Is This Trip Worth It?
A great price far away isn't always a great deal. "Is this trip worth it?" adds gas and drive time to each store's total, so you know if the trip really pays.
Reality Check
That saving at a store way across town? After the gas and the drive, you might barely break even. Let me help you do the math!
🤔 The Hidden Cost Problem
When you see a better price at a distant store, your brain focuses on the savings. But getting there has costs:
Gas
The further the store, the more fuel
Your Time
A long drive has a cost too
🧮 How It Works
For each store you can reach, BuyersMarket adds up:
Your list: the total for your items at that store
Gas: an estimate for the round trip from where you are
Drive time: an estimate of how long the trip takes
Then it compares the best value with the nearest store that has the same items, never with a nearby store that's missing them, and gives you a verdict.
📊 For Example
Say the cheapest store for your list is across town, and a store near you has the same items for a little more. Once gas and drive time are added, the nearby store can come out ahead, and BuyersMarket tells you to stay local. If the far store saves you a lot more than the trip costs, it tells you the trip is worth it.
This is an illustration of how the verdict works, not real prices.
📱 How to Use It
Build a Shopping List
Add everything you need. The more complete the list, the better the answer.
Set Your Location
Pick your home parish in Settings, or let the app use your location. Stores without a known location show 'Distance unknown'.
Open 'Is This Trip Worth It?'
On your list, tap Find Best Store. You'll see each store's total with distance and gas, and the verdict:
Worth it
Clear savings, go for it!
Maybe
Small savings, your call
Stay local
The trip costs more than it saves
🗺️ Split Trips
When no single store has everything on your list, BuyersMarket suggests a split trip:
Pro Tip
Split trips work best when the stores are close together, like in the same plaza or along your way home!
Free for everyone. The best store for your list and "Is this trip worth it?" with gas and drive time are part of the free plan. Gas and drive time are estimates, so treat them as a guide.
🎉 Smart Shopper!
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Still Need Help? 🤔
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