Script for finding deals on amazon

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smasher

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I wrote a script to automate my cheap-ass gaming strategy -
I look for last year's (or older) games on Amazon and eBay.

My script has a database of top-rated games, and it searches Amazon
for the best price; it sorts by rating, year, and genre.

I've already bought a haf dozen games myself, so my "to play" shelf
is full - but I thought others would find it useful too:
http://tendollargamer.com/?cag

I'm also looking for feature suggestions.


 
[quote name='cyborg2040']can it find xbox games? So far I only get pc titles.[/quote]
Ouch, I should have added that as a poll response!
Right now its only PC games; I need time to enter games
for other platforms. So what platforms?
xbox, ps2, gamecube, and GBA?

I don't know about adding "Current Gen" platforms yet -
I think the used market for current gen is still picking up.
 
Your wish is my command. XBOX has some crazy deals.
Most games are under $10, many under $1 !

I also added 360, ps2 and Wii, but as I suspected the discounts are "underwhelming." I only did it because with so few games, it went quickly.

PS2 and gamecube will be up in the next few days, so bookmark it.
Then well see which platforms next.

http://www.tendollargamer.com/?cag

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I would concentrate on a way to filter out pricing from vendors that are not Amazon themselves. Seeing a game for $3.95 may seem like a good deal until you follow the link and find out it's for a used version and they charge $3.99 for shipping. Focusing on Amazon only items would yield better product and FREE Super Saver Shipping.

Trying to find cheap games (or items on sale) from Amazon is nearly impossible by searching on price. The results are flooded with titles for $0.01 and outrageous shipping costs.
 
[quote name='consolegamer']I would concentrate on a way to filter out pricing from vendors that are not Amazon themselves. Seeing a game for $3.95 may seem like a good deal until you follow the link and find out it's for a used version and they charge $3.99 for shipping. Focusing on Amazon only items would yield better product and FREE Super Saver Shipping.
[/quote] Unfortunately, Amazon doesn't offer free shipping on used products - only new products - so that would cut the list down to brand new games. Maybe I should include the shipping cost in the listed price, so there's less "sticker shock" when you click through to Amazon?
 
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