BestBuy.ca Precart

Easy way to precart the gpu you want
What is BestBuy.ca Precart?
'BestBuy.ca Precart' is a Chrome extension that simplifies the process of getting a product on BestBuy.ca. It enables users to 'precart' an item, essentially reserving it before it is officially in stock. This is especially useful against bots that snatch up all available stock. Just find the Web code for the item, paste it into the extension, and it is added to your cart, ready to be purchased when replenished. You'll need to delete cookies in some instances and login again for it to work.

Extension stats

By: fofsfofs
Users: 589 ▲ 22
Rating: 3.67 (6)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2021-05-12)
Creation date: 2021-05-12
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • scripting
  • tabs
  • cookies
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 40.15K

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Extension summary

This extension allows you to add a product from https://www.bestbuy.ca/ to your cart that isn't available yet. This process of "pre-carting" a product makes it easier to purchase it when it becomes available in stock. This method is used to help combat the excessive bots that are buying up all the stock.

In order to use the extension you must be signed in to an account on https://www.bestbuy.ca/. Then simply copy the Web Code from the product page and paste it in the SKU field and click Add to cart. The card will then be added to your cart. There are some instances where an error may pop up informing you to delete your cookies. If this is the case, click Delete Cookies and sign in once again.

Source code: https://github.com/fofsfofs/BestBuy-Extension/tree/master

User reviews

Didn't work, keeps telling me to sign in, IVE ALREADY SIGNED IN!!
by William Sellars, 2021-05-27

Does not work. Ended up stealing my personal information. I can read your credit/debit card. Please do not use!
by CentNugget, 2021-05-16

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by Orindom Das, 2021-05-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

BestBuy.ca Precart requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

BestBuy.ca Precart has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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