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Using the View Button

Learn why the View button is one of the most important tools on a Product Page and how it helps you verify the latest retailer information before purchasing.

Using the View Button

When you're ready to learn more about a product—or make a purchase—the View button takes you directly to the retailer's website.

It's one of the most important buttons on a Product Page because it lets you verify the latest information before you buy.

Why Use the View Button?

Retail pricing and inventory can change throughout the day.

The View button opens the retailer's product page, allowing you to confirm the most up-to-date information available before making a purchase or driving to a store.

Whenever possible, we recommend reviewing the retailer's listing before completing your purchase.

View button highlighted on the Product Page.

View button highlighted on an Inventory Checker page

What Happens When You Click View?

Clicking View opens the product on the retailer's website.

Depending on the retailer, this may allow you to:

  • Verify the current price
  • Confirm inventory or availability
  • Review product details
  • Select pickup or shipping options
  • Complete your purchase

In many cases, BrickSeek also shares your selected store to the retailer, helping you view information that's relevant to your preferred location.

Why Prices May Look Different

Occasionally, you may notice that the retailer's website shows something different than what you saw on BrickSeek.

This can happen because:

  • Retail pricing changes frequently.
  • Inventory updates throughout the day.
  • Retailers may update information after BrickSeek has already collected it.

That's why the retailer's website should always be considered the final source before making a purchase.

Pro Tips

💡 Click View before heading to the store.

💡 If you're shopping locally, verify that the correct store location is selected on the retailer's website.

💡 If something doesn't look right, you can use BrickSeek's Report an Issue feature to let us know.

💡 Complete your purchase directly through the retailer after verifying the information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the View button open another website?

BrickSeek helps you discover and evaluate deals, but purchases are completed directly with the retailer.

Why did the retailer's price change?

Retail pricing can change quickly. The retailer's website always reflects the most current information available to them.

Does BrickSeek choose my store automatically?

In many cases, BrickSeek shares your selected store to the retailer when you click View. If needed, you can always change the selected store directly on the retailer's website.

Related Lessons

  • Understanding Product Pages
  • Comparing Local & Online Offers
  • Reporting an Issue (future lesson)