Google Shopping Express

Re:Google Shopping Express by zzm on Tuesday July 15, 2014 @03:24PM (#8038445)

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.

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Re:Google Shopping Express by mankyd on Tuesday July 15, 2014 @03:40PM (#8038531)

They claim that they match in-store prices: 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.

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Re:Google Shopping Express by superchink on Tuesday July 15, 2014 @06:34PM (#8039531)

As others state, they do not seem to mark up. In fact, sometimes prices are adjusted after placing the order to reflect a discount.

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Re:Google Shopping Express by mech4bg on Tuesday July 15, 2014 @05:43PM (#8039242)

I've never seen them mark anything up. Sale prices are reflected as well. They must be losing money on each order currently.

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Re:Google Shopping Express by mentat on Wednesday July 16, 2014 @12:21AM (#8040558)

There was another article stating they got a cut of each sale from the store in the single percentage digits.

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