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By StealIQ
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How fake 'was' pricing works
By StealIQ
A large percentage-off badge can be mathematically correct and still create the wrong impression. The missing question is whether the reference price was genuine.
How to read a price history
By StealIQ
A price chart is useful only when its observations describe the same product across time. Learn the difference between today’s comparison and actual history.
Reseller fee math: what's actually left
By StealIQ
Resale price minus purchase price is not profit. A defensible margin includes marketplace fees, fulfillment, returns, inventory cost, and time.
When consoles actually go on sale
By StealIQ
Console promotions often arrive as holiday bundles, accessory offers, or limited retailer campaigns. Compare total package value without confusing it with a hardware price cut.
What a Steal Score is — and what it refuses to say
By StealIQ
The Steal Score compares a reviewed current price with reviewed history. It stays silent when identity, freshness, retailer coverage, or elapsed time is insufficient.