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PriceGrabber could easily be considered one of the most renowned comparison shopping websites available today. Many people stop by PriceGrabber to find the best deals on items they want to buy. The site covers just about everything under the sun, from clothing and toys to electronics, computers, cameras, furniture, and auto parts. Seasonal additions are also made for holidays. Anyone can find the items they want to buy on PriceGrabber so they can feel confident with their purchase. Users can enter a keyword or product name and see a list of available items and their prices.

PriceGrabber has enjoyed a prosperous history on the internet. The site has become known as the industry leader for comparison shopping. Price Grabber was the first website to offer “bottom line pricing,” which quoted the whole total (including shipping, handling, and taxes). In 2005, Experian acquired PriceGrabber for an amazing $485 million. Today, the site still remains an extremely popular resource for almost any purchase imaginable. Users can check out price variation and also learn about the products they are considering.

PriceGrabber stands out for a few reasons. First, it was one of the first of its kind which has given it an edge in the market. It was also an innovative website that introduced popular ideas like bottom line pricing. Consumers have learned that they can trust PriceGrabber, which makes it a very desirable go to resource for product information. This becomes even more important considering how many sites offer information that may be biased because of marketing undertones.

A new user can easily get the hang of the PriceGrabber website. A long navigation bar along the left hand side of the homepage features many popular item categories that the user can choose from. Color images depict professional views of products while the white background and green color scheme compliment the site overall. All the right information is available at a glance, making PriceGrabber appealing for seasoned and inexperienced internet users.

A new user can sign up by scrolling down to the bottom of the homepage. Here, a banner is pictured along with a green “Sign Up Today!” button. Clicking the button (as well as the next) will take the user to the registration form positioned along the left side of the page. The form asks users for an email address, password, and username. There is also a login with Facebook option for those that wish to link the two accounts. The PriceGrabber weekly newsletter opt in box is automatically checked, so the user should remember to uncheck it if they wish to opt out. After completing the form, the user can click the small green “Signup” button at the bottom of the form to finish.

Anyone can create a PriceGrabber account for free. There are no premium paid accounts or fees associated with using the website. This makes it even more attractive considering that people coming to PriceGrabber have some intend to spend money. Charging a fee for the service may be a turn off for consumers who want to find the lowest prices to begin with.

Almost anyone who is going to purchase anything in the near future can really appreciate PriceGrabber. The site covers just about any kind of merchandise imaginable. It is also easy to use and provides a wealth of information, even beyond simple price comparison. Users can learn about the product, who sells it, and how much to expect to pay for it long before they step foot inside a store or visit a retail website.

• Login and link your existing Facebook profile
• Receive deals and promotions through the PriceGrabber weekly newsletter
• Search for items by category
• Check out deals and discounts through the Hot Deals and Deals and Steals homepage spotlight
• Get the PriceGrabber Android or iPhone application for mobile price comparisons

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