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Terms & Conditions

Effective date: 16 June 2026  ·  Sole trader, domiciled in Ireland

Last updated: 16 June 2026

Plain English summary: 3scouts monitors eBay on your behalf and provides AI-powered appraisal guidance. Our reports are expert guidance, not guarantees. Your first single valuation is completely free — no card required. Subscriptions include a 7-day free trial and can be cancelled anytime. All prices are in USD. We're honest about what we are and what we aren't.
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About 3scouts

3scouts is an AI-powered collectables monitoring and appraisal service operated as a sole trader business domiciled in the Republic of Ireland. By using 3scouts you agree to these Terms & Conditions in full.

3scouts monitors publicly available eBay listings on your behalf, applies AI vision analysis to identify potential matches with your brief, and provides appraisal guidance to assist your purchasing decisions.

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Free valuation

3scouts offers a single free Deep Analysis valuation to any visitor — no card, no subscription, no commitment required. Submit your item via the "Value an Item" form on the homepage and receive a full professional appraisal by email.

This free valuation is limited to one per person/email address. Further valuations require a subscription or top-up purchase.

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Subscriptions & billing

3scouts operates on a monthly rolling subscription basis. All prices are in US Dollars (USD). Your card will be charged in USD — your bank or card issuer will convert to your local currency at their prevailing exchange rate. Subscriptions are billed automatically on the same date each month via Stripe.

The following plans are currently available:

The Starter plan includes a 7-day free trial. A valid payment card is required to start the trial. No charge is made during the trial period. If you cancel before the trial ends, you will not be charged.

Subscriptions automatically renew each month until cancelled. You will receive a payment receipt after each renewal. You may cancel at any time via your Stripe billing portal or by contacting [email protected].

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Cancellation

You may cancel your 3scouts subscription at any time with no penalty and no questions asked. To cancel:

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Standard alerts & Deep Analysis

Your subscription includes two levels of service:

Additional Deep Analyses beyond your monthly allowance may be purchased as a top-up at $2.99 per 10 reports, via your account at 3scouts.com. Top-ups are a one-time purchase and do not auto-renew.

You will be notified when your Deep Analysis allowance is running low.

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Nature of our appraisals — important

"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 AI-assisted 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."

3scouts appraisals are estimates based on available photographic evidence and comparable sales data. They do not constitute professional valuations, certified authentications, or guarantees of any kind. 3scouts strongly recommends independent expert verification before making any significant purchase.

3scouts is not responsible for purchasing decisions made on the basis of its alerts or appraisals. The responsibility for any purchase decision rests entirely with the subscriber.

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eBay Buyer Protection

In most circumstances, purchases made through eBay are covered by eBay's Money Back Guarantee. If an item you receive is not as described or materially differs from the listing, eBay's Buyer Protection policy generally entitles you to a full refund. We encourage all subscribers to familiarise themselves with eBay's buyer protection terms before making any purchase.

3scouts is not affiliated with eBay and cannot guarantee the outcome of any eBay Buyer Protection claim.

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Service availability

3scouts uses commercially reasonable efforts to provide a continuous and reliable monitoring service. However, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service and accept no liability for:

In the event of a significant service outage lasting more than 48 hours, affected subscribers will receive a pro-rata credit on their next billing cycle.

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Currency & pricing

All 3scouts subscription prices and top-up charges are denominated in US Dollars (USD). This reflects the global nature of the service and aligns with our primary cost base.

If you are based outside the United States, your bank or card provider will convert the USD charge to your local currency at their prevailing rate at the time of billing. 3scouts has no control over exchange rates or any foreign transaction fees your bank may apply.

Stripe, our payment processor, may display an estimated local currency equivalent at checkout. This is for guidance only — the charge made to your card will be in USD.

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Acceptable use

Subscribers may not use 3scouts for any unlawful purpose, to monitor listings for the purpose of fraud or deception, or to resell or redistribute 3scouts appraisal reports without permission. 3scouts reserves the right to terminate any subscription where misuse is suspected, without refund.

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Governing law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of Ireland. Any disputes arising from the use of 3scouts shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts.

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Contact

For any questions about these terms, billing, cancellations, or anything else, contact us directly. We aim to respond within 2 working days.

[email protected]  ·  3scouts.com  ·  Republic of Ireland