ScanPower mobile app is available on Android Play Store and Iphone App store. You can download the same as required.
ScanPower Mobile is included with the Amazon Seller and Enterprise Pro plans. Information provided includes the product title, image, rank, offers, 5 lowest New, Used, and FBA offers.
NOTE: Most of these features also apply to mobile.scanpower.com.
The Login Screen:
Enter the email associated with your ScanPower account and your password. This is also the point at which you can select (or change) the marketplace.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Settings
To access the Settings page, select the 4 dots in the lower corner of the screen, then Settings. That will toggle an a menu of Settings, History, and Buylist.
Selecting Settings will open the Settings Menu -- an explanation of each setting (as well as suggestions for enabling/disabling) follows.
Check Restricted
When enabled, ScanPower will check for seller-specific restrictions on selling.Only Show Restricted if New
When enabled, products will only be shown as RESTRICTED if seller is restricted from selling in NEW condition. If restrictions only apply to used, refurbished, et, then the product will NOT be shown as restricted. If you only sell products in NEW condition, it is recommended you enable this setting to streamline your workflow.Prompt for in-stock variations
When enabled, user will have to click on "Vars" in order to view variations. This setting saves against your quota and may help with throttling. (available to PRO subscriptions and above)Hide Package Quantity
Package Quantity is useful for groceries and bundles.Left-hand Camera scanner
Changes the location of the camera icon from one corner of the screen to the other to better accommodate left-handed users.Sticky Cost
When enabled, the user doesn't have to enter a cost for every item scanned. The cost stays the same for every item scanned/searched until changed by the user or until the app is restarted. Useful when scanning many items with the same cost.Sticky Price
When enabled, the user doesn't have to enter a price for every item scanned. The price stays the same for every item scanned/searched until changed by the user or until the app is restarted. Useful when scanning many items with the same cost.Use Accept/Reject Rules (How to use "Accept/Reject Rules" Setting)
Enable to use the rules on whether or not to purchase a product. Click the box next to the setting to open and edit the rules. Within the setting is also something very important -- the setting to use the IP Claims Master List.IP Claims Master List -- enable this setting to use the IP Claims Master List curated by ScanPower of items known to return an IP Claim.
Hide Used/Collectible Offers
Fulfillment Channel (MFN or FBA) -- calculate fees for FBA or MFN (excludes fulfillment and storage fees)
Warn if Missing Before Buying -- App will alert user if selected variables are missing when user buys item.
Cost
Source
Tax
Tax Code
Inbound Shipping Cost (per lb) -- amount to be applied to net payout and buylist
Labor Cost (per item) -- amount to be applied to net payout and buylist
Discount -- amount to be applied to net payout and buylist
The Search Screen
To search/scout merchandise, enter a UPC, ASIN, or Keyword into the search bar at the top of the main screen. The information can be entered by:
Copying and pasting (it will automatically paste the last thing on your clipboard, when appropriate.)
Using your phone's camera to scan a UPC
Using a scanner of some sort Setting Up a Ring Scanner, Managing Input Devices on Mobile iOS (Keyboard, Bluetooth Scanner)
The Bottom Menu
This bottom menu is present from the Search Screen and the Buy Screen.
Additional Menu Items -- (the 4 dots) Opens the settings, Settings, History (search history), and Buylist.
Search -- tapping the search icon immediately places the cursor in the search bar.
Camera -- tap to use camera as a scanner.
The Results Screen
Results Screen Features
Title of Product
Photo of Product (tap to see Amazon product page)
2a. Average rank and average price for 30, 180, or 365 days (available with PRO level subscription and above.)Product Information
ASIN
Department / Category
Brand
Dimensions
Weight
Offers
Sales Rank (tap+ sign to see sub-ranks)
Review Count
Size (product size for variations)
Size Tier (dimensional size for FBA)
Vars (variations) - see In-stock variations section below. (available to PRO subscriptions and above)
Package Quantity
Restricted Status -- YES or NO (based on brand, condition, or item) (How to automatically check if you are restricted for a brand or product in Mobile, Scout and List)
Accept/Reject (How to use "Accept/Reject Rules" Setting)
On-Hand Quantity (tap to see breakdown of In-Stock, Inbound, Purchased, Transfer, and In Working Batch or Shipment)
Net Payout (profit after fees and cost)
ROI (Return on Investment)
Buy Button (tap to enter the Buy/Purchase screen) {see Buy Dialog section below}
Price/Cost
Price defaults to Buy Box or Amazon or Lowest FBA price. Tap any offer to set.
Cost - tap to enter a cost for the purpose of determining Net Payout and ROI
Offers
New, Used, Collectible Condition Offers
Offers by Condition -- Amazon doesn't always return all offers. Tap to show offers.
Sales History
Price, rank, and seller offers over time (Tap graph to see more statistics.
ORANGE: Amazon Offer
GREEN: Rank
BLUE: Marketplace New Offer
BLACK: Marketplace Used Offer
Show Settings, History, and Buylist buttons
Search (works just as the top search bar)
Scan button (use device camera to scan items)
In-stock variations and Variations Viewer
(available to PRO subscriptions and above)
Pro plan subscribers have access to In-stock over total Variations in order to better understand the sales rank for products such as clothing and shoes. Amazon does not track sales rank separately for most product variations, thus the rank applies only to the parent ASIN. Mobile shows the In-stock variation count over the total variations next to the "Vars" label. This tell you how many variations currently for sale are considered for the sales rank ("Rank").
The "Vars" label is also a link to allow you to see actual sizes and colors for 30, 180, or 365 days for in-stock, out-of-stock, and All variations. This feature is very useful for seeing which variations are popular, etc.
To view Variations in the app, tap "vars" as illustrated. This will open the Variations View page. On this page you will see:
Average Sales Price
Number of Sizes
Number of Colors
Bestseller Rank
Verified Review Period Filter (and count)
Stocked Variations Filter (and count)
Variation Detail: ASIN, reviews count, size, color
Average Rating and Count of Ratings for the Review Period
The Buy Dialog
When the "Buy" button is selected (7. above), the Buy Dialog opens. On this screen, you may enter:
quantity buying
cost of item
condition
source
expiration date
tax amount
up to 2 discounts, which remain until change of source
tax code
notes, such as those for preppers, virtual assistants, or listers
select back arrow returns to the main screen
select check mark to save
The Buylist
Total purchased cost and item count.
Menu to refresh, edit multiple items, and email buylist. When you click EDIT, you can select 1 or more items to Archive or Delete.
Search buylist by ASIN, Title, UPC, or Source.
Filter to show only your buylist.
Buylist attributes saved from the Buy Dialog. Click to Edit.
Button to Edit individual items. Update the purchase and item details on device, which saves time when listing.
Back Button