Phase 1 collector preview live — marketplace later
Real value for your entire shelf. One place to track, grow, and sell your collection.
Stop juggling Gameye, spreadsheets, eBay, and Mercari. Manage your full collection with accurate pricing and historical trends — then buy, sell, or trade directly from your shelf.
Free Phase 1 preview — catalog, shelf, portfolio analytics, and barcode scan.
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Preview UI · sample app
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All platforms & categories
Collection value
$12,847
in this period
Last 12 months
12 sold · last 30 days
How it works
- 01
Scan & build your collection
Scan barcodes on supported phones and browsers in the PWA, or search manually—games, consoles, peripherals, and guides with condition grades.
- 02
Track real value over time
Historical charts, condition-adjusted values, and weighted comps across major marketplaces.
- 03
Sell, trade & connect
One-tap listings and Collectors Grid arrive in later phases. MVP nails the portfolio first.
Portfolio intelligence · Phase 1 PWA
Full-collection trends, not single-item guesses
Historical performance for your entire library, sliced by platform, era, or category—condition-adjusted values plus sample sales velocity (e.g. “12 sold last 30 days” in the preview below).
- Blends eBay, Mercari & PriceCharting comps, then adjusts for your copy's condition
- Top movers, laggards, and performance reports over time
- Import a collection export from another app when you have it
- Export to CSV for Excel or Google Sheets. Your data, your way
Bring your library in, analyze it here, and export portfolio snapshots anytime. Listing on the marketplace is separate—you will need real photos of each item before a post goes live.
Market inputs (sample weights)
We blend marketplace comps with your condition grade and shelf context for a shelf-specific estimate. Weights shown are sample preview data—not a comp index or RetroCap price database.
Collection value
$12,847.50
Whole collection
$12,847
+8.4% YTD
By platform
$5,420
+12.1% YTD
Handhelds
$2,190
12 sold · 30d
Sample dashboard · early access preview
Built by a collector, for collectors.
RetroCap started on a real shelf—I collect physical copies because preserving games matters to me, not just owning a bigger stack.
Gameye helped catalog my shelf, but I still jumped between apps hunting honest prices. RetroCap is what I wished existed: real comps, portfolio value over time, and a fair place to sell.
Why RetroCap?
Collectors today juggle a mix of tools — PriceCharting, Gameye, Mercari, and eBay each handle pieces of the workflow. Here's where each shines and where it falls short for the way collectors actually use their shelves.
| You might use today | What it's great for | Where it falls short | With RetroCap |
|---|---|---|---|
| PriceCharting | Free collection tracker, integrated marketplace, and low fees (only PayPal processing on sales). | No dedicated mobile app, condition is mostly bucketed by tag (Loose, CIB, New, Graded), and many price pages push buyers to eBay and Amazon listings. | Mobile-first PWA; 1–10 condition score on every tag; first-party marketplace where every sale stays on RetroCap (Phase 2). |
| Gameye | Mobile-first catalog with barcode scan, price history charts, and a recent “Sold” tab. | No integrated marketplace — selling still happens in eBay, Mercari, or PriceCharting. Web portal exists but is read-only; cataloging still requires the mobile app. | Integrated marketplace (Phase 2); full collection editing on web and PWA; no mobile app required. |
| Mercari | Easy general marketplace with low listing friction. | No collection tracking — pure marketplace. 10% seller plus 3.6% buyer fees (on item price + buyer-paid shipping), and gaming listings sit alongside clothes and electronics. | Catalog and wishlist built in; gaming-only audience; sellers keep 95–97% (Phase 2). |
| eBay | The widest buyer reach in the world. | Seller fees vary by category, but are often ~12.7% plus a per-order fee in video game categories (some subcategories are lower). No shelf tracking, so pricing research lives in a separate tab. | 3–5% seller fees (Phase 2); shelf-aware comps and condition-adjusted value in one app. |
What you get
Portfolio-grade tracking, faster listing, and collector discovery, built for hobbyists, serious collectors, and resellers alike.
Later phases
Coming after MVP
Previews below show where we're headed. Join the waitlist for Phase 1 catalog and analytics first.
Transparent fees · Phase 2 marketplace
Fair fees when you list from your shelf
Phase 2 marketplace is planned with tiered 3–5% seller fees so you keep 95–97%—whether you're trimming a collection or selling regularly. Nothing is charged today.
For sellers · Phase 2
Sellers keep 95–97% of every sale
95–97%
Planned tiered fees from 3–5% by sale amount: the bigger the sale, the lower the rate. Optional promoted listings if you want extra visibility.
Planned for Phase 2 only; rates may change before launch. No marketplace fees today.
Buyer-side fees also planned for Phase 2. See our FAQ for the full breakdown.
