September 25, 2017
Instead of searching a few dozen sites to make sure someone else doesn’t have an item for a lower price, or having to wait a few days in case a big sale is around the corner, consumers can hit “buy” with confidence, relying on the fact that retailers are increasingly willing to match a competitor’s price or refund money back if a big sale comes up within a certain time window (usually 14 to 30 days).