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- Can I connect my eBay or Etsy account to Flippd? You can connect eBay from Settings > Integrations . Anyone can connect and see a read-only 90-day preview of their eBay sales; importing listings and keeping them in…
- How do bundles work and when should I use them? A bundle is a single inventory item made up of multiple components. Use it when you've bought one thing that's really several items rolled together -- a mystery box,…
- How do I add a new item to my inventory? To add a new item, tap the + button on the Inventory screen, fill in the details, and tap Add .
- How do I attach a proof of purchase or receipt to an inventory item? Link receipts to inventory items to keep a record of your proof of purchase. This is useful for returns, warranties, tax documentation, and general record-keeping.
- How do I check out a shopper's picks from my Storefront? When a shopper has built a My Picks list on your storefront, open Tools > Storefronts , tap Checkout on that storefront, and Scan basket to scan the code on their…
- How do I create and print labels for my items? To create labels, go to Tools > Labels , select the items you want to label, pick a template, and print or save as PDF. Labels work the same on the web and in the…
- How do I create and send an invoice to a buyer? Flippd can generate a branded PDF invoice for any item you've sold. Turn on the Invoices feature, mark an item as Sold , then choose Invoice Buyer from the item's…
- How do I duplicate or clone an inventory item? There are two ways to duplicate an item:
- How do I edit an item's details, photos, or status? To edit an item, tap it in your inventory to open the detail screen. Fields are editable as soon as the screen opens -- change what you need and tap Save .
- How do I edit multiple items at once with bulk actions? To bulk edit items, tap the checklist icon on the Inventory screen to enter bulk edit mode and select items. The selection bar then gives you three actions: Edit…
- How do I export my inventory and sales data? To export your data, go to Tools > Import / export , open the Export tab, choose all data or a specific year and what to include, then tap Export Your Data . Your…
- How do I import inventory from a CSV or spreadsheet? To import inventory, go to Tools > Import / export , tap Select File To Upload , and choose your file — Flippd maps your columns to the right fields automatically.
- How do I mark an item as listed for sale? To mark an item as listed, open the item details and tap Mark as Listed , then select the platform and enter your listing price.
- How do I record a sale and track my profit? To record a sale, open the item and tap Mark as Sold , then enter the sale price and shipping details. Flippd automatically calculates your profit.
- How do I scan a barcode to quickly add items to inventory? Use Scan & Add to scan a product barcode, automatically look up the product details (title, brand, category), and add it to your inventory in seconds. No manual data…
- How do I search, filter, and sort my inventory? Use the search bar at the top of the Inventory screen to find items by title, stock number, notes, and more. Use filters and sort options to narrow results.
- How do I sell part of a multi-quantity item (partial sales)? When an item has a quantity above 1, the Mark as Sold form shows a Quantity Sold field. Enter how many units sold and Flippd splits that sale into its own Sold…
- How do I set up and use storage locations? To create storage locations, go to Tools > Storage locations , tap + , give it a name, then assign items to it. You can nest locations up to three levels deep with…
- How do I track bulk purchases and liquidation lots? Bulk Purchases helps you track liquidation pallets, wholesale lots, mystery boxes, and other multi-item buys. Link your inventory items to a purchase, allocate the…
- How do I turn a receipt into inventory items? Flippd can read the line items off a purchase receipt and create one inventory item per line. Press and hold + and choose Start with a receipt to photograph a new…
- How do I undo or reverse a sale? To undo a sale, open the sold item, tap the ⋮ (three dots) menu in the bottom bar, and select Mark as Unsold . The item returns to Listed status.
- How do I use barcodes to tag and find inventory items? Use barcodes to tag items with their product barcode and quickly find them later by scanning. Enable the barcode field in your Inventory Preferences, then scan or…
- How do I use QR codes to find items and scan storage locations? Each item and storage location has a unique QR code. Scan it with Flippd to instantly open the item details or see all items in a storage location.
- What are all the ways to add inventory to Flippd? Tap the + button to add one item by hand, or long-press + to open the Add menu with faster options: scan a barcode, add a batch of photos, or start from a receipt.…
- What are Storefronts and how do I use them? A Storefront turns your Flippd inventory into a simple public catalog that shoppers can browse on their own phones while they're standing at your table. It's built…
- What do the item statuses mean? Every item in Flippd has a status that tells you where it is in the selling process. Here's what each status means.
- What features are available on the item detail screen? The item detail screen is more than just viewing an item's info. It includes price history, activity history, linked expenses, cost breakdown, and quick access to…
- What happens if I upload a photo without internet? If you upload a photo while offline or with poor connectivity, Flippd queues it locally and syncs it automatically when your connection is restored.
- What is Data Health and how do I fix the records it flags? Data Health scans your inventory, expenses, and mileage for the mistakes that quietly skew your numbers: duplicates, missing costs, bad dates, and blank fields. Open…
- What is the Death Pile and how do I manage aging inventory? The Death Pile is the group of Unlisted items whose Date Acquired is more than 30 days ago. These items need attention because they're tying up money without earning…
- What is the Scratch Pile and how do I scratch an item? The Scratch Pile is where items go when they're no longer for sale -- whether they're damaged, kept for personal use, lost, or removed for any other reason.…
- Why doesn't my Bluetooth label printer show up when I print? Many small Bluetooth label printers (NIIMBOT, Phomemo, Marklife, and similar brands) can only print from their own companion app. They don't support standard phone…