🛒 How to Get Prices and update on Lowcart

Lowcart is South Africa’s community-powered grocery price tracker. Whether you’re looking to save on your next shop, plan your budget, or just want to help your neighbours save too, Lowcart is your go-to tool. And the best part? You can win R100 every week just by updating prices you find in the wild!

In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to find the latest prices, update them on the site, and boost your chances of winning. 

🧾 1. Use Your Slip as a Reference

After Shopping? Don’t Toss That Slip! It’s a Goldmine.

When you get home from the store, grab your till slip before it disappears into the bin or the back of your handbag. That little piece of paper holds valuable price info the whole community can benefit from.

How to Use It:

• Take a photo of your slip for quick reference.
• Log in to Lowcart and find the matching items.
• Tap “Edit Price” on any item you bought and update the price from your slip.

Why It Matters:

• Prices change often. Your update helps others avoid old info.
• It keeps retailers honest—if they know we’re watching, they stay competitive.
• Every valid update = a better chance at winning this week’s R100!

🧃 2. Look for Specials in Store

Deals in the Aisle? Snap and Share Them!

Those “2 for R50” or “Save R10 Now” specials you see while shopping? That’s insider info that can help someone make smarter choices.

How to Do It:

• While shopping, take a quick photo of special offers or shelf tags.
• Back home or even right there in the store, search for the product on Lowcart.
• Update the price and include the deal (e.g. “2 for R30” in the notes).

📝 Pro Tip: If it’s a multi-buy, calculate the single item price too. E.g., “2 for R30 = R15 each”.

Why It’s Powerful:

• Specials aren’t always in catalogues. This is where you catch the surprise deals.
• These offers are time-sensitive, and you’ll help people right now.
• Spotting and sharing deals boosts your community karma and your chances of being the weekly winner.

📚 3. View Catalogues

Your Weekly Secret Weapon for Smart Shopping

Most big stores release catalogues showing their latest deals. You can use them to both save money and update prices before you even leave the house.

Step-by-Step:

1. Go to Checkers, Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Spar or Woolies’ websites or apps.
2. Open their latest digital catalogue or newsletter.
3. Find items you usually buy—or any good deals.
4. Search for them on Lowcart and update the prices with the catalogue ones.
5. Mention “catalogue deal” in your notes for others to trust the source.

📝 Extra Tip: These catalogues often include “valid until” dates—add that too!

Why It’s Smart:

• It helps others plan their shops ahead of time.
• You get a feel for trends—who has the best milk prices this week?
• It keeps our database sharp and updated.