Three Scouts

Find it.  Appraise it.  Value it.

The Advanced Vision-powered platform for collectors, antique hunters and vintage seekers

Snap a photo of anything — something you own, something you've spotted or something you're curious about — and get a full professional appraisal by email within the hour; identification, maker, period, condition grading, comparable sales and valuation.

3scouts also watches eBay continuously for whatever you collect — alerting you the moment a genuine listing appears, with our expert assessment attached.

Try it free. Click "Value an Item" below.

Three Scouts working for you, around the clock

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Scout One
The Finder

Watches eBay continuously against your brief — your categories, keywords, condition requirements and budget. The moment a listing matches, Scout One flags it immediately, day or night.

Finds it
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Scout Two
The Expert

Examines every find in detail — authenticity, provenance, condition by component, and any red flags a buyer should know about. Works on eBay finds and items you already own. Scout Two tells you what you're really looking at.

Appraises it
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Scout Three
The Valuer

Cross-references comparable recent sales at auction and on eBay to give you a fair value range — whether you're buying, selling, or simply curious what something in your collection is worth.

Values it

The categories where 3scouts makes the most difference

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Trading Cards
Pokémon, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Sports Cards
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Toys & Designer Figures
LEGO, Funko Pop, Hot Wheels, Blind-box
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Sports & Entertainment
Signed jerseys, game-used, vintage posters
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Vintage Video Games
Consoles, cartridges, original packaging
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Comic Books
Key issues, slabs, vintage back issues
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Coins, Banknotes & Stamps
Rare coins, currency, philatelic
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Fine Art & Prints
Original works, limited editions, lithographs
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Watches — Antique & Modern
Vintage dress watches, sports, signed dials
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Silverware & Antiques
Hallmarked silver, decorative antiques
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Antique Maps & Globes
Original cartography, early atlases

Don't see your category? If it's sold on eBay, 3scouts can watch it. Whatever you collect — from vintage cameras to rare whisky, fishing tackle to first editions — tell us what you're scouting for and we'll be on it.

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See exactly what you receive

Every match triggers a standard alert. Request a Deep Analysis on any find for the full professional appraisal — exactly as shown below, which is an actual alert and subsequent Deep Analysis report for an antique map collector and client of 3scouts.com.

◎   Sample standard alert

3scouts · Your matches · Match 1 of 3

John Speed County Map of Westmorland — Original Hand Colour c.1610

[ Listing image appears here ]
£249 Listed price
£420–£480 Our estimate
"Original Speed county map with hand colour — listed significantly below market value for this type. Worth a closer look."

◈   Sample only — updated monthly. Not a live alert.

◈   Sample Deep Analysis

A full Deep Analysis report includes authenticity assessment with confidence rating, component-by-component condition grading, comparable recent auction and eBay sales, and a plain-English valuation and buying recommendation. The example below is an actual 3scouts report for a Georgian hallmarked silver baby's rattle with coral teething attachment — submitted by a subscriber who found it in his grandfather's belongings.

3scouts · Deep Analysis Report

Georgian Hallmarked Silver Baby's Rattle with Coral Teething Attachment

Submitted by subscriber · June 2026

1. Item Identification

A fine Georgian silver baby's rattle and teether, comprising a whistle, four silver bells, a turned coral teething attachment and a ring for suspension. Fully hallmarked. The coral attachment confirms a pre-1840 date of manufacture. The form is consistent with English work from the Regency period, circa 1810–1830. … *

2. Authenticity Assessment

The hallmarks appear clear and consistent with the period. The coral is original and unrestored — a significant indicator of authenticity as replacements are common. Construction is consistent with hand-finishing typical of the early 19th century. Authenticity confidence: 88%. … *

3. Condition Assessment

Silver body: Grade B — light surface wear consistent with age, no dents or repairs visible. Bells: Grade A — all present, good resonance. Coral: Grade B+ — intact with minor surface crazing typical of age. Ring: Grade A.

