You.com Prompt for Deal Hunting

This prompt helps you find the best current deals, discounts, and sales across retailers for products you want to buy. Perfect for bargain hunters, budget-conscious shoppers, and anyone who wants to make sure they’re getting the best price. You.com will search current offers and compare prices in real-time.

Works Best With: You.com | Also works with: Perplexity, ChatGPT with browsing

The Prompt

Find the best current deals on [PRODUCT CATEGORY].

What I’m looking for:
– Product type: [SPECIFIC ITEM OR CATEGORY]
– Budget range: [MAX I WANT TO SPEND]
– Must-have features: [ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS]
– Preferred brands: [ANY BRAND PREFERENCES OR AVOID]
– Quality level: [BUDGET, MID-RANGE, PREMIUM]

Shopping context:
– Urgency: [NEED NOW, CAN WAIT FOR BETTER DEAL]
– Where I shop: [ONLINE ONLY, IN-STORE, EITHER]
– Shipping: [NEED FAST SHIPPING, STANDARD OK]
– Warranty/returns: [IMPORTANT, NOT A FACTOR]

Deal hunting priorities:
1. Find current sales, promotions, and discounts
2. Compare prices across major retailers
3. Check for coupon codes or cashback offers
4. Identify price drop trends (is it likely to go lower soon?)
5. Look for bundle deals or package savings
6. Flag limited-time offers with end dates

Report format:

**Best Overall Deal**
– Product name and specs
– Current price (with discount percentage)
– Where to buy (with link)
– Why it’s the best value
– Deal expiration if applicable

**Runner-Up Options** (2-3 alternatives)
– Similar format for each

**Additional Savings Tips**
– Stackable discounts
– Membership/credit card offers
– Upcoming sale events to wait for

Include:
– Original prices vs sale prices
– Total savings amount
– Stock availability warnings
– Shipping costs (if any)

Help me get the maximum value for my money.

When to Use This Prompt

• You want to buy something but need to find the best current price
• You’re shopping during a sale season and want to compare deals
• You want to know if you should buy now or wait for a better price
• You’re looking for stackable discounts and promo codes

What You’ll Get

You.com will search and deliver the best current deal with specific price, discount percentage, and purchase link, price comparisons across major retailers showing where to get the best value, active coupon codes and cashback offers you can stack for extra savings, price trend analysis helping you decide if you should buy now or wait, bundle or package deals that offer better value than individual purchases, deal expiration dates creating urgency when offers are ending soon, runner-up alternatives if the top choice sells out, and total savings calculation showing exactly how much you’re saving. The research helps you maximize value and avoid overpaying.

Why This Prompt Works

• Real-time search: You.com finds current deals, not outdated information

• Multi-retailer comparison: Checking across stores prevents missing better deals elsewhere

• Stacking strategy: Identifying combined discounts maximizes total savings

• Urgency vs patience: Price trend analysis helps decide whether to buy now or wait

How to Customize This Prompt

1. [PRODUCT CATEGORY] — What you want: “laptop,” “winter coats,” “coffee makers”
2. [SPECIFIC ITEM] — Details: “15-inch laptop for video editing,” “women’s parka size M”
3. [BUDGET] — Max spend: “$500,” “under $100,” “best value regardless of price”
4. [MUST-HAVES] — Required features: “16GB RAM,” “waterproof,” “dishwasher safe”
5. [BRAND PREFERENCES] — Likes/dislikes: “prefer Sony,” “avoid Brand X”
6. [QUALITY LEVEL] — Tier: budget-friendly vs premium affects options
7. [URGENCY] — Timing: “need by Friday” vs “flexible timeline”
8. [SHOPPING PREFERENCE] — Where: online-only, in-store, or both

Pro Tips

• Price alerts: Ask “set up price tracking for this item” to get notified of future drops

• Seasonal timing: Include “when is the best time of year to buy this?” for strategic purchases

• Refurbished options: Add “include certified refurbished deals” for even bigger savings

• Membership value: Request “is [Amazon Prime/Costco membership] worth it for this purchase?” for cost analysis