Originally aired on radio on the 2nd of February 2009 on 2GB, Luke Bona interviews Chris Hitchen, Getprice CEO, about the benefits of online comparison shopping.
Archive for January, 2010
2D barcodes become more and more important in our daily life. One of those applications is price comparison which is very useful for consumers.
Originally aired on 20 February 2009 Sky Business News, Getprice CEO Chris Hitchen discusses the switch to online shopping and “drift to thrift” caused by the Credit Crunch. Chris discusses premium retailers such as Harvey Norman and Myer making their entries into the world of online retail, and the considerations that must be made when balancing price and quality of service. Other economy-conscious consumer trends discussed involve the rise of discount supermarkets, the continuing boom in LCD HDTV sales, the fare-wars of online travel agents, the rise in package holidays and tent purchases, and the replacement of gym memberships with treadmills. Mobile phones are replacing digital cameras as Getprice’s most popular product category, with massive interest in the RIM Blackberryand phones capable of running Google’s Android. Deals surfacing on Getprice this week? A Sony Plasma for a saving of $1100, J-Lo “Glow” perfume for a discount of $71. An Acer LCD monitor for $101 and a Sony LCD projector for a saving of $500. www.getprice.com.au
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Research shows that prices can vary for all types of products; therefore it makes good sense to comparison shop before buying. Comparison shopping is especially beneficial when buying expensive items, items you purchase often, or items where the product quality or prices vary greatly. Through the use of advertisements, catalogs, telephone inquiries, or the Internet, comparison shopping is easy and can save you money.
