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35 Fragen zu Preisvergleich, Feeds, Affiliate-Transparenz und Shopping-Tipps, strukturiert für bessere Auffindbarkeit in Suchmaschinen.
Lowest price & comparison
How does BeforeToBuy help me find the lowest price?
We show comparable offers from multiple merchants side by side so you can spot the lowest listed price before you leave for checkout. Always confirm the final total on the merchant site.
Is the cheapest offer always the best deal?
Not always. Factor in shipping, VAT/customs, stock, warranty, and return terms. The lowest product price can become more expensive after delivery fees.
Do you guarantee the lowest price online?
No. We aggregate and compare listed offers available to our catalog. Merchants set final checkout prices, and other shops may have deals we have not listed yet.
Why do prices differ between stores for the same product?
Merchants set their own pricing, promotions, stock, and shipping. Currency, region, and VAT treatment can also change the total you pay.
Can I sort or filter by price?
Yes — use the catalog filters and sort controls on the homepage to prioritize lower listed prices, then open merchant offers to verify.
Are flash sales and coupons included?
Only when they appear in the merchant data we receive. Coupons applied at checkout on the merchant site may not be reflected in our listed price.
How BeforeToBuy works
What is BeforeToBuy.com?
A free price comparison service operated by PortanX - Catalin Portan in Bern, Switzerland. We compare offers and redirect you to merchant websites — we do not sell products ourselves.
Do you sell products or process payments?
No. There is no checkout on BeforeToBuy. Payment, shipping, and returns are handled only by the merchant you choose.
Is BeforeToBuy free for shoppers?
Yes. Consumers use the service free of charge. Merchants or affiliate networks may pay us a referral commission from their marketing budget — not as an added fee on your price.
Which countries can I browse?
The platform targets several markets (including Switzerland and Romania). Availability of live merchant feeds varies by country and partnership status.
What should I know about offer sources?
Some offers are production-feed, sample, or demo and are labeled accordingly. Confirm price, VAT, shipping, and availability on the merchant checkout page before buying.
Production feed, sample & demo
What is a production-feed offer?
An offer sourced from a configured merchant product data feed. It is closer to live catalog data but can still lag behind the merchant website.
What is a sample offer?
Illustrative test data used for demos and integration checks. It is not a live merchant price you should rely on for purchase decisions.
What is a demo offer?
Generated catalog examples for UX and partner demos. Always verify on the merchant site before buying.
Why is a price different from the merchant website?
Feeds update on a schedule, promotions change quickly, and sample/demo rows are illustrative. The merchant checkout is authoritative.
Which Romania merchants have live affiliate feeds today?
Rowenta and Scule365 via 2Performant product feeds when Affiliate consent is granted. Other merchants are added after acceptance and feed wiring.
Why does Brack.ch sometimes look like sample data?
By default Brack.ch may use AWIN sample data unless a production feed is explicitly configured. Confirm price and stock on Brack before purchase.
Affiliate links, cookies & privacy
Does clicking an offer change the price I pay?
No. Referral commissions come from the merchant or network marketing budget. We do not add a BeforeToBuy markup to your checkout total.
When are affiliate links enabled?
Outbound affiliate redirects require your Affiliate consent in Cookie Settings. Essential browsing works without that category.
Where can I change cookie preferences?
Open Cookie Settings from the site footer at any time to update Essential, Affiliate, and Analytics choices.
How is my shopping market selected?
On the first visit, BeforeToBuy uses the two-letter country code added to the request by its hosting provider. A market you select manually takes priority afterward.
Do I need an account?
No account is required to browse and compare prices on BeforeToBuy.com.
How do I request my personal data (DSAR)?
Email admin@portanx.com or use the contact form with subject “Privacy & legal request (DSAR)”. We aim to respond within 30 days.
Smart shopping tips
How should I compare total cost, not just product price?
Add shipping, VAT, and customs costs. A slightly higher product price with free shipping can still be cheaper overall.
How do I avoid fake “too good to be true” prices?
Prefer production-feed labels, check the merchant’s official domain after redirect, and confirm stock and seller reputation on their site.
Should I buy immediately when I see a low price?
Pause to verify availability, return window, warranty, and whether a coupon stacks at checkout. Low listed prices can sell out quickly.
Can BeforeToBuy match a price if I find it cheaper elsewhere?
No. We do not set or match merchant prices. Use the comparison to choose where to buy, then complete purchase with that merchant.
Do you show used or refurbished items?
Only if a merchant feed includes them and they appear in our catalog. Condition details must be confirmed on the merchant page.
How often are prices updated?
Update frequency depends on each merchant feed. Treat listed prices as indicative and re-check them at checkout.
Orders, shipping & support
Who handles shipping and delivery?
The merchant you buy from — not BeforeToBuy. Delivery times shown here are indicative only.
How do returns, refunds, and warranties work?
Post-purchase rights are governed by the merchant and applicable consumer law. Contact the merchant for order issues.
Who do I contact if a link is broken?
Use the Contact page or email admin@portanx.com with the product URL and merchant name so we can investigate.
Where is the legal entity behind BeforeToBuy?
PortanX - Catalin Portan, Sole Proprietorship, registered in the Canton of Bern (UID CHE-373.501.736). Details are on Impressum and Platform notices.
Where can I read all legal documents?
Open the Legal hub from the footer for Impressum, Privacy, Cookies, Terms, Affiliate disclosure, Disclaimer, and more.
How do I file a complaint about the platform?
Follow the Complaints procedure page. Order problems with a product must go to the merchant who sold it.
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