shopping around
Seeking better deals
Shopping around is comparing prices, quality, or terms across multiple sellers before making a purchase or commitment.
The phrase extends beyond retail to any situation where you evaluate options: We're shopping around for a new insurance provider, She shopped around before choosing a contractor.
The implication is deliberate, unhurried comparison rather than accepting the first offer.
- price comparisonEvaluating costs between vendors
- price checkVerifying an item's cost
- bargain huntingPursuing discounted merchandise
- cost efficiencyOptimal resource-to-output ratio
- discountsSubtractions from full price
bang for your buck · trade-offs · price matching · sticker shock · opportunity cost · coupons · buyer's remorse · risk assessment · return policy · market research · second opinion · sleeping on it · loyalty programs · prioritization · trial and error · due diligence · buyer beware · competitive pricing
shopping aroundimpulse buying
Unplanned purchase decision
snap decision · panic buying · compulsive buying · emotional spending
shopping aroundbrand loyalty
Habitual preference for one company
settling · committing · customer loyalty · defaulting · automatic renewal
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