🔤 Core Feature

Understanding A-B-C Price Ratings

Most price apps tell you WHERE to buy. BuyersMarket tells you WHEN to buy. Our A-B-C rating system is your secret weapon for maximum savings.

Pro Tip

The A-B-C system is your secret weapon! An 'A' rating means that rice you're looking at is the cheapest it's been in 3 months - grab it now! A 'C' rating? Hold off, better prices are coming!

💡 The Big Idea

Grocery prices in Jamaica change constantly. The same tin of corned beef that costs J$850 today might have been J$650 last month - and could drop again next week. BuyersMarket analyzes 90 days of price history to tell you if TODAY is a good day to buy.

🎯 What Each Rating Means

Grab It!

🎯

Lowest price in 90 days - buy now!

Fair Price

👍

Within 10% of 90-day low - good enough to buy

Hold Off

⏳

Price is high - wait for a drop

🧮 How Ratings Are Calculated

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90-Day Price History

We track every price change for every product at every store. This gives us a clear picture of the normal price range.

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Lowest Point Analysis

We find the lowest price seen in 90 days. That becomes the benchmark for the "A" rating.

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Percentage-Based Grading

A: At or near 90-day low | B: Within 10% of low | C: More than 10% above low

🛒 Real Example: Grace Corned Beef

Let's say Grace Corned Beef (340g) had these prices over 90 days:

• Lowest price: J$650 (at MegaMart, 6 weeks ago)
• Highest price: J$850 (at Hi-Lo, 2 weeks ago)
• Today's price: J$680 at PriceSmart

Verdict: J$680 is within 5% of the 90-day low (J$650), so it gets a B rating - a good enough price!

Grab It!🎯

MegaMart (6 weeks ago)

J$650

Fair Price👍

PriceSmart (Today)

J$680

Hold Off⏳

Hi-Lo (2 weeks ago)

J$850

🤔 When to Buy Each Rating

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A Rating: BUY NOW!

This is as good as it gets. If you use this product regularly, stock up. Buy extra if you have storage space. The price will likely go up soon.

💰 Pro move: Buy 2-3 if it's non-perishable and you have room!

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B Rating: Buy If You Need It

This is a fair price - not the best, but not bad either. If you're running low or need the item soon, go ahead and buy. You're not getting ripped off.

⏰ Pro move: Set a price alert for A-rating if you can wait a bit!

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C Rating: Wait If Possible

The price is higher than usual. If you can wait (maybe you have some left at home), hold off. The price will likely drop within a few weeks.

🔔 Pro move: Set a price alert and buy when it drops!

📝 Important Notes

"Remember, ratings are per-store! The same product might be 'A' at one store and 'C' at another. That's why comparing stores matters!"

— Penny💡

📱 Ratings Update Daily

We collect new prices every day from all stores. A C-rated item today might become A-rated tomorrow!

🥬 Fresh Produce is Different

Perishable items like fruits and vegetables have more volatile prices due to seasonality and supply. Use ratings as a guide, but also consider quality and freshness.