TechnologyTech Test: TextBuyIt Offers Comparison ShoppingTech Test: TextBuyIt Offers Comparison ShoppingThe Associated PressIf you've ever wondered if you're getting the lowest price on your must-have purchases, your cell phone and a new service called TextBuyIt could have the answer. (July 23)If you've ever wondered if you're getting the lowest price on your must-have purchases, your cell phone could have the answer. TextBuyIt is a recently launched shop-by-cell phone service from Amazon.com. Once you've signed up for the service, you can text an item's name or bar code number to "262966," which corresponds with "AMAZON" on your phone. The service will send back matching items if they are carried by Amazon. [Notes:SOT: Rachel Metz. AP Business Writer.]As useful as TextBuyit may be, users should be aware that shipping costs - especially in the days of $4 a gallon gas - can have a significant outcome on the final price.Items over $25 generally come with free shipping, but cheaper items like books and CDs may cost several dollars more once shipping is factored in. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE:------------------------- Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: tech test textbuyit test: offers comparison shopping Added: July 23, 2008
