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How Origin Works

Origin helps you compare prices across different retailers. When you choose an offer, we send you to the retailer's website to complete your purchase.

1

Search on the homepage

On the homepage, type the name of the product you want to buy. Example: “lego”, “camera”, “airpods”, or a specific product name.

Origin homepage search bar
Type a product name in the homepage search bar.
2

Specific search (same product, different stores)

A specific search means you know the exact product you want. Example: a specific LEGO set or a product model.

Origin shows the same product from different retailers. Results are sorted from lowest price to highest price. The lowest price appears first and is highlighted.

Specific search results sorted by price with lowest price highlighted
Same product, different retailers - lowest price first.
3

General search (browse and filter)

A general search means you are browsing. You are not looking for one exact product.

Results are sorted from ascending order (lowest price first). You can use the filter pills (the small buttons) to narrow results.

  • Brand pills: shows all the brands.
  • Category pills: shows the categories offered.
General search results with pill filters
Use pills to filter by brand or category.
4

Product page (best price first + other options)

When you click a product, you go to the product page.

  • Left side: product image and key details.
  • Right side: the best available offer is shown first by default, with important information like stock status, shipping, and returns.

    If the item is on sale, you will also see savings details (for example, the regular price and how much you save).

    You will also see the Next Best Offer, which is the second-lowest price from another retailer.

    The red number shows the price difference between the best offer and the next best offer. This helps you quickly understand the gap between retailers.
  • Bottom: other retailer options (alternative prices).

To buy, click View at Retailer. We will open the retailer’s website.

Product page showing best price first and alternative options
Best price is shown first. Other options appear below.

Price & availability

Prices and stock can change. Always check the final price on the retailer website.

Affiliate disclosure

Some retailer links may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission. This does not change how products are ranked.