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The Link Magazine • March 2006 39
Swindon leads the way in
intelligent SMS shopping M
Getting the best deals on electronic and electrical appliances is 2
something most people enjoy and a Swindon based company has set Carpentry & Joinery
out to make it really easy to compare prices using a mobile.
For all carpentry works:
When Simon Douglas from less. A quick bit of haggling saved
Oakhurst was helping his mum him a third of the price of the • Solid & laminated floors
buy a fridge in an out-of-town elec- printer for the cost of a 25p text. Replacement doors skirtings
trical store, it occurred to him that Shoppers simply send an SMS Decking supplied & fitted
he should be able to text for a price with the word 'find' plus the prod- Wardrobes/kit replacement
comparison rather than have to go uct name to 84070. Searches can doors
home and search on his computer. contain specific product codes or
Work carried out by tradesmen
He and three partners test generic keywords and phrases
launched text4price.com in Decem- such as 'iPod mini' or 'LCD TV.' Contact Mick
ber and Simon is impressed by Simon said, "our goal is to be- on 07769 501102
how Swindon texters have taken come the first choice for compar- Free quotes • No obligation
to the service. "We've been sur- ing prices and products when out
prised how quickly Text4price has shopping. No matter where you
taken off. We're really pleased with are, you can quickly find the best
the response to our Link advertise- prices through your mobile." Dave Rogers LOFT &
ments; they've been the best of the In addition to the SMS search ^a«rtez ,rru d Deea rez€en r GARAGE
channels we've tried so far." functionality, text4price features
The text4price SMS service an easy to use web based interface. CONVERSIONS
uniquely provides results in plain For additional services, includ- Interior and exterior
English, giving the lowest price ing a personalized and automati- decorating carried out to
found for a specific product from a cally updated shopping, users can a high standard including: From concept
store with available stock, rather register at: www.text4price.com
than a random retailer. Painting • Wallpapering • Coving to completion
As an example Simon said he Tea Dances • Tiling • General Maintenance
recently had to visit a well known Thursdays 2nd, 16th, 30th March NO JOB TOO SMALL
computer store to buy a new 2pm - 4.30pm Free estimates
printer. He texted from the shop Memorial Hall. Wootton Bassett For a prompt friendly Quality service
floor asking for a comparison and Mixed ballroom, modern segence, professional service
was told the same chain offered li ne dance and old tyme. Telephone: 875354 Tel: 01793 635000
the same item online, but for £30 Al) welcome Mobile: 07970 483393

only

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West Swindon Swindon Marlborough
(01793) ) 863620 (01793) 520971 (01672) 513535