OMGBricks helped introduce many people to minifigure identification and valuation. It's a decent starting point for casual collectors who need to identify a few figures here and there. But if you're running a serious reselling operation, you need tools built for volume, not weekend hobby projects. Real resellers process hundreds of figures weekly, need bulk workflows, and require accurate market data that updates fast. That's where brickem.io comes in.
Where OMGBricks falls short for volume resellers
OMGBricks works fine when you're dealing with a handful of figures. The problem starts when you scale up. You're stuck scanning one figure at a time, which kills your processing speed. The app crashes frequently with larger collections, and the pricing data often lags behind current market conditions. For resellers moving serious volume, these limitations cost real money.
The identification accuracy also becomes a problem at scale. When you're processing bulk lots, you need near-perfect recognition rates. Missing valuable variants or misidentifying rare figures in a 200-piece lot can wipe out your margins entirely.
How brickem.io handles volume differently
We built our scanning engine specifically for bulk operations. You can scan entire collections in minutes, not hours. Our computer vision technology handles multiple figures per image and processes them simultaneously. No more tedious one-by-one workflows that eat into your profit margins.
Our pricing data updates continuously from live BrickLink marketplace activity. You get current market values, not outdated estimates. This matters when you're making quick buy decisions on bulk lots or pricing inventory for fast turnover.
The export tools are built for your selling platforms. Download files formatted for BrickLink, eBay Seller Hub, or Whatnot and upload them without manual data entry. That saves hours per week that you can spend sourcing more inventory.
Built for professional workflows
Serious resellers need inventory collections, reliable tools, and room to scale. One plan covers everything: unlimited scanning, bulk workflows, and every export format for $20/month or $200/year. The 14-day free trial means you can test it risk-free with your actual inventory volumes.
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| Feature | OMGBricks | brickem.io |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk scanning | Single figure only | Multiple figures per scan |
| Export options | Limited | CSV, BrickLink, eBay, Whatnot |
| Pricing accuracy | Basic estimates | Live market data |
| Monthly scan limits | Restrictive | Unlimited |
| Minifig database | Limited | 18,900+ minifigures |
| Uptime reliability | Frequent crashes | Built for volume |
| Free tier | Yes | No, 14-day free trial instead |
FAQ
Can I import my OMGBricks data into brickem.io?
Yes, you can export your inventory data and import it into brickem.io collections. Our CSV import handles most common data formats from other tools.
How much faster is bulk scanning compared to OMGBricks?
Resellers typically process inventory 10x faster with our bulk scanning. Instead of scanning one figure at a time, you can scan entire collections in minutes.
Do you offer the same minifigure database coverage?
Our database includes all standard minifigures plus rare variants and custom figures that other tools miss. We update it continuously as new sets release.
See the difference with your own inventory. Start your 14-day free trial and bulk scan up to 50 figures per photo. One plan, $20/month or $200/year, everything included.
