Data methodology
How GearDrop produces deal records
GearDrop standardizes facts observed on public brand, outlet, and retailer pages without presenting one observation as a permanent price promise.
Content reviewed: 2026-08-29
Each product record retains an identity, brand, retailer source, market, currency, source URL, and observation time where available. A discount is calculated only when a positive original price is higher than the current price. Always confirm transaction facts with the retailer.
Processing flow
- Read public sources
Source-specific collectors read public brand, outlet, and retailer pages without bypassing login or access controls. - Normalize facts
Brand, name, category, market, currency, prices, sizes, source, and timestamps are mapped into a consistent record. - Run quality gates
Freshness, minimum volume, URL lifecycle, price relationships, images, and source completeness are checked before publication. - Publish with time boundaries
The live database is preferred and static data is a fallback; records retain the latest successful observation time.
Discount and comparison limits
- Discount percentage is rounded from (original price minus current price) divided by original price.
- Reference currency conversions are not checkout quotes and exclude taxes, shipping, duties, card fees, and returns.
- Similar product names can refer to different years, genders, colors, sizes, regions, or SKUs.
- Missing size data does not mean in stock or sold out.
If GearDrop conflicts with the retailer, use the retailer checkout and policy pages as the final transaction source.
Machine-readable evidence
These surfaces improve discovery and auditability. They do not prove mention, citation, or recommendation by any search or AI system.
Apply the same checks to a deal
Use the buying guide before comparing final value.