Product research
How to check the price of the exact product variant
Confirm the selected size, color and quantity before comparing a catalog price with a seller’s offer.
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A product listing can group several options on one page. The price can change when you select a different size, color or package. Shopify documents separate pricing for individual variants, and Google Merchant Center requires variant prices to match the corresponding offers on a product page. Use the price after selecting your option when comparing listings. Shopify Help Center guide to editing variants · Google Merchant Center price and variant guidance
Read the selected option as one line
On the seller’s page, select the exact variant and record the item name, size, color, quantity and currency together. Check the words next to the price for what the amount covers. Confirm whether it is for a full item, one part of a set or an accessory. Use the same unit in both listings, such as one pair of shoes or one complete set.
Compare the same package
In a worked example, a listing shows 30 CNY for a spare strap and 150 CNY for the bag with its strap. A second listing shows 140 CNY for the same bag and strap. The comparable item prices are 150 and 140 CNY. Check domestic delivery for both offers before deciding which costs less to send to the warehouse.
Save the selection before ordering
Keep a screenshot that shows the selected option and its price in the same view. If the order preview shows a different option, compare it with the screenshot and ask the shopping agent to confirm the exact selection before you submit the order. See how to confirm the original seller listing for the checks to make before ordering.