Highly recommended for estate liquidators
We process hundreds of household goods weekly. While we still use professional experts for high-end fine art, Relic handles 85% of our front-line triage for curios and collectibles seamlessly. Essential tool in our kit.
The organized collection feature is underrated
Everyone praises the scan speed, but being able to categorize my finds into my own digital showroom/catalog with dates and notes is what really keeps me subscribed.
No annoying bloatware
Love that the app is under 15MB, doesn't hoard data, launches instantly, and gets straight to the camera without three intro popups. That respect for user experience makes the upgrade an easy choice.
Solved a 20-year family debate
My dad swore an oil painting we had was a cheap print, my aunt swore it was authentic. Relic matched the style, artist, and brush signature style within seconds. Turned out to be a known regional landscape painter from the 1920s!
Great tool
Very polished experience. Helpful historical context and easy organization.
Paid for my subscription on day one
Scanned a brooch at a garage sale. Paid $2, appraised around $80, sold for $65. The app pays for itself.
Genuinely impressed
Downloaded expecting a gimmick, ended up keeping it permanently. Works remarkably fast and the data is accurate.
Impressed with furniture identification
Recognized an Eastlake parlor chair and called out specific joinery and decorative features accurately. Hard to find apps that handle antique furniture well.
Worth every penny
Tried a couple free apps before this that gave generic answers like "wooden table" or "glass container." Relic actually gives you makers, styles, and time periods. The paid tier is 100% worth it.
Cleanest UI in this category
Most scanning apps look like they were designed in 2012. Relic feels completely modern, snappy, and lightweight. Big fan of how saved items are archived in your personal collection.
Fast enough for competitive auctions
Speed is everything when you only have a few minutes during auction preview windows. Snap, ID, value, done.
Super accurate valuation ranges
What I appreciate most is that it gives realistic market ranges rather than crazy inflated numbers. Gives you a solid baseline so you know what to list items for without leaving money on the table.
Essential for eBay sellers
If you do any sort of vintage or antique reselling on eBay or Mercari, just get the full version. The time saved writing descriptions and researching comp prices pays for the yearly sub in a week of sourcing.
Finally got closure on mystery pieces
Had 3 bizarre heirloom porcelain figurines that nobody in the family could identify. Relic nailed the German manufacturer and approximate decade for all three on the first try.
Super simple to use
I’m in my late 60s and usually struggle with newer apps, but this is clean, quick, and doesn’t overwhelm you with ads or confusing menus. Just take a picture and the information is right there.
Found out my grandma’s vase is museum quality
We had this ugly blue vase sitting on top of a bookshelf gathering dust for 15 years. Scanned it on a whim while cleaning, and Relic flagged it as genuine mid-century European art glass. Contacted a local auctioneer who confirmed the app's valuation range. Mind blown.
Stopped me from overpaying!
Usually people talk about finding hidden gems, but Relic just saved me $120 on a reproduction brass lamp that the seller claimed was from the 1890s. The history breakdown showed the exact hallmarks of 1970s repros. 10/10.
Incredible for thrifting
I was skeptical about paying for an appraisal app, but honestly the visual match tool alone justifies it. Being able to compare sold listings and historical comps on the spot makes negotiating prices so much easier.
Paid for itself within 2 hours
Grabbed an odd-looking green glass bowl at an estate sale this morning for $8. Opened Relic, snapped a photo, and immediately matched it to 1930s uranium depression glass worth around $95. Upgraded to premium right there in the living room. Best impulse purchase I’ve made in months.
Helpful buying reference
When something catches my eye, I can use the description and comparisons to slow down and examine it more carefully. It supports a more informed buying decision.
