Competitive Pricing Command Guide

The /competitive-pricing command helps you analyze competitive pricing across multiple retailers. Perfect for:

• Tracking competitor pricing
• Analyzing market positioning
• Monitoring price variations by region
• Comparing seller offerings
• Identifying pricing trends
• Gathering market intelligence

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Basic Usage

Search for specific competitor products to analyze pricing:

/competitive-pricing search:"Foscarini Spokes 3 LED Pendant"

/competitive-pricing compare:"Herman Miller Aeron Chair" in:US,UK,CA

/competitive-pricing analyze:"Knoll Cesca Chair" locations:NYC,LA,Chicago

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Required Parameters

• search term: Product to analyze
  • Exact model names
  • SKU numbers
  • Product lines
  • Brand collections

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Optional Parameters

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Geographic Analysis

• location: Market location (city level)
  • Multiple cities for market comparison
  • Regional pricing differences
  • Local competitor analysis
• country: Country markets to analyze
  • US: United States market
  • UK: United Kingdom market
  • CA: Canadian market
  • Multiple markets for global analysis

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Market Research Settings

• google_domain: Target market domain
• language: Local language for accurate market data
• direct_link: Get direct seller links
  • true: Include all seller links
  • false: Aggregated data only (default)

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Advanced Search Parameters

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TBS (To Be Searched) Parameter Guide

The tbs parameter enables precise filtering of search results:

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1. Price Filtering

# Required format for price filters:
tbs=mr:1,price:1,ppr_min:[amount]     # Items over [amount]
tbs=mr:1,price:1,ppr_max:[amount]     # Items under [amount]
tbs=mr:1,price:1,ppr_min:[amount],ppr_max:[amount]  # Items between amounts

# Examples:
tbs=mr:1,price:1,ppr_max:300      # Find items under $300
tbs=mr:1,price:1,ppr_min:500      # Find items over $500
tbs=mr:1,price:1,ppr_min:200,ppr_max:500  # Find items $200-$500

Note: mr:1,price:1 are required codes that enable price filtering. Always include them when filtering by price.

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2. Product Condition

# Filter by item condition:
tbs=condition:1      # New items only
tbs=condition:2      # Used items only
tbs=condition:3      # Refurbished items only
tbs=condition:1,2    # Both new and used items

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3. Availability & Sales

# Filter by stock and sale status:
tbs=merchant:1     # In stock items only
tbs=sale:1         # Items on sale only

# Combine filters:
tbs=sale:1,merchant:1    # In-stock items that are on sale

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4. Shipping Options

# Filter by shipping terms:
tbs=ship:0    # Any shipping method
tbs=ship:1    # Free shipping only

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5. Seller Type

# Filter by seller category:
tbs=seller_type:1    # Authorized/official retailers only
tbs=seller_type:2    # Marketplace sellers only

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Results Depth Control

Control the number of results using the num parameter (maximum 100):

/competitive-pricing analyze:"Target product" num:20  # Quick scan: 20 sellers
/competitive-pricing analyze:"Target product" num:60  # Standard view: 60 sellers
/competitive-pricing analyze:"Target product" num:100 # Full analysis: 100 sellers

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Pagination Control

Use start parameter to navigate through results:

/competitive-pricing analyze:"Product" num:60 start:0   # First 60 results
/competitive-pricing analyze:"Product" num:60 start:60  # Next 60 results
/competitive-pricing analyze:"Product" num:60 start:120 # Final set

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Example Commands

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Basic Price Analysis with Filters

/competitive-pricing analyze:"Louis Poulsen PH 5" tbs=condition:1,mr:1,price:1,ppr_max:1000

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Multi-Market Comparison with Stock Filter

/competitive-pricing compare:"Flos IC Lights" in:US,UK,CA tbs=merchant:1,condition:1

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Sale Items with Free Shipping

/competitive-pricing search:"Tom Dixon Beat Light" tbs=sale:1,ship:1 locations:NYC,LA

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Complete Market Analysis with Multiple Filters

/competitive-pricing analyze:"Artemide Tolomeo" num:100 tbs=condition:1,seller_type:1,merchant:1

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Premium New Products from Authorized Sellers

/competitive-pricing search:"Herman Miller Aeron" tbs=condition:1,seller_type:1,mr:1,price:1,ppr_min:500

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Response Information

The command returns comprehensive market data including:

• Competitor pricing
  • MSRP comparisons
  • Discount analysis
  • Price variations
• Seller distribution
• Market positioning
• Regional price differences
• Competitive advantages
• Market share indicators
• Distribution channels
• Price history trends

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Special Features

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Enhanced Market Analysis

Available in key markets:

• United States
• Australia
• Canada
• New Zealand
• Additional markets

Features in these markets:

• Direct seller comparison
• Complete pricing data
• Enhanced market insights
• Detailed competitor analysis

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Tips for Best Results

1. Combine multiple tbs parameters effectively:

# New items on sale with free shipping
tbs=condition:1,sale:1,ship:1

# Authorized sellers with specific price range
tbs=seller_type:1,mr:1,price:1,ppr_min:100,ppr_max:1000

# In-stock items from marketplace sellers
tbs=merchant:1,seller_type:2

2. Use pagination for complete market coverage:

# Start with first batch
/competitive-pricing analyze:"Product" num:100 start:0 tbs=condition:1

# Get next batch
/competitive-pricing analyze:"Product" num:100 start:100 tbs=condition:1

3. Mix location and condition filters:

# New items from authorized sellers in multiple markets
/competitive-pricing compare:"Product" in:US,UK tbs=condition:1,seller_type:1

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Error Resolution

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Common Issues and Solutions:

1. Invalid TBS Combinations

• Verify price filter includes mr:1,price:1
• Check for conflicting condition filters
• Ensure sale and shipping filters are compatible

2. Pagination Errors

• Start with lower result numbers
• Use proper start increments (0, 60, 120)
• Verify maximum result limits

3. Market Availability

• Check product availability in specified markets
• Verify regional restrictions
• Confirm seller coverage

4. Filter Compatibility

• Ensure filters are available in selected markets
• Check for market-specific restrictions
• Verify feature availability

Remember: While these technical parameters enable detailed analysis, you can use natural language and the system will interpret your requirements appropriately.