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Bing Cashback Can Cost You Money

Posted by timothy on from the wotta-boggin dept.

paltemalte writes "Microsoft and various retailers have teamed up to bring you cashback on purchases made via Bing's price comparison feature. There is a little snag, though — it seems that when you have a Bing cookie living in your browser, some retailers will quote you a higher price than if you come with no Bing cookie in your system."

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  1. Re:It is? by TrancePhreak · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    After the search is where it gets better. The results pages on Bing are way better, and have even caused a stir at Google.

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  2. Murdoch and fox news by WindBourne · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Is this how Murdoch will be able to make more money than if he simply sold an honest paper? Work with a company that is known to cheat on all.

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