comparison-shopping
Checking multiple stores
Comparison-shopping is the practice of checking prices and features across multiple sellers before buying.
The term implies a deliberate, systematic approach: I spent an hour comparison-shopping for flights.
The hyphenated form works as noun or modifier: comparison-shopping sites, a bit of comparison-shopping.
Systematic fact-finding effort
- wishlistCatalog of desired items
- spreadsheetTabular data organizer
- budgetingAllocating funds systematically
- prioritizingOrdering by importance
Pursuing reduced prices
- discountsSubtractions from full price
- couponsRedeemable discount certificates
- price-matchingHonoring competitors' lower costs
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
markdowns · promotions · sales · offers · rebates · cashback · promo-codes · doorbuster
Evaluative scores assigned
- specificationsStated requirements and parameters
- benchmarkingMeasuring against top performers
- side-by-sidePositioned next to another
Internet-based buying and selling
- AmazonGreek warrior women
- eBayWeb auction marketplace
- RetailMeNotPromo code database
- marketplaceVenue for commerce
research
Systematic fact-finding effort
- wishlistCatalog of desired items
- spreadsheetTabular data organizer
- budgetingAllocating funds systematically
bargain-hunting
Pursuing reduced prices
- discountsSubtractions from full price
- couponsRedeemable discount certificates
- price-matchingHonoring competitors' lower costs
clearance · markdowns · promotions · sales · offers · rebates · cashback · promo-codes · doorbuster · haggling
ratings
Evaluative scores assigned
- specificationsStated requirements and parameters
- benchmarkingMeasuring against top performers
- side-by-sidePositioned next to another
ecommerce
Internet-based buying and selling
- AmazonGreek warrior women
- eBayWeb auction marketplace
- RetailMeNotPromo code database
cost-benefit
Comparing expenditure to return
comparison-shoppingbrand loyalty
Habitual preference for one company
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