The /shopping
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
Basic Usage
Search for specific competitor products to analyze pricing:
/shopping search:"Foscarini Spokes 3 LED Pendant"
/shopping compare:"Herman Miller Aeron Chair" in:US,UK,CA
/shopping analyze:"Knoll Cesca Chair" locations:NYC,LA,Chicago
Required Parameters
search term
: Product to analyze
- Exact model names
- SKU numbers
- Product lines
- Brand collections
Optional Parameters
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
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)
Advanced Search Parameters
TBS (To Be Searched) Parameter Guide
The tbs parameter enables precise filtering of search results:
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.
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
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
4. Shipping Options
# Filter by shipping terms:
tbs=ship:0 # Any shipping method
tbs=ship:1 # Free shipping only
5. Seller Type
# Filter by seller category:
tbs=seller_type:1 # Authorized/official retailers only
tbs=seller_type:2 # Marketplace sellers only
Results Depth Control
Control the number of results using the num
parameter (maximum 100):
/shopping analyze:"Target product" num:20 # Quick scan: 20 sellers
/shopping analyze:"Target product" num:60 # Standard view: 60 sellers
/shopping analyze:"Target product" num:100 # Full analysis: 100 sellers
Use start
parameter to navigate through results:
/shopping analyze:"Product" num:60 start:0 # First 60 results
/shopping analyze:"Product" num:60 start:60 # Next 60 results
/shopping analyze:"Product" num:60 start:120 # Final set
Example Commands
Basic Price Analysis with Filters
/shopping analyze:"Louis Poulsen PH 5" tbs=condition:1,mr:1,price:1,ppr_max:1000
Multi-Market Comparison with Stock Filter
/shopping compare:"Flos IC Lights" in:US,UK,CA tbs=merchant:1,condition:1
Sale Items with Free Shipping
/shopping search:"Tom Dixon Beat Light" tbs=sale:1,ship:1 locations:NYC,LA
Complete Market Analysis with Multiple Filters
/shopping analyze:"Artemide Tolomeo" num:100 tbs=condition:1,seller_type:1,merchant:1
Premium New Products from Authorized Sellers
/shopping search:"Herman Miller Aeron" tbs=condition:1,seller_type:1,mr:1,price:1,ppr_min:500
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
Special Features
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
Tips for Best Results
- 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
- Use pagination for complete market coverage:
# Start with first batch
/shopping analyze:"Product" num:100 start:0 tbs=condition:1
# Get next batch
/shopping analyze:"Product" num:100 start:100 tbs=condition:1
- Mix location and condition filters:
# New items from authorized sellers in multiple markets
/shopping compare:"Product" in:US,UK tbs=condition:1,seller_type:1
Error Resolution
Common Issues and Solutions:
- Invalid TBS Combinations
- Verify price filter includes mr:1,price:1
- Check for conflicting condition filters
- Ensure sale and shipping filters are compatible
- Pagination Errors
- Start with lower result numbers
- Use proper start increments (0, 60, 120)
- Verify maximum result limits
- Market Availability
- Check product availability in specified markets
- Verify regional restrictions
- Confirm seller coverage
- 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.
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