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Firefox Add-on of the Week: Pricetrace

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With Firefox extensions, most users want to avoid adding more bulk to their toolbar and prefer browsing the Internet in a minimalist manner. However, for the frugal bargain hunter, Pricetrace.com makes the clutter worth it with a nifty Firefox add-on that helps users find the best shopping deals online. Simply install the toolbar, and use it to search for the best deal on any specific product that is readily sold at online retailers. You can also choose to have your search query displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the browser window.

Looking for the latest Radeon HD5770? It might seem like it’s cheap enough on a go-to site like Newegg, but Pricetrace will prove that you can find it for much less on other sites. Or, if you’re looking for a specific type of clothing style, type in the universal name for that article of clothing (for example: “Boyfriend blazer”) and Pricetrace will return a list of retailers carrying that item. We would like to close this with warning you that using this extension might encourage you to spend a little more money than you budgeted for.  

Download Pricetrace here

 

Every Tuesday, we pick a new Firefox Add-on as our favorite of the week. Have an Add-on that you can't live without? Send suggestions to nchan [AT] futureus.com with "Firefox Add-On" in the subject line. 

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avatarThe best toolbar I've ever installed.

Shopping season. Right on time. This tool bar can answer ur

When was the lowest price?

Where was the lowest price?

What's the current lowest price?

Where's the current lowest price?

When the price drops, you will be notified by email

 

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Google shopping does not provide Price History of an item. Neither it has the price drop alert feature. I also like the filler finding button on the toolbar.

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avatarGoogle shopping FTW...

 I do not see where we need another "Google shopping" add on when we have, err, google shopping.

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avatarGreat little toolbar!

I like the "Trace the item on this page". Saved me lots of time to compare the product price.

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