Product matching
Source IDs, model or specification references and variant attributes. Record an agreed match status and leave uncertain matches for human review.
Price research
Compare listed prices with the conditions attached.
Prepare price observations for a defined product set. Keep variant, quantity and promotional context with the original currency so your team can judge which records are comparable.
THE BUYING QUESTION
Are these prices for the same specification, order quantity and purchase conditions?
A defensible comparison distinguishes exact matches from similar products. It also marks prices that depend on a tier or promotion instead of treating every visible number as a unit cost.
Keep the fields that change the decision.
These are candidate field groups. Availability, definitions and permitted coverage are agreed after reviewing representative listings.
Price basis
Displayed amount and currency, unit, quantity tier and minimum order quantity where relevant. Keep conditional promotion or group-purchase wording with the price.
Observation and gaps
Listing reference, observation date and available seller context. Mark unavailable or ambiguous prices and agree how repeat observations should be compared.
What one structured record could look like.
{
"sample": true,
"platform": "1688",
"source_id": "DEMO-PRICE-RESEARCH-001",
"source_url": null,
"observed_at": null,
"product_title": "Cotton canvas tote bag",
"variant": "Natural / 38 × 42 cm",
"displayed_price": 12.5,
"currency": "CNY",
"price_unit": "piece",
"quantity": 100,
"minimum_order_quantity": 100,
"price_context": "Illustrative tier; excludes unconfirmed shipping and other charges",
"match_status": "Candidate match; specification review required"
}Start with sources that fit this question.
These suggestions describe research fit. They do not guarantee access, field coverage or suitability for every category.
1688
1688
Research wholesale tier prices with the matching quantity and variant.
Explore platformJD
JD
Review retail listed prices alongside product specifications and seller information.
Explore platform拼
Pinduoduo
Inspect displayed prices with promotion or group-purchase conditions retained.
Explore platformFAQ
Questions about this use case.
Is the displayed price our final purchase cost?
It may depend on quantity, variant, promotion, delivery and other conditions. Confirm the current quotation and total costs with the seller before making a purchase decision.
Do you provide automatic price alerts or continuous monitoring?
The website does not provide automatic alerts or a live monitoring dashboard. Repeat collection, comparison rules and delivery frequency can be discussed as a separate managed scope.
Are prices converted into a common currency?
The proposed record retains the displayed currency. Currency conversion is not promised. If your analysis requires it, agree the rate source, date and rounding rules before comparison.
PANDABUYNOW / JETON EXPRESS
Bring the question. Define the useful output.
Send the products or matching rules, comparison platforms and quantities. Explain how your team will use the observations and whether repeat collection is needed.