
- Included accessories
- Your local market (prices vary by region)
You’ll see the typical price range and where this listing falls within it.
Condition Assessment
Photos tell a lot. The AI examines listing images to assess visible wear, damage, or missing parts. You get a separate condition score and specific notes about what it found.
Red Flags
This is where the AI earns its keep. It automatically checks for:
- Scam indicators: Stock photos, copied descriptions, prices that don’t make sense
- Authenticity concerns: Signs of counterfeits, especially for electronics and luxury items
- Hidden issues: Vague language that might be hiding problems
Each red flag comes with a severity level (low, medium, high) so you know what to worry about.
Ready-to-Send Messages
Once you know a deal is worth pursuing, you need to message the seller. The AI generates three options:
- Lowball offer: A reasonable starting point for negotiation
- Fair offer: Closer to asking price, for competitive items
- Validation question: Something to verify condition or authenticity
Tap to copy, paste into Messenger, done.
The Bottom Line
The AI handles the research you’d otherwise do manually: checking prices, scrutinizing photos, reading between the lines. You just decide whether to message.
Each analysis costs one AI credit. Paid plans include a monthly allowance, and you can buy more credits if you analyze a lot of listings. See the pricing page for current plan allowances.
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