# Newfound Value > Newfound Value is a web app that tells people in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada what an item is worth locally. Snap or paste a photo (or a Facebook Marketplace / Kijiji screenshot), choose the setting (Marketplace, yard sale, thrift store, auction or retail shelf) and get an estimated new price, an NL used price range, a mainland comparison, shipping-to-the-island cost, the St. John's stores likely to carry it, and one "pay up to" number, with a conservative confidence percentage. Newfound Value is a product of EastBid Inc., #303-495 Water Street, St. John's, NL A1E 6B5. Contact: admin@eastbid.ca, 1-709-700-0951. ## What it does - Identifies the item from a photo, listing screenshot or a typed description, reading visible brands, model stickers and labels first. - Prices it three ways: new (MSRP / typical retail), used in Newfoundland (Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji, thrift), and used on the mainland, and explains which way the island premium cuts for that category. - Gives a single decision number that changes with the setting: max smart bid (auction), offer up to (Marketplace / Kijiji), pay up to (flea market, yard sale, thrift store) or worth it under (retail shelf). - Rates a supplied asking price or current bid as steal, fair, high or overpriced. - Estimates freight and lead time to bring the item to the island new, and Canada Post cost to resell it off-island. - Lists which St. John's retailers likely carry the item (Canadian Tire, Costco, Walmart, Home Depot, Kent, Best Buy, The Brick, Leon's and others) with one-tap links into each store's search, Google Shopping nearby and Google Maps. It has no live inventory access and never claims something is in stock. - Links to Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji NL and eBay sold results for the item so the estimate can be checked in seconds. - "List everything in the photo" mode inventories a whole shelf, table or box with new and used ranges per item and a total. - Asks which item you meant (once, free) when several sellable things are in frame; declines to price prohibited or illegal goods; says so when a photo shows nothing sellable. ## Pricing - Free: 3 scans with a free account (Google sign-in or emailed link). - Pro: $4.99 CAD per month, 50 scans a month. For Marketplace regulars. - Flipper: $9.99 CAD per month, 500 scans a month. For flippers pricing every day. - Enterprise: $99.99 CAD per month, 10,000 scans a month. For shops, resellers and thrift operators. - Only priced answers use a scan. Referrals earn bonus scans; 20 referred sign-ups earn three months of Pro free. Subscriptions are billed by EastBid Inc. through Stripe and cancel in one tap. ## Who it is for People in St. John's, Mount Pearl, Paradise, Conception Bay South and across Newfoundland and Labrador who buy and sell on Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji, go to yard sales, flea markets and thrift stores, bid in online or in-person auctions, or resell for a living. All prices are in Canadian dollars and reasoned for the NL market: island freight, thin selection, seasonal demand (moose season, ice fishing, spring boats and mowers). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Newfound Value? A web app that tells you what something is worth in Newfoundland, not on the mainland. Snap or paste a photo, say where you are, and get the new price, the NL used range, shipping-in cost, local stores and one "pay up to" number. Made by EastBid Inc., St. John's. ### How is it different from Google Lens or eBay? Lens finds the item; it does not know NL prices. eBay reflects mainland and US buyers. Newfound Value prices the island premium: bulky, hard-to-ship things hold value here, small collectibles often fetch more away. It also shows today's online prices and links you to Marketplace, Kijiji NL, eBay sold results, Amazon, Etsy and Temu. ### How accurate is it? Every report shows a confidence score and why. It is deliberately conservative (never above 95%, text-only checks cap at 60%). Prices are AI estimates, not live listings: a second opinion before you buy, not an appraisal for insurance or lending. ### Does it know what is in stock at Canadian Tire, Costco or Walmart in St. John's? No store shares live inventory. It shows today's online prices from Google Shopping (Amazon, Walmart, Canadian Tire, Best Buy and more), says which local stores likely carry the item, and links you to their search so you can check in seconds. ### What does it cost? Free accounts get 3 scans. Pro is $4.99 CAD a month for 50 scans, Flipper is $9.99 for 500, Enterprise is $99.99 for 10,000. Only priced answers use a scan. Each friend you invite earns you a scan once they run one; 20 earns 3 months of Pro free. Cancel in one tap. ### Can I price a whole shelf or box at once? Yes. List mode reads a shelf of books, a table of tools or a box of records, prices each item, flags what is worth listing separately and totals the lot. ### What if there are several things in the photo? It asks which one you meant. Tap it and it re-checks. That question is free and only happens once per photo. ### Does it work on my phone? Yes. It runs in any browser and installs to your home screen. On Android you can share a screenshot straight to it. On iPhone use Share, then Add to Home Screen. ### Will it price anything? No. It refuses items that are illegal or restricted to sell in Canada (firearms, drugs, counterfeits, protected wildlife, recalled child products, prescription medication) and tells you when a photo has nothing sellable in it. ### Who runs Newfound Value and what happens to my photos? EastBid Inc., #303-495 Water Street, St. John's, NL A1E 6B5, 1-709-700-0951, admin@eastbid.ca, under EastBid's privacy policy and terms. A small thumbnail of each priced scan is kept for 10 days so you can review it, then deleted. ## Newfoundland resale questions answered Longer, sourced answers live at https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/questions. Short answers: ### How much should I pay for used furniture on Facebook Marketplace in St. John's? Solid wood and good upholstered pieces in clean condition: 30 to 50 percent of what a new one costs delivered to St. John's. Flat-pack and particleboard: 10 to 20 percent, and only if it has never been taken apart. Full answer: