About How Much Is It Worth

How Much Is It Worth is a website that tells you what an item probably is and roughly what it sells for, from a single photo. You upload a picture, and you get a likely identification, an approximate era, a condition note, a value range in US dollars and a confidence level you can trust to be honest.

Who it is for

• People clearing a house who need to sort what is worth a closer look from what can go to donation or the curb.
• People who inherited things and want a sense of what they have before making decisions.
• Sellers deciding where to list, since a $30 item and a $300 item usually belong in different places.
• Curious owners who have wondered for years about that vase, clock or old toy on the shelf.

What makes it different

A range, not one number. Prices for used and vintage items vary with condition, demand and where they are sold. A single number suggests more certainty than anyone has, so we give a range and keep it reasonably tight.

Honest confidence. Every estimate is labeled high, medium or low confidence. When the model is unsure, the range is wider and we say so instead of hiding it.

Listings you can check. When available, we show up to 3 similar items currently for sale on eBay, so you can compare the range with real listings yourself. These are asking prices, and sold prices are often lower.

A plain answer when it cannot identify something. If the photo does not allow a reasonable identification, we tell you, suggest a better photo, and the attempt does not use up an estimate.

You can read the full method, including its limits, on How We Estimate.

What it is not

An estimate from a photo is not a formal appraisal and cannot authenticate designer goods or test metals and stones. For insurance, estate tax, donation or legal purposes, use a credentialed appraiser.

Who runs it

How Much Is It Worth is operated by Obzena LLC, a small software company in Sheridan, Wyoming. Obzena also makes the mobile apps Antiqly (for antiques), Coinara (for coins) and Legitly (for designer bags and sneakers).

Get in touch

Email hello@obzena.com or call +1 (307) 200-0564. More details are on the Contact page.