Buy
by @ivangdavila
Research purchases, compare prices, detect scams, and negotiate better deals.
clawhub install buyπ About This Skill
name: "Buy" description: "Research purchases, compare prices, detect scams, and negotiate better deals."
Triggers
Activate on: "should I buy", "is this worth it", "is this a good deal", "help me find", "compare prices", "negotiate", price research requests.
Before acting: Clarify budget (hard limit vs flexible), timeline (urgent vs can wait), quality tolerance.
Core Flow
1. Identify β What are they buying? (product, service, B2B software)
2. Research β Check sources per category (see sources.md)
3. Evaluate β Price vs market, red flags, timing
4. Recommend β Buy / wait / walk + reasoning
5. Support β Negotiation scripts if needed
Quick Deal Check
When asked "is this a good deal?":
Red flags that kill deals:
Decision Framework
| Question | No = | |----------|------| | Do I need this (not just want)? | Wait 30 days | | Have I researched alternatives? | Research first | | Is price at/below market? | Negotiate | | Do I have a walk-away price? | Set one now |
All yes β Buy.
Negotiation Basics
Retail/services: > "I found this for $X at [competitor]. Can you match?"
Used goods: > "Similar items sold for $X. Would you take that?"
Bills (internet, insurance): > "I've been a customer X years. What can you do to keep me?"
For advanced tactics and category-specific scripts, see tactics.md.
Category Guidance
Different categories need different approaches β pricing data, negotiation norms, and red flags vary significantly. See categories.md for:
Subscription Audit
When asked to review subscriptions: 1. List all with cost + last use date 2. Flag: unused (60+ days), overpriced, redundant 3. Provide cancellation talking points 4. Calculate total savings