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I agree with your notion to release this for free but the $4.99 price point is kinda high for just one value prop of scanning to add to my netflix queue.

Maybe you can make more money if you add a feature where you can add to cart and buy through amazon or price comparison while getting affiliate money?

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I believe that Amazon's API actually prohibits barcode scanning for price comparison (their own Amazon iPhone app does this).

I had considered doing a more widely integrated application, but it got very kludgy very fast and I've always felt that the most popular iPhone apps were very simple.

Amazon's Associates API requires prior written permission for any mobile use. Apparently they are giving that out a little more now. I sure hope they give me permission.

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