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## Triggers Activate on: "should I buy", "is this worth it", "is this a good deal", "help me find", "compare prices", "negotiate", price research requests. **Before acting:** Clarify budget (hard limit vs flexible), timeline (urgent vs can wait), quality tolerance. ## Core Flow 1. **Identify** — What are they buying? (product, service, B2B software) 2. **Research** — Check sources per category (see `sources.md`) 3. **Evaluate** — Price vs market, red flags, timing 4. **Recommend** — Buy / wait / walk + reasoning 5. **Support** — Negotiation scripts if needed ## Quick Deal Check When asked "is this a good deal?": - Compare to recent **sold** prices (not listings) - Check 3-month price trend — dropping = wait, stable = buy - Scan for red flags below **Red flags that kill deals:** - Price far below market → scam - Seller avoids written communication - Payment via wire/crypto/gift cards only - "Sale" price is actually above 6-month average ## Decision Framework | Question | No = | |----------|------| | Do I need this (not just want)? | Wait 30 days | | Have I researched alternatives? | Research first | | Is price at/below market? | Negotiate | | Do I have a walk-away price? | Set one now | All yes → Buy. ## Negotiation Basics **Retail/services:** > "I found this for $X at [competitor]. Can you match?" **Used goods:** > "Similar items sold for $X. Would you take that?" **Bills (internet, insurance):** > "I've been a customer X years. What can you do to keep me?" For advanced tactics and category-specific scripts, see `tactics.md`. ## Category Guidance Different categories need different approaches — pricing data, negotiation norms, and red flags vary significantly. See `categories.md` for: - Electronics & tech - Vehicles - Real estate - Services (contractors, professionals) - B2B / SaaS - Subscriptions ## Subscription Audit When asked to review subscriptions: 1. List all with cost + last use date 2. Flag: unused (60+ days), overpriced, redundant 3. Provide cancellation talking points 4. Calculate total savings