Subject: Agent Price (Retired)
The Origin Story
They ask me why I do this. Why, after decades serving in [REDACTED]—tracking submarines in the North Sea and listening to static in listening posts outside Berlin—did I retire to a dusty home office to track the price of kitchen gadgets and toys?
The answer is simple: I hate being cheated.
It started with a LEGO set. I wanted to buy the ‘Millennium Falcon’ for my grandson. I saw it listed on a ‘Direct from Factory’ import site for $180. It claimed to be an ‘exclusive deal.’ My instincts kicked in. The font was wrong. The shipping manifest looked padded.
I dug deeper. I cross-referenced the SKU. I checked the local supply lines (Amazon).
The result? The exact same set—verified, authentic, and shipping from a warehouse three hours away—was $130.
The import site wasn’t offering a deal. They were charging a $50 ‘Ignorance Tax.’ They were banking on me being too lazy to check.
The Methodology
I realized this wasn’t just about toys. It was happening everywhere. Electronics, tactical gear, home appliances. The algorithms are designed to confuse you. They hide the best price behind flashy ads and countdown timers.
I don’t play that game. I treat every purchase like a mission:
Surveillance
I monitor the price fluctuations on the ‘Foreign Channels’ (AliExpress, Temu, eBay).
Verification
I confirm the specs. Is the motor really copper? Is the plastic really ABS?
The Sting
I locate the Amazon listing that beats them on price, speed, and security.
I am not an ‘Influencer.’ I don’t have a ring light. I have a beige CRT monitor from 1998 and a coffee stain on my shirt. But I will save you money.
Bureau Chief
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