UK deal research tool

Find better deals before you buy.

MarginMole helps you compare marketplace listings with retail prices, sold data, seller signals and deal scores so you can make better buying decisions before spending money.

Free account. No credit card required.

Built for bargain hunters, resellers and anyone who wants clearer numbers before buying from online marketplaces.

Live preview

Try a real search first.

Preview two live listing cards, then create a free account to unlock the full scanner, saved research and full Mole Scores.

Start with a preview search.

This uses the same live listing scanner as the app, but only shows a small preview before signup.

Want the full result list?

Free accounts get 5 scans per day. No credit card required.

Open scanner

Live scans

Search live marketplace listings to spot possible deals without checking every result manually.

Sold comps

Check whether similar products have actually sold, not just what sellers are asking for them.

Retail baseline

Compare marketplace listings with retail prices and retailer product feeds where reliable matches are available.

Mole Score

Get a Mole Score for each listing based on price, deal margin, seller signals, data confidence and buying potential.

BurrowBot AI

A deal assistant that explains the risks, not just the numbers.

BurrowBot is MarginMole’s AI deal checker. It helps inspect listings for hidden issues, weak margin signals, risky wording and things you should verify before buying.

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Hidden listing risk

BurrowBot looks for wording such as spares, repairs, locked, untested or collection-only that can turn a good-looking margin into a bad buy.

02

Fake margin checks

It compares the headline profit with condition, fees, retail baseline and comp strength so one inflated number does not mislead the whole decision.

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Plain-English verdicts

Instead of just showing numbers, BurrowBot explains why a listing may be worth reviewing, skipping or checking more carefully.

Search what resellers actually look for

Built for eBay flipping, resale profit checks and underpriced listing research.

MarginMole is designed around long-tail deal research: checking whether an eBay listing is underpriced, calculating possible resale profit, spotting fake margins and deciding whether a product is worth digging into with BurrowBot.

Built openly and privacy-first

A real tool, actively improved by an independent UK developer.

MarginMole is built to make resale research less confusing. It helps users compare estimated margins, review deal signals and save alerts without pretending any tool can guarantee profit.

We do not sell user search data. Payments are handled securely through Stripe, and MarginMole does not store full card details.

Privacy

Search data is used to provide the tool, not sold to advertisers.

Secure payments

Card payments are processed by Stripe. MarginMole does not store full card numbers.

Active changelog

Updates are published so users can see the project is being maintained.

What MarginMole does

Deal research is easier when the important information is in one place.

MarginMole is a deal research and price comparison tool. It helps users search marketplace listings, compare retail baselines, check seller signals and rank results with a Mole Score.

Many listings look good at first because the price seems low. MarginMole is built to help users check the numbers, avoid bad buys and spot deals that are actually worth reviewing.

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Search a product

Enter the product you want to check and MarginMole will scan marketplace listings for possible deals.

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Compare the numbers

Compare the listing price with retail baselines, sold data, seller signals, estimated margin, ROI and more in one card.

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Decide what is worth chasing

Use the Mole Score and supporting data to decide whether the listing is worth checking further or skipping.

Why this score?

Mole Score is designed to be explainable.

A high score should not mean “buy instantly”. It means the listing has stronger research signals and is worth reviewing before you spend money.

Margin and ROI

40%

How much room appears to be left after purchase price, estimated fees and postage.

Market evidence

25%

How useful the comp, retail baseline and pricing signals are for this product.

Seller and condition risk

20%

Whether the listing looks risky because of condition, wording, seller signals or missing details.

BurrowBot caution

15%

AI-assisted checks for hidden risk, weak confidence and suspicious deal signals.

Features

Tools for clearer deal research.

This is the type of result that MarginMole can provide for you, including listing price, reference value, estimated margin, ROI, retail estimates and more.

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Watchlist

Save deals to your watchlist

Save interesting listings to a watchlist so you can compare them and come back later.

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Monitors

Create alert presets

Create alerts for products or categories you want to check regularly without starting from scratch every time.

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Retail data

Retail baseline checks

Check listings against retail prices and retailer product feeds to understand whether a deal is actually below normal market prices.

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Risk checks

Seller trust signals

Check seller signals for possible risks so you can slow down when a listing needs extra caution.

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CSV export

Export your research

Users on paid plans can export listing research for spreadsheets, tracking and deeper comparison.

Product proof

See what the app actually helps with.

MarginMole is more than a landing page. It has scanner cards, BurrowBot reviews, watchlists, alert presets and export tools for paid users.

Open scanner →
Scanner

Search results

Compact cards show buy price, estimated profit, ROI, Mole Score, confidence and direct review actions.

Live eBay listing scan

Compact mobile results

Quick Review and eBay buttons

AI check

BurrowBot review

Ask BurrowBot to explain the risks, margin quality and what you should verify before buying.

Risk summary

Plain-English verdict

Follow-up questions

Tracking

Watchlist and alerts

Save interesting products and build alert presets so you can return to the searches that matter.

Saved deals

Alert Presets

Paid-plan exports

Works best for

ElectronicsGaming gearLEGO and collectiblesSneakers and clothingSmall appliancesJob lots and bundles
Plans

Choose the plan that works for you.

Start small, then upgrade at a later date when you need higher scan limits and deal research tools.

Free

£0

For trying MarginMole and checking a few deals each day.

5 scans per day

3 saved deals

1 Alert Preset

Basic Mole Score

Start free

No credit card required.

Most useful

Pro

£4.99/month

For regular deal hunters who want more scans, saved research and alerts.

30 scans per day

Unlimited saved deals

10 Alert Presets

Manual alert scans

View Pro

Unlimited

£9.99/month

For power users who want higher limits, exports and a more serious deal research workflow.

Everything in Pro

Unlimited Alert Presets

CSV export

No ads

View Unlimited

Is profit guaranteed?

No result is a guarantee. MarginMole provides research support, but you still need to check the listing, seller, condition, fees and demand yourself.

Where does the data come from?

MarginMole uses public marketplace signals, resale research data and retail baseline information where available. Estimates are for research support only and should be checked manually before buying.

Why do some products have lower confidence?

Confidence is based on how much useful comparison data is available, such as recent comp signals, retail baseline matches and listing quality. Medium or Low confidence means it is worth checking the listing manually before buying.

Learn and trust

Learn the resale basics before you buy.

MarginMole is not just a scanner. The site also includes original guides that explain resale profit, sell-through rate, fake margins, beginner niches and how to check whether a deal is actually worth buying.

You can also read more about who built MarginMole, why it exists and how the site supports users with deal research.

Clear and honest

Built to support your research before you buy.

MarginMole brings useful signals together, but you still decide what to buy. Check the listing, seller, condition, delivery, fees and demand before spending money.

Affiliate disclosure

Some outbound retailer links may be affiliate links. MarginMole may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Ready to research your next deal?

Create a free MarginMole account to save your research, track deals and use your daily scan allowance. If you already have an account, jump straight back into your dashboard or start searching.

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