Best Price vs Lowest Price – What's the Difference?
These two terms are often used interchangeably, but they mean slightly different things when it comes to buying strategy.
Best Price
The price you consider fair value for the product. It's not necessarily the historical minimum – it's the price at which you would be happy to buy. Set this as your BuySignal target.
Lowest Price
The absolute floor – the lowest the product has ever sold for, or the lowest you'd ever consider buying at. This is useful as a reference point when setting your target.
Your Target Price
The number you enter into BuySignal. When the product price reaches or drops below this number, you get one email. This is where strategy becomes action.
Practical advice: Set your target at or near the product's previous Black Friday or clearance price. This is a realistic, achievable price – not an impossible wishlist number. You're far more likely to get an alert that triggers.
How BuySignal Works
Find the product you want
Go to any UK retailer – Amazon, Currys, Argos, John Lewis, Very – and find the exact product.
Copy the URL and set your best price
Paste the product URL into BuySignal. Enter the price you'd be happy to pay – your target.
Pay once (£5) and wait
Your alert runs indefinitely. No expiry, no subscription, no monthly fees.
Receive one email
When the price hits your target, you get one email. That's it. No spam, no daily updates, nothing else.
Why "Best Price" Searching Doesn't Work Well on Its Own
Searching for "best price" on Google gives you comparison sites showing today's prices. The problem is that today's price is rarely the best price. UK retail pricing is dynamic – products fluctuate daily, sometimes by significant amounts. The best price on a TV this week might be £150 less than the best price shown on any comparison site today.
A price alert solves this by making you proactive rather than reactive. You decide what the best price is for you, set it as your target, and get notified when the market reaches your number – regardless of what any comparison site shows today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get the best price for something in the UK?
Decide what you're willing to pay, set that as your target price on BuySignal, and wait. When the product drops to your target or lower, you receive one email. This approach is more reliable than checking manually or waiting for advertised sales.
What does "lowest price" mean in practice?
Your lowest price is the absolute floor – the price at which you'd buy immediately without hesitation. Using this as your BuySignal target means you'll catch the best deal the product ever reaches.
Do price alerts work for any UK product?
Yes. Any publicly accessible product URL from any UK retailer can be tracked. You're not limited to specific categories or stores.
How long does a price alert stay active?
Your BuySignal stays active until your target price is reached. No expiry date, no monthly fees – pay £5 once and the alert runs indefinitely.
Is this a subscription?
No. BuySignal charges £5 per alert – a one-time payment. No subscriptions, no monthly charges, no hidden fees.
Will I receive spam or marketing emails?
No. BuySignal sends exactly one email – when your target price is hit. Nothing else, ever.