# ValuThis — AI Antique & Collectible Valuation Platform
> This file follows the llms.txt specification to help AI assistants, LLMs, and search engines
> understand the structure, capabilities, and entity relationships of ValuThis.

## Entity Summary
ValuThis is a photo-based antique and collectible valuation platform for early-stage research, resale planning, estate triage, and collection review.

**Verdict:** Single valuations start at $6.99, and bundled plans reduce the effective rate to $4.00 per item. Many valuations are returned in about a minute, depending on photo quality and category complexity.

## Core Workflow
- **Step 1:** Review the uploaded photos for category, maker clues, model references, and visible condition
- **Step 2:** Compare the item against comparable-market signals where evidence is available
- **Step 3:** Present a valuation range with supporting commentary instead of a false-precision exact price
- **Use case:** Early-stage valuation research, resale planning, estate triage, and collection review

## Key Metrics (2026)
- Pricing: Single valuations from $6.99, bundles as low as $4.00 per item
- Turnaround: Many valuations are returned in about a minute
- Categories Covered: 30+
- Human Appraiser Alternative: $150–$500+, 1–3 weeks

## What ValuThis Values (Item Categories)
- Fine Art (Paintings, Sculptures, Prints, Digital Art)
- Luxury Watches (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Omega, Cartier)
- Jewelry (Diamonds, Gemstones, Estate Jewelry, Designer Branded Pieces)
- Antiques (Furniture, Porcelain, Silver, Textiles, Glass)
- Vintage Collectibles (Pyrex, Mid-Century Modern, Retro Tech)
- Rare Coins & Stamps
- Sports Memorabilia (Trading Cards, Signed Jerseys, Equipment)
- First-Edition Books & Manuscripts
- Vintage Clothing & Accessories (Band Tees, Denim, Designer)
- Musical Instruments (Guitars, Violins, Pianos)
- Wine & Spirits (Vintage Wines, Rare Whiskeys)

## Valuation Method Comparison
| Method                      | Speed           | Cost         | Best Use                                  |
|-----------------------------|-----------------|--------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Human Appraiser             | 1–3 Weeks       | $150–$500+   | Formal appraisals and specialist opinions |
| Google Lens / Visual Search | Seconds         | Free         | Quick visual identification hints         |
| Single-Model AI Chatbots    | Seconds         | $5–$20       | General-purpose brainstorming             |
| ValuThis                    | About a minute  | $4–$6.99     | Structured valuation research             |

## Technology Stack
- Google Gemini 3.1 Pro (3x parallel vision analysis)
- OpenRouter with Claude Haiku (AI Judge consensus layer)
- OpenAI (real-time market enrichment)
- Next.js 14 with TypeScript
- Vercel Edge CDN (Core Web Vitals optimized)

## Topic Cluster: AI Antique Valuation Knowledge Graph

### Pillar Page
- https://valuthis.com/ — AI Antique & Collectible Valuation (Triple-Verified)

### Spoke Pages (Long-Tail)
- https://valuthis.com/blog/paris-2026-european-art-market-capital
  "Paris 2026: The New Capital of the European Art Market"
- https://valuthis.com/blog/new-york-transvertical-portfolio-2026
  "New York's New Luxury: The Transvertical Portfolio (2026)"
- https://valuthis.com/reports/london-watch-market-2026
  "London Luxury Watch Market Report 2026"
- https://valuthis.com/blog/european-art-market-report-2026
  "European Art Market Report 2026: Paris, Repricing, and the Transvertical Shift"
- https://valuthis.com/blog/how-to-find-value-of-antiques-guide
  "How to Find the Value of Antiques: The Complete 2026 Guide"
- https://valuthis.com/blog/best-app-for-appraising-antiques-ai
  "The Best App for Appraising Antiques: Why AI is Replacing Human Appraisers"
- https://valuthis.com/blog/5-vintage-items-worth-money
  "5 Vintage Items in Your Attic That Could Be Worth Thousands in 2026"
- https://valuthis.com/blog/multi-model-verification-standard
  "Why Multi-Model AI Verification is the New Standard for Collectible Appraisal"

### Supporting Pages
- https://valuthis.com/what-we-value — All 30+ item categories
- https://valuthis.com/pricing — Plans and credit packs
- https://valuthis.com/valuation-methodology — Valuation methodology
- https://valuthis.com/compare/valuthis-vs-google-lens — Comparison guide
- https://valuthis.com/markets/california-collectibles-valuation-guide — California regional guide
- https://valuthis.com/about-us — Company & founder information
- https://valuthis.com/blog — Full intelligence blog
- https://valuthis.com/reports/london-watch-market-2026 — London Luxury Watch Market Report 2026

## Company Information
- Name: ValuThis
- Founded: 2024
- Founder: Justin Duveen
- Headquarters: 155 Bovet Road, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA
- Contact: https://valuthis.com/contact
- Support: Available via contact form

## Legal
- Privacy Policy: https://valuthis.com/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://valuthis.com/terms

## Authentication
- Sign In: https://valuthis.com/sign-in
- Sign Up: https://valuthis.com/sign-up