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Easily Scan ANY Barcode / QR Code or search to quickly find the BEST price. Download NOW.\n\nScans like a red laser!\nNot designed to scan items under $10, groceries, alcohol, or tobacco.\n\n“Wow, this app quick scanned and found lower prices, saving me a bundle.” – Jamie R.\n“An easy to use App that really helps my shopping.” – Tom H.\n\nBuyVia was founded by Professional Shopper Norman Fong. Creator of the first deal site, Techbargains.\n\nHow To Scan Barcodes\n\nTo scan a Barcode or QR code simply open the app, point the camera, and it will be quickly scanned. It will automatically recognize any Barcode or QR code.\nWhen scanning a QR code, if the code contains a website, you will see it and optionally launch it securely. If the QR code contains text, email addresses, etc, you'll see it.\n\nCoupons and Deals\n\nYou will have access to a selection of the latest discounts, deals, coupons, and special promo codes from thousands of well known national and local stores that change based on your location.\n\n• Find and compare prices on items from your favorite stores like Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and more\n• Price match items when shopping\n• Turn on your light for scanning in low-light\n\nHow is the Price Scanner better than other Scanning Apps?\n• Price Scanner Supports many barcode formats including UPC, EAN, EAN-13, Code 128, Code 93, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, CODABAR\n\nOther ways Scan and Shop can help: \n•Save all your scanning history to your Shopping List, which is synchronized across multiple devices and the Web\n•Connect with Facebook, Twitter, Text, or Email to share your favorite products with others\n•Supports the latest iPhones, iPads, and iOS; and on the web at BuyVia.com\n\nWe value feedback! 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