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gord99

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    setting up instant notification
    « on: July 17, 2017, 07:15:39 AM »
    There must be some apps where if you are looking to buy used items-that the app will continually scan the web for new postings and notify you.  Kind of like a news feed but not quite the same.  thx for any tips

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    Re: setting up instant notification
    « Reply #1 on: July 17, 2017, 11:30:08 AM »
    Instant?  Maybe every hour?   8)
    Yes, such things do exist. But hey do not search the whole web. Instead, they search a number of vendors that compete in your area of interest.
    It depends on what your are seeking.
    Here is a place to start your quest:
    https://www.shopify.com/blog/7068398-10-best-comparison-shopping-engines-to-increase-ecommerce-sales
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    Comparison shopping engines collect product information, including pricing, from participating retailers and then display that collective information on a single results page in response to a shopper's search query. In this way, shoppers can compare each retailer's price, shipping options, and service on a single page and choose the merchant that offers the best overall value.
    After that, take a longer look at:
    http://www.pricegrabber.com/
    and:
    http://www.pricewatch.com/

    After you play with them, notice that they have some kind of way to send emails whenever a change has been found. You ought to have a separate e-mail for this.
    Does that help?  :)

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      Re: setting up instant notification
      « Reply #2 on: July 18, 2017, 07:55:22 AM »
      I should have stated that I'm referring to used items that might be posted anywhere on the web.  Craigslist ebay and all the rest.  One search engine for all.

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      Re: setting up instant notification
      « Reply #3 on: July 18, 2017, 07:58:11 AM »
      Not possible....
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