Search and Scan the Collectibles Catalog
PriceCharting starts with a focused catalog workflow: search for a collectible by name, browse the matching category, or begin with the Scan Card or Barcode entry on the home screen. This is useful when an item is in front of you and you want to move from identification to market information without typing every detail.
Search results separate areas such as Trading Cards and Video Games, while Sort and Category controls help narrow a long list. Results can then be opened for a closer look or added to a collection or wishlist, giving casual collectors and active buyers a straightforward path from discovery to a saved item. The layout keeps the catalog, filters, and next action visible on the same screen.
Compare Condition Prices and Sales History
Item pages put a current reference price beside the collectible name and edition, making it easier to judge an offer before buying or selling. For graded and ungraded items, the page separates conditions such as Ungraded, PSA 10, and BGS 10 Black Label, so the comparison follows the condition of the item rather than treating every copy alike.
Seller buttons can surface marketplace prices from services such as eBay and TCGplayer, while the sales area lists dated transactions and sale prices. The Show Price History control opens time ranges including All, 3M, 6M, and 1Y, helping users spot a longer trend instead of relying on a single listing.
Track a Collection and Wishlist
Collectors can use My Collection to keep items in one organized place and follow the value of what they own over time. The collection workflow is useful for a growing card or game inventory because it turns individual item pages into a personal record rather than leaving each price lookup isolated.
Wishlist gives another path for items that are not owned yet. Save a target, return to it later, and use the app's market notifications or below-market listing alerts when available to keep an eye on a future purchase. The profile, My Collection, and Wishlist entries in the navigation make those tasks easy to find. That separation helps browsing stay distinct from ownership tracking.
Explore Markets Across Collectible Types
PriceCharting is designed for more than one collecting niche. Its market coverage includes video games, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana, sports cards, comics, LEGO, coins, and related collectibles, allowing users to keep the same price-search habits across different parts of a collection.
A USD selector, recommended marketplace listings, sales tables, and price charts support practical checks before a purchase, a sale, or an inventory update. Casual collectors can use the app for quick estimates, while more serious hobbyists can compare trends, record holdings, and revisit saved items as the market changes. The broad catalog is most useful when a household or collection spans several categories rather than a single series.
