Monday, December 21, 2009
Online or Offline, Price Comparison Tools Help Consumers Shop Smart Using Mobile Phones
While comparison shopping is nothing new, the way customers conduct their investigations. Years ago, buyers, combing the shelves of retail sales in search of the perfect compromise, an effort that took time, effort and gas. Today, the network bridges the gap between time and space with a series of shopping comparison sites that offer reviews, selections of large size and access to known stores.According prices comScore, 167 million Americans online in February, nearly 53 million of them visited at least one of the top comparison shopping sites. And while many of the consumers who bought online, information from many other used to purchase the desired product in a retail store. The competition is fierce in cyberspace and in the store, but the good news is that consumers are always at the end of the great deal.Among list of popular sites that allow visitors to compare and contrast are Yahoo Shopping, Shopzilla , Nextag and Froogle. Moreover there are at least ten of price comparison sites that others have the best tools and technologies to help consumers make smarter decisions. Each has different characteristics, advantages and, unfortunately, drawbacks. However, the popularity of such sites and resources that entrepreneurs in technology and dot-coms are still devising ways for consumers to research and purchase of goods, to ensure that competition between retailers online and offline stiff . In fact, the best price comparison sites are already getting stiff opposition from some companies that exploit the weaknesses of the other kids. Frucall, which the company spokesman was inspired by frugal shoppers everywhere, for example, is one of the new services are aimed at value-minded buyers and offers a fast and convenient for business, but for get the best deal, even without the use of a computer. Launched in March the price of the first comparison of mobile services, Frucall allows customers to compare prices with retail prices of the same products on Amazon.com directly from their phone. It's a simple solution that marginalizes many sites that offer price comparisons of results must be sent via SMS to the phone to a consumer, but do not offer immediate access to price comparison, when the buyer sees a product he or she did not research ahead of time. Better yet, is that consumers can actually buy the product directly from your phone, assuming you have registered and have a valid credit card in his profile.Touted as the easiest and fastest way to compare prices, allowing buyers Frucall in the middle of the measurement of retail aisles to call a toll-free (888-FRU-SHOP) and the entry of the product UPC or ISBN number. Within seconds, the caller receives a confirmation of the product name and price of the product line, as indicated. Currently, the service compares the prices of products from a variety of categories including automotive supplies, books, electronics, jewelry, movies, music, tools and pet supplies. In the future, says the generation of information on Frucall the best prices on the Internet in e-commerce wars searches.Seems online price comparison will rage on.
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