# Quote
Canonical URL: https://mbretrofit.it/guides/api/seed/quote
Description: Check your seed-key credit cost before generating.


Send `POST /seed/quote` with the same API key and JSON body used for generation:

```json
{
  "definitionId": "DaimlerStandardSecurityAlgoRefG:192cf3106a0a82cff49f4416:0",
  "seedValue": "D781A71C05CF80D7"
}
```

The response includes `definitionId`, `creditCost`, `balance`, `unlimited`, and
`canAfford`. Aston Martin EZS213 defaults to 5 seed credits; regular EZS213
defaults to 1. Account-specific overrides and explicit waivers affect the quote.

Quoting validates the selection and seed without generating a key or spending
credits. It does not reserve a price or balance. Generation checks both again
inside its transaction.

Use [Definitions](./definitions) to choose an exact definition, then
[Generate](./generate) when you accept the cost.