Overall grade: B+ — excellent condition for age. … *

4. Comparable Sales

Similar Georgian silver rattles with coral have sold at auction as follows: Bonhams London (2024) — £680; Christie's South Kensington (2023) — £920; Lyon & Turnbull (2024) — £440; Woolley & Wallis (2023) — £1,200 (premier maker identified); eBay (2025) — £380 (hallmarks unclear). … *

5. Valuation

Estimated fair value: €400 — €4,000. The wide range reflects uncertainty about the maker. An unidentified provincial silversmith places the piece at the lower end. Identification as a premier London maker — Paul Storr, Hester Bateman, Matthew Boulton — would move the value dramatically toward the upper range or beyond. … *

6. Recommendation

This is a significant antique that deserves proper attention. The next step is to have the hallmarks examined under magnification by a specialist silver dealer or major auction house. That single piece of research could define the value precisely. Do not sell without this step. … *

* This is a much abbreviated version of the full report under each section.

Without physically examining an item, no definitive appraisal can be made. This report is based on photographs provided. Always verify condition and authenticity before purchasing or selling. · 3scouts.com

◈   Actual 3scouts report — reproduced with subscriber permission.

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How alerts work

Standard Alert — instant email when a match is found: item image, asking price, and our quick estimate. Free with all plans.

Deep Analysis — the full three-Scout report: authenticity, condition grading, comparable sales, and buying recommendation. Drawn from your monthly allowance. Top up anytime at €2 per 10.

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  • One Scout brief of your choice
  • Unlimited standard alerts
  • 20 Deep Analyses — eBay finds or items you own
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€90
per month · unlimited Scout briefs
  • Unlimited Scout briefs
  • Unlimited standard alerts
  • 150 Deep Analyses — eBay finds or items you own
  • Top up anytime — €2 per 10
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Already found something? Let us appraise it — free.

Spotted something at an auction, in a shop, or online? Upload your photos and tell us what you're looking at. Your first valuation is completely free — no subscription required. Scout Two and Scout Three will examine the piece and return a full professional appraisal by email.

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Describe the item

Tell us what you think it is, where you found it, and any markings, signatures or labels you can see.

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Upload your photos

Front, back, any markings, hallmarks, signatures, damage. The more photos the better — a photo is worth a thousand keywords.

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Receive your appraisal

Your full Deep Analysis arrives by email — authenticity, condition, comparable sales and our valuation. Completely free, no strings attached. Usually within the hour — often much sooner.

Your first valuation is free

No subscription required. Submit your item, receive your full appraisal report, and decide for yourself if 3scouts is right for you.

Free

Request your free valuation

Describe what you have and upload your photos. We'll return your full appraisal by email, usually within the hour.

No photos added yet

Tap "+ Add photo" once for each photo — front, back, any marks, hallmarks, signatures. Up to 5 photos. Works on all devices including iPhone.

Tell us what you're scouting for

Your 3scouts brief

Fill in the form below and we'll be in touch within 24 hours to confirm your Scout is active.

The more specific your brief, the fewer irrelevant alerts you'll receive. You can refine your brief anytime by emailing [email protected]

Examples: "1960s Irish rugby International programmes, autographed"  ·  "Rolex Submariner pre-2000, original box and papers"  ·  "John Speed county maps, original hand colour, pre-1650"

Words or phrases you never want to see in your alerts. Separate with commas.

Tick all markets you're happy to buy from. Consider shipping costs and import duties for overseas markets.

You can change this anytime by emailing [email protected]

No photos added yet

A photo is worth a thousand keywords. Tap "+ Add photo" once for each reference image — up to 3 photos. Works on all devices including iPhone.

30-day free trial included

Your first 30 days are completely free. Cancel any time before your trial ends and you won't be charged a penny — one click, no questions asked.

Important notice

Without physically seeing and examining an item, no definitive appraisal or purchase recommendation can be made. All 3scouts valuations, authenticity assessments and condition reports are guidance based on available listing photographs and market data only. They are provided to assist your research and decision-making — not as a substitute for expert physical examination. In most circumstances you are protected by eBay's Money Back Guarantee — if an item is not as described, eBay's Buyer Protection policy generally entitles you to a full refund. 3scouts accepts no liability for purchasing decisions made on the basis of its assessments.