You are at a stand, the item looks promising, price seems fair, but the key question remains: good buy or expensive mistake?
Gut feeling: "Might be great."
Reality: "Without data, it is risk."
That is where a structured workflow helps. Instead of manual research loops, use the scanner as a fast first filter and decide with clear signals.
1. Scan for risk first, not for hope
Most apps rely on barcodes only. In real sourcing, barcodes are often missing, especially with vintage, incomplete sets, or older electronics.
CrowFlip combines two signal types:
- Barcode scan: detects EANs in milliseconds for packaged products.
- AI vision: identifies brand, model, and condition even without barcode.
2. Use the traffic light as a decision aid
The traffic light does not replace experience, but it speeds up your first filter so you can focus on higher-quality opportunities:
3. Think in net margin per minute
A sourcing scan costs 2 credits. The key metric is not scan cost, but how much risk and time it removes from your buying process.
If you avoid one weak purchase per sourcing day, your overall result usually improves more than from pure price negotiation.