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For those who have been using this - how is the pricing? The reason I ask is that I don't see how Google can make money (especially with free shipping for 6 mon
by zzm 12y ago
For those who have been using this - how is the pricing? The reason I ask is that I don't see how Google can make money (especially with free shipping for 6 months) without putting a markup on items. Perhaps they are just trying to gain traction and are willing to bite the bullet for the first 6 months.
I did a quick comparison between a random product: LG 42" Class 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV. Target's direct online store offers the TV for $379, while Google Shopping has it listed for $449.99. I haven't done other comparisons, but this seems to confirm my belief that Google is marking the products up to some extent.
- mankyd 12y agoThey claim that they match in-store prices: https://support.google.com/shoppingexpress/answer/4559805?hl=en&ref_topic=4541993 https://support.google.com/shoppingexpress/answer/4559805?hl... Essentially, you're paying them to go to the store and pick up the item for you.
- mech4bg 12y agoI've never seen them mark anything up. Sale prices are reflected as well. They must be losing money on each order currently.
- mentat 12y agoThere was another article stating they got a cut of each sale from the store in the single percentage digits.
- superchink 12y agoAs others state, they do not seem to mark up. In fact, sometimes prices are adjusted after placing the order to reflect a discount.