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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()