Ever wondered how DealBlaster knows when a deal is truly great? Let’s pull back the curtain on our AI-powered deal scoring system.
The FIRE Score Explained
When you see listings in DealBlaster, each one has a FIRE 🔥 score. The more flames, the better the deal. Here’s what each level means:
- 🔥 (1 fire) - Fair price, nothing special
- 🔥🔥 (2 fires) - Good deal, below typical market value
- 🔥🔥🔥 (3 fires) - Great deal, significantly underpriced
- 🔥🔥🔥🔥 (4 fires) - Exceptional deal, act fast
But how do we calculate these scores?
What Our AI Analyzes
1. Price vs. Market Value
The core of deal scoring is understanding what something is worth. Our AI:
- Compares the listing price to similar items that have sold recently
- Adjusts for condition, age, and included accessories
- Factors in your specific location and local market conditions
2. Image Analysis
Photos tell a story. Our AI examines listing images to assess:
- Condition - Visible wear, damage, or missing parts
- Authenticity - Detecting potential counterfeits (looking at you, designer bags)
- Quality indicators - Signs the item has been well cared for
3. Description Analysis
We read between the lines of listing descriptions to identify:
- Honest disclosures about condition or flaws
- Key specifications that affect value
- Motivations for selling (moving sales often mean better deals!)
Red Flag Detection
Our AI doesn’t just find good deals—it protects you from bad ones. We automatically flag:
- Scam indicators - Stock photos, copied descriptions, suspicious pricing
- Potentially counterfeit items - Especially for luxury goods
- Hidden issues - Vague language that might hide problems
- Pricing anomalies - Things that are suspiciously cheap or overpriced
When we detect red flags, you’ll see warnings in the app so you can proceed with caution or skip the listing entirely.
Continuous Learning
What makes our system powerful is that it’s always improving. We analyze:
- Which deals users engage with vs. ignore
- Actual sold prices when available
- Patterns in successful and unsuccessful transactions
This feedback loop helps our AI get smarter over time, providing increasingly accurate scores.
Why This Matters
The average Facebook Marketplace browser spends hours scrolling through listings. Most aren’t great deals—they’re just noise.
DealBlaster cuts through that noise. Instead of seeing 100 mediocre listings, you see the 5 that are actually worth your time. Our AI does the boring work of evaluation so you can focus on what matters: scoring great deals.
Experience AI-powered deal hunting for yourself. Download DealBlaster today.