Bots — Buying
"Buying bots" can mean a few different things depending on whether you're looking to them, spot them, or manage them for a business. 1. If you're a shopper trying to buy one
While using them for retail isn't always illegal, some places, like New York, have specific laws criminalizing ticket-buying bots. 2. If you're a business looking for "Shopping Bots" buying bots
Beyond the software itself, serious "botters" often use proxies (to hide their IP and avoid bans) and VCCs (Virtual Credit Cards) to handle multiple checkouts. "Buying bots" can mean a few different things
In this context, a buying bot is a customer-facing AI assistant that lives on your site to help people find and purchase products. like New York