https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/questions/how-much-should-i-pay-for-used-furniture-on-marketplace-in-st-johns ### Why is used stuff more expensive in Newfoundland than on the mainland? Because bringing a new one here is slow and expensive, and there are fewer sellers. That island premium is why a used snowblower in Paradise sells for more than the same machine in Mississauga. Full answer: https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/questions/why-is-used-stuff-more-expensive-in-newfoundland-than-on-the-mainland ### How do I spot a Marketplace or Kijiji scam in Newfoundland? Anyone who won't meet in person, wants a deposit or a verification code before you have seen the item, or is "away in Alberta and will ship it" is a scam. Real NL sellers meet you in a parking lot. Full answer: https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/questions/how-do-i-spot-a-marketplace-or-kijiji-scam-in-newfoundland ### What's a fair price for a used snowblower in Newfoundland? A two-stage machine under ten years old from Ariens, Toro, Honda or Cub Cadet that starts on the first pull: 40 to 60 percent of its current new price. Big-box house brands: 25 to 40 percent. Buy in April, not November. Full answer: https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/questions/what-is-a-fair-price-for-a-used-snowblower-in-newfoundland ### Is it worth buying used appliances in Newfoundland? Often, yes. A fridge, washer or dryer under about seven years old from a known brand is worth 30 to 50 percent of new, and you skip the freight and delivery a new one carries here. Skip anything you cannot run before paying. Full answer: https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/questions/is-it-worth-buying-used-appliances-in-newfoundland ### Do I have to pay tax on things I sell on Marketplace or Kijiji in Canada? Selling your own used things for less than you paid is not taxable. Buying things to resell for profit is business income, taxable from the first dollar, and the CRA does look at online marketplaces. Full answer: https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/questions/do-i-have-to-pay-tax-on-things-i-sell-on-marketplace-in-canada ### What sells fastest on Facebook Marketplace in Newfoundland? Anything seasonal and heavy: snowblowers in November, chest freezers and vacuum sealers when moose season opens in September, BBQs, mowers, kayaks and boats in May. Cordless tools and kids gear move all year. Full answer: https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/questions/what-sells-fastest-on-marketplace-in-newfoundland ### Should I sell it locally or ship it off the island? Sell locally if it is heavy or bulky; the island premium works for you. Ship it if it is small, light and collectible: the mainland or eBay pays more, and a parcel under 2 kg from St. John's to Ontario is roughly $18 to $35. Full answer: https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/questions/should-i-sell-locally-or-ship-off-the-island ### How do I price a whole lot, like a shelf of books or a box of records? Find the two or three pieces that carry the value, price those on their own, and sell the rest as a bulk lot at a dollar or two each. Most lots are 80 percent filler. Full answer: https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/questions/how-do-i-price-a-whole-lot-like-a-shelf-of-books-or-a-box-of-records ### How long does Amazon take to deliver to Newfoundland, and why does it matter for used prices? Usually a week or more to St. John's, longer for bulky items, and some sellers will not ship here at all. That wait is why a used one you can pick up tonight is worth more here than on the mainland. Full answer: https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/questions/how-long-does-amazon-take-to-deliver-to-newfoundland ### What does it cost to ship a parcel from St. John's to Ontario with Canada Post? Roughly $18 to $35 for a small parcel under 2 kg by expedited parcel, $40 to $80 for a medium box, $80 to $150 and up for large, taking five to nine business days. The exact rate depends on weight and box size. Full answer: https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/questions/what-does-it-cost-to-ship-from-st-johns-to-ontario-with-canada-post ### Where are the best thrift stores in St. John's? Value Village and the Salvation Army thrift store for volume, Cost U Less for furniture and household, and the consignment and vintage shops (A-Vintage Shop, Found Consignment Boutique) when you want it curated. Go weekday mornings after a restock. Full answer: https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/questions/where-are-the-best-thrift-stores-in-st-johns ### When is yard sale season in Newfoundland, and how do I haggle? Late May to September, Saturday mornings, weather permitting. Offer 25 to 50 percent under the sticker with cash in hand, bundle items, and come back after noon when sellers want it gone. Full answer: https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/questions/when-is-yard-sale-season-in-newfoundland-and-how-do-i-haggle ### How does Newfound Value come up with a price? It identifies the item from your photo, applies Newfoundland rules (freight, the island premium, seasonal demand), pulls today's online prices from Google Shopping, and gives one number to pay with a confidence score. Full answer: https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/questions/how-does-newfound-value-come-up-with-a-price ### Can I use Newfound Value at an auction? Yes. Set the context to Auction and enter the current bid; you get a max smart bid that still leaves a margin for resale or a real saving over buying new. Add the buyer's premium and tax on top before you bid. Full answer: https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/questions/can-i-use-newfound-value-at-an-auction ## Key pages - [Home and FAQ](https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/) - [Open the app](https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/app) - [Questions answered](https://www.newfoundvalue.ca/questions) - [Privacy policy (EastBid Inc.)](https://www.eastbid.ca/privacy) - [Terms (EastBid Inc.)](https://www.eastbid.ca/terms) - [EastBid Inc.](https://www.eastbid.ca) ## Company Newfound Value is a product of EastBid Inc., a Canadian company registered in Newfoundland and Labrador. Address: #303-495 Water Street, St. John's, NL A1E 6B5. Phone: 1-709-700-0951. Email: admin@eastbid.ca.