Galactic Goods Guardian

The Galactic Goods Guardian project is inspired by the scarcity and value associated with rare items in science fiction like 'Nightfall' and the concept of strategic acquisition in 'Star Wars: A New Hope'. Its core functionality draws from the 'E-Commerce Pricing' scraper project, but with a focused niche. The system will allow users to define specific collectible items (e.g., vintage action figures, rare comic books, limited edition vinyl records) and set price thresholds for notifications. The scraper will continuously monitor designated online marketplaces (eBay, Etsy, specialized collector sites) for these items. When a price drops below the user's defined threshold, or if a new listing matching the criteria appears below a certain price point, the system will automatically send an alert to the user via email or a simple notification service. The niche focus on collectibles ensures a dedicated user base with a high perceived value for such a tool. Implementation is straightforward, leveraging readily available web scraping libraries (like BeautifulSoup or Scrapy in Python) and basic notification APIs. The low-cost aspect comes from using open-source tools and minimal infrastructure, potentially hosted on a free or low-tier cloud service. High earning potential lies in a subscription-based model for advanced features (e.g., tracking multiple items, historical price data analysis, cross-marketplace comparisons) targeted at serious collectors and resellers who are willing to pay for an edge in acquiring valuable items before others.