Name Your Price for Gadgets on New ‘Priceline for Tech’ Site

June 6, 2018 Gadgets, Mobile, Startups, Tech

Want to buy a specific camera for someone for the holidays, but can’t find it in your budget range? A new website called Greentoe is bringing price negotiation to the consumer electronics world — think Priceline for gadgets.

The website, which launched in October, allows shoppers to name their price on anything from brand name TVs to camera lenses.

Here’s how it works: After finding a product, users can submit an offer for what they would pay. Greentoe then notifies its network of retail partners to see if a merchant will accept. If a deal is made, the item ships to consumers directly from the retailer, which can be anything from a small to big-box company.

“When you walk into a Best Buy, you can’t haggle with employees for the price you want,” Joe Marrapodi, CEO and co-founder Greentoe, told Mashable. “There wasn’t a way to ask for a lower price, so we wanted to develop a way to do it digitally.”

One example highlighted on the e-commerce site is that a shopper recently shaved $50 off a Fujifilm camera, bringing the price from $263 to $213. Not a bad deal.

So could this be the new Priceline for the tech world? Maybe. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.

Image via SevenWafflz

Gamer Gifts

1. Triforce Lamp

Know a Zelda fan in need of some power, wisdom and courage? This beautiful wood and acrylic lamp can be hung or shelved. The pixelated carvings on each side warm the room with dappled light.

Price: $95.00
2. Portal 2 Graphic Poster

The best part of this stylish turret-themed poster is the tiny print at the bottom: “hello.” It’s impossible not to hear that depressive little robot voice.

Price: $32.82
3. NES Moleskine

This hand-stamped stocking stuffer is great for students or journos with retro roots.

Price: $10.00
4. Skyrim iPhone Stats Case

Elder Scrolls fans will enjoy adding this clever case to their inventories. The iPhone obviously has magical properties. Using it will add +10 to your speechcraft skill.

Price: $37.20
5. Xbox 360 Bullet Buttons

Hardened shooter fans (think Call of Duty) might enjoy this Xbox controller hack. Etsy seller DiselLaceDesign provides bullets that fit perfectly, but you’ll need a special screwdriver to put it all together.

Price: $11.98
6. Chrono Trigger Zeal Mousepad

SNES time travelers will recall the floating kingdom of Zeal and the abuses that lead to its downfall. Memorialize the mysterious realm with this snazzy mouse pad.

Price: $14.00
7. Goomba Cufflinks

Perfect for that Nintendo-themed wedding you have coming up. Or something.

Price: $28.00
8. Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Punchout!

This pixelated print packs a one-two punch in terms of geeky cultural references. The Internet’s favorite astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson was memeified last year as a “reaction face,” used to mock Internet arrogance.

Mix that with a reference to the 1987 Nintendo game Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!, and you’ve got one hell of an Internet inside joke.

Price: $11.00
9. The Reterners (Final Fantasy VI Print)

The rag tag rebels from Final Fantasy VI (originally Final Fantasy III in the U.S., 1994) are depicted in this romantic poster. The entire cast is aboard the gambler’s airship, which took them to the end of the world on a quest to defeat an Imperial madman.

Price: $12.00
10. “I Went Outside Once” T-shirt

For anyone who accidentally slipped back into real life after an eight-hour video game binge.

Price: $14.99
11. Mario Kart “Coose Your Weapon” Print

Ah, Mario Kart — the only game that will make you think twice about driving over a banana peel in your actual car.

Price: $19.00
12. Legend of Zelda Flower Pot

In a word: adorable.

Price: $20.00
13. Skyrim Dark Brotherhood T-Shirt

Anyone who’s committed murder in the far-flung holds of Skyrim will know what this creepy t-shirt is all about.

Price: $15.00 – $17.00
14. Portal Bookends

It’s time to start thinking with portals in your library. These clever, graphic bookends will add some test chamber flavor to those dusty tomes.

Price: $29.99
15. Mega Man Wall Decals

Shopping for someone in need of 8-bit room decor? These Mega Man decals will turn a bedroom, dorm room or office into a platforming paradise. Also available in Super Mario and Donkey Kong.

Price: $50.00
16. Gameguy iPhone 4 Case

It might be called a “Gameguy Color” for copyright reasons, but this iPhone case will surely deliver nostalgia to anyone who mashed a Gameboy Color in the late ’90s.

Price: $15.00
17. Team Fortress 2 Mug

No matter what character class you play, or if you prefer RED or BLU, we can all agree this Team Fortress 2 mug is pretty rad.

Price: $14.99
18. Cards of Legend

We can’t really overstate how beautiful this deck is. It’s the perfect blend of classic Hoyle art and Legend of Zelda lore.

From the card suits (Triforces, Hearts, Rupees and Swords) to the character references (Link, Ganon, Skull Kid as the Joker), this inexpensive stocking stuffer will be the delight of any Nintendo fan’s holiday.

Price: $15.00
19. Glow-in-the-Dark Power Button Tee

The universal symbol for “game on,” this t-shirt glows in the dark.

Price: $16.39
20. Earthbound SNES Cartridge Soap

The wares of Etsy seller Digitalsoaps are nothing short of amazing.

This Super Nintendo cartridge for the quirky RPG Earthbound looks like it’s ready to play — except it’s actually a bar of soap.

It comes with a dust cover that doubles as a soap holder. In the words of the Etsy listing, “What more could you possibly want in life?”

Amen, Digitalsoaps. Amen.

Price: $13.00
21. Minecraft Foam Pickaxe

For the Minecraft nerd who has it all.

