ChatGPT agent to negotiate an OLED TV offer
Reddit user u/TRNC_NL wanted an LG OLED55C46LA television advertised at €1,129. The author had heard that the retailer's live chat could negotiate a lower price but did not want to run the conversation personally. ChatGPT agent was given a target of €935 or less including shipping, with instructions to remain polite and keep the chat open.
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Original prompt
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Go to the website, open the chat, and negotiate the price down to €935 or less, including shipping.
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See placements →What happened
The author reports a €939 delivered offer and emailed order link: €190 below the starting figure but €4 above the requested €935 ceiling.
Reported by u/TRNC_NLHow the agent did it
- Give the exact TV model, delivered-price ceiling and negotiation tone.
- Let the agent maintain the retailer chat across delays and representatives.
- Compare the final offer with the ceiling and market alternatives before using the order link.
Where a person stepped in
The author set a price ceiling and preferred local service and warranty support; no paid receipt is reported.
Reddit user u/TRNC_NL wanted an LG OLED55C46LA television advertised at €1,129. The author had heard that the retailer's live chat could negotiate a lower price but did not want to run the conversation personally. ChatGPT agent was given a target of €935 or less including shipping, with instructions to remain polite and keep the chat open.
The reported negotiation happened in Dutch. The agent waited through chat delays, dealt with multiple representatives, referred back to an earlier offer and used competitor prices in the discussion. It also declined upsells rather than allowing extra products to replace the original price target.
The author says the conversation produced a €939 price including delivery and an order link sent by email. That was €190 below the stated starting price, although the post's headline rounds the saving to €200. It was also €4 above the requested ceiling, so the task did not meet its target exactly.
The account does not provide a paid receipt or establish the cheapest market price. Other commenters disputed the competitiveness of the deal, and the author emphasized nearby service and warranty support. The concrete output was a negotiated offer and purchase link, with the price, seller preference and final purchase still requiring a shopper's judgment.
Prompt
Original prompt
Source: www.reddit.com · u/TRNC_NL
Frequently asked questions
Did the offer meet the requested ceiling?
No. The reported €939 including shipping was €4 above the €935 target.
Why avoid repeating the €200 headline as an exact saving?
The stated starting and final amounts differ by €190, so €200 is a rounded headline claim.
Was the deal proven cheapest or paid?
No paid receipt is supplied, and commenters disputed the price. The author preferred nearby service and warranty support.
More details
About this account
The agent negotiated through Dutch retailer chat, referenced prior and competitor offers, declined upsells and obtained an emailed order link.
Firsthand source opened and read. Prompt is a verbatim excerpt of the published original instruction.
Credit: u/TRNC_NL
Source published 7 Aug 2025
Source checked 14 Oct 2026
Tools and topics
ChatGPT agent · Retailer live chat · Email order link
TV negotiation · Live chat · Delivered price
Editorial completeness: 100/100. Measures documented fields, not agent performance or verified outcomes.