bargain-finder

name	bargain-finder
description	Find local marketplace bargains via browser tools and send top deals to Telegram

Overview

Use this skill to find the best local bargains on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist with the browser tools only. The goal is a short list of top 3–5 deals with a mini-report per deal explaining why it is a great bargain.

Default search center: 957 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA (94117).

Prerequisites

• Chrome running with the OpenCode browser extension (see browser skill).
• Telegram configured (see telegram skill).

Inputs (from the user prompt)

• Items: list of items to search for (required).
• Optional filters: brand preferences, max price caps, condition notes.
• Excluded keywords (default): broken, for parts, repair, not working.

Bargain Hallmarks (stupid simple)

1. Distance first
   • 0–1 mile: always best
   • 1–3 miles: acceptable
   • 3–5 miles: only if insanely cheap
2. Price vs typical
   • Glance at the first 8–10 results to estimate a typical price.
   • If distance is 3–5 miles, only keep listings priced ~50% or less of typical.
3. Clean condition
   • Clear photos and description, no damage language.
4. Urgency signals
   • “moving,” “must go,” “today,” “pickup only,” “OBO.”

Workflow (browser tools only)

1) Build search URLs

For each item in the prompt:

• Facebook Marketplace: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/sanfrancisco/search?query=<item>
• Craigslist: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=<item>&search_distance=5&postal=94117

2) Apply filters

• Set radius to 5 miles and sort by closest (if available).
• If the UI resets location, set it back to 957 Hayes St.

3) Collect candidate listings

For each item, scan the first page and open promising listings in new tabs. Capture:

• title
• price
• distance
• condition notes
• link

Exclude listings that contain the default broken keywords.

4) Rank and pick top 3–5

• Rank by distance bucket first, then price vs typical.
• Keep only “insanely cheap” deals if they are 3–5 miles away.
• Add urgency/quality signals as tie-breakers.

5) Send Telegram summary

Send a concise report with 2–4 lines per item, capturing the price, distance, condition signals, and why it is a great bargain.

Telegram Output Format

Use Markdown:

*Daily Bargains (SF 957 Hayes St)*

1) $120 — Yamaha receiver + speakers (0.8 mi) [FB link]
   Why it’s a deal: ~50% below typical; clean photos, complete set.
   Condition: described as “like new,” no damage language.
   Notes: pickup today, seller says “must go.”

2) $80 — Solid wood coffee table (2.2 mi) [CL link]
   Why it’s a deal: price below similar listings nearby.
   Condition: solid wood, minor scuffs only.
   Notes: moving sale, quick pickup.

Daily Scheduler Prompt Template

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@bargain-finder
Find top 3–5 deals near 957 Hayes St, San Francisco. Use browser tools only.
Search Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist for: <items list>.
Apply distance rule (1–3–5 miles), exclude broken listings, and send a short report per deal with why it is great.
Send results via Telegram.

Common Gotchas

• Facebook Marketplace requires an authenticated session in Chrome.
• Filters sometimes reset when switching queries; re-check radius.
• If a listing lacks distance, skip it unless price is obviously insane.

When Done

Always release the browser lock:

Close the tab
browser_browser_release()