Price: $19.00
22. Nintendo Onesie

Raising a little gamer? Start her off right with this classic controller.

Price: $18.50
23. Pac-Man Chocolates

Satisfy your retro gamer’s sweet tooth with these white chocolate goodies straight out of the ’80s arcade.

Milk and dark chocolate versions are also available upon request.

Price: $8.00
24. Insert Coin Hoodie

The ascent of man has surely led us to this moment. Get your favorite gamer this great, graphic hoodie.

Price: $33.99
25. Pipe Mug

Warp ahead a few levels with a piping hot cup of coffee each morning. (See what we did there? Piping? Eh? Never mind.)

This ceramic mug is perfectly pixelated, and even comes with one block coaster.

Just watch out for piranha plants as you sip.

Price: Currently Sold Out 🙁
26. Plush Pikmin

Your space ship won’t sit idle for long with these colorful, huggable Pikmin by your side.

Price: $24.61
27. Metroid Tee

Sage advice for interstellar bounty hunters. Get this minimalist graphic tee for the Metroid fan on your list.

Price: $16.39
28. Space Invader Necklace

Is there a retro gamer lady in your life? She might appreciate this handmade, solid silver necklace.

Price: $40.00
29. “This Is Mine” Zip Hoodie

Those who recall good times playing the ’80s arcade game Rampage will get a kick out of this hoodie. Unzip to give each city-wrecking beast his own slice of high rise to smash.

Price: $49.00
30. Final Fantasy Black Mage Print

Etsy artist WednesdayWolf creates grotesque and striking portraits of game characters. The Black Mage from the early Final Fantasy series is rather haunting.

Know someone who appreciates surreal pop art? This will make a nice addition to his game cave.

Price: $34.99
31. Skyrim Quest Marker Sticker

Having trouble finding your way to the bathroom? This sticker will guide you to the completion of your quest, Skyrim style.

Price: $2.50
32. WASD Keys Pillow

Featuring the most important keys to every PC gamer, this throw pillow will be a welcome sight under the tree.

Price: $35.00
33. Zelda Key Hanger

The first line of adventure game dialog read by countless millennials, “It’s dangerous to go alone,” has become a beacon of nostalgia for Legend of Zelda fans.

Read it every day before you head out into the world.

Price: $28.00
34. Galaga Throw Blanket

Warm up a living or bedroom with this retro, hand-crocheted blanket. Sure, it’s full of space bugs, but that doesn’t mean you can’t snuggle with it.

Price: $135.00
35. Super Mario iPhone 5 Case

The 8-bit overalls that started it all can now adorn your new iPhone 5. Also available in 8-bit Link.

Price: $16.00
36. Super Mario World Mushroom Earrings

These adorable gems would look great on your Princess Peach (sorry).

Available in Super and 1-Up flavors.

Price: $6.50
37. “It’s Dangerous to Test Alone!” Tee

The perfect mashup of Portal and The Legend of Zelda in one delightful T-shirt.

Test with care.

Price: $26.26
40. World of Warcraft Monopoly

Conquer Azeroth, capitalist style. This version of the classic board game lets you purchase the mythical lands of the addictive online haunt. It’s a sure bet for the WoW fan in your family — if you can pull her away from the computer for two hours.

Price: $39.99
39. Tetris Alarm Clock

What looks like a regular old digital clock face shifts into Tetris mode as each minute ticks by.

See it in action here. Too bad it doesn’t play that Russian dance music (which is now in your head, too).

Price: About $40.00
38. Reality Is Broken by Jane McGonigal

For the intellectual gamer on your holiday list, this book by developer and frequent speaker Jane McGonical explores how game theory can be applied to real world problems, such as depression, obesity and climate change.

Price: $9.99 (Kindle edition)
41. Angry Birds: Knock On Wood

Kids can’t get enough Angry Birds? Break the physics puzzler out onto the tabletop with this IRL version.

Price: $11.98
42. Call of Duty Beer Mug

Etsy seller WastedTalentDesigns offers a number of game and nerd culture emblems etched onto mugs and glasses.

This one should appeal to the elite CoD player on your list.

Price: $22.00
43. Companion Cube Ice Tray

It was only a matter of time before someone turned Portal’s companion cubes into ice cubes. Brilliant.

We’re pretty sure the lil’ turret is sold separately.

Price: $12.99
44. Master Chief Action Figure

Halo 4 has been lauded as a breakthrough for story-driven shooters. Get your favorite Covenant hunter an official Master Chief action figure for his desk.

Price: $13.95
45. Headcrab Plush

Know anyone in the market for a parasitic alien? Of course you do!

Half-Life fans will appreciate this cuddly icon from Valve’s beloved sci-fi series. Wear it while you wait for Episode 3.

Price: $24.99
46. Link Onesie

For your little hero.

Price: $12.50
47. Super Mario Chess

Only thing better than chess is Super Mario chess.

Price: $30.00
48. Secret Passage Floor Decal

Anyone who’s ever burned a bush or pushed a gravestone in the original Legend of Zelda will rejoice at the sight of this clever decal.

Price: $28.00
49. Sim City Poster

You’ve got to check out these gorgeous graphic prints by Ron & Indy. Plenty of video game nostalgia and movie references.

Price: $20.00
50. Super Mario Mobius Strip

Designed by user joabaldwin of 3D printing e-commerce site Shapeways, this mind bending sculpture depicts the entire first level of the original Super Mario Bros. The Mobius strip loops seamlessly, starting the level over again, forever and ever.

Cool!

Price: $24.00