Phase 1 PWA·Phase 1 ships as an installable PWA with barcode scan on supported phones and browsers—manual search everywhere else. Marketplace & community features follow in later phases.
What every sale includes
Built-in protection for buyers and sellers, from listing to delivery — not just payment processing.
- Platform-managed dispute resolution
- Mandatory real photos on every listing
- 1–10 condition score on every tag (Loose, CIB, New, Graded)
- Payment held until delivery is confirmed
- Native messaging and collector profiles
- First-party marketplace — every sale stays on RetroCap
What you can buy & sell
Games, consoles & gear from your shelf
Phase 2 starts with what collectors list most—physical media, systems, handhelds, and peripherals. We'll add more categories as the marketplace grows.
Games & physical media
Cartridges, discs, inserts, sealed & complete copies
Consoles & handhelds
Home systems, portables, limited editions
Peripherals & accessories
Controllers, headsets, fight sticks, capture gear
Guides & reference
Strategy guides, art books, official manuals
Shelf ↔ marketplace · Phase 2
Scan once. List in one tap.
Your catalog becomes your storefront. Import and export for Excel or Sheets in the MVP—listing goes live in Phase 2, with real photos required before anything is posted.
Phase 1 PWA·Phase 1 ships as an installable PWA with barcode scan on supported phones and browsers—manual search everywhere else. Marketplace & community features follow in later phases.
Scan & catalog
Barcode scan on supported devices or manual search—games, consoles, peripherals (Phase 1).
Photos first
Snap your copy before you list. Required for every post.
One-tap list
Sell, trade, or mark open to offers.
Stay in control
List only when you want; shelf never feels stuck.
Games
214 items
0 listed for sale
- $89
Persona 3 FES
PS2 · CIB · 8/10
- $142
Pokémon Emerald
GBA · Loose · 9/10
- $58
Chrono Cross
PS1 · CIB · 7/10
Tap camera to add or list from shelf
Interactive demo · Preview · Phase 2 listing flow
Collection: Your shelf. Tap the camera to add a game or list from shelf.
Transparency built in
Mandatory real photos
Every listing requires photos of the actual item you own, not stock or promo art. Your shots should show what's really for sale: the copy in hand, visible wear, and what’s included, so buyers aren’t guessing from a generic image.
Tag + condition score
Collectors know Loose, CIB, New, and Graded—but two copies with the same tag can differ. Every tag gets a 1–10 condition score on one shared scale, with one rubric—so buyers know what they're getting before they message.
Every sale is platform-backed
Every transaction is backed by RetroCap's mediation team—people who know collectibles, not just PayPal's generic 14-day window. Buyers get real recourse; sellers get protection against bad-faith chargebacks.
Collectors Grid · Phase 3
Find collectors who actually fit your shelf
Not a local map. The Collectors Grid surfaces people based on shared platforms, generations, collection variety, and wishlist overlap—with games, consoles, and gear they are willing to sell. Click a collector to preview shelf highlights and wishlist matches—including systems, not just titles.
- Ranked by collection fit, not geography
- Pan and zoom the grid, then tap a collector for their overview
- Connect and trade remotely with real collectors
Preview · Phase 3 · sample data
Sorted by shelf match · zoom out to see more collectors
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers before you join the waitlist.
We're in Phase 0 (landing, waitlist, and core build). Phase 1 MVP focuses on collection and analytics. Join the waitlist for early access invites.
Installable PWA with barcode scan on supported devices, manual search and cataloging everywhere, condition grades, historical portfolio charts, cross-platform comps, and import/export (CSV). Marketplace and Collectors Grid come in Phases 2–3; optional native App Store / Play builds in Phase 4 for deeper camera and OS integration.
Yes. Planned CSV import from other tools and exports when you have access to your data elsewhere.
Condition-adjusted estimates from a weighted blend of major market sources (eBay, Mercari, PriceCharting, and more)—RetroCap applies your condition grade and shelf context on top, not a separate comp feed or price database.
Not to catalog and track value. When you list for sale (Phase 2), real photos of your copy will be required before posting.
Collection and portfolio tracking are free in Phase 1, with no marketplace fees today.
When Phase 2 launches, sellers are planned to pay tiered 3–5% by sale amount (keeping 95–97%). Promoted listing boosts stay optional; you never need to pay extra to list or sell. Buyers may see a planned ~4% Platform Protection & Service fee on item price at checkout (before shipping and tax), covering secure payments, dispute support, and running the marketplace. All rates are subject to change before launch.
For comparison:
- eBay US sellers pay roughly 13% on video games (12.7% final value fee plus a per-order fee), while buyers frequently see $0 at checkout.
- Mercari runs ~10% seller plus 3.6% buyer on item price and buyer-paid shipping.
- RetroCap's planned model is lower on the seller side (3–5% tiered) with a planned ~4% buyer fee.
- Shipping and tax are always separate.
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