Frequently Answered Questions

How did the name BotFlip come about?

BotFlip was originally solely focused on books. We tried to get the domain bookflip.com but it was taken so we needed to find another domain that would work.

We tried various names but BotFlip stuck as it represented the action that happens nearly an infinite number of times when you use BotFlip.

When computers first came about (think of the abacus) information was not initially represented in base 2 using electronics, and things like stones had to be physically manipulated by humans to perform computation.

Now, most of the flipping of digits in base 2 or binary (from 1 to 0 to 1 and so forth) is performed by machines or "bots". A bot is performing this "flipping" operation trillions upon trillions of times for you to enjoy what you reading on the screen now.

There are numerous bots behind the scenes at work when you order from BotFlip. They reside in datacenters (the cloud) and tirelessly perform these flips to get you what you desire :)

How much does it cost to use BotFlip?

BotFlip is a free service and always will be! "Botflip Pro" is a special subscription service for shoppers who want the best value possible.

It is available as an affordable annual subscription and usually pays for itself in savings assuming you have average consumer behavior.

We reserve the right to adjust the prices and features of "Botflip Pro" any time in the future.

How much money can I make by spreading the word about BotFlip at my University?

It really depends on how effective you are at marketing our service. Our best campus representatives can expect to make upwards of $4000 per semester.

The more friends you drive to our site through your unique affiliate code, the higher your chances to increase your earnings.

Please sign up for an affiliate account if you want to make money promoting us on your college campus!

We will provide detailed reporting of performance (including clicks, searches and purchases) to our top affiliates. No user data will be shared, only marketing performance data.

How much money can I save with BotFlip?

It really depends on how much you buy! For instance, the average consumer can expect to save at least $500 per year v/s purchasing from where you normally purchase.

If you have higher than average consumption, your savings will be higher!

Users who subscribe to our "BotFlip Pro" program can expect to save up to 4x more than regular shoppers, thanks to us scouring the web for the best prices on products and passing on the savings to you!

*I haven't received my purchased books or items, how can I get a refund? *

We normally void any unsuccessful transactions immediately if we cannot find the product you are looking for due to any reason at all (including inventory shortages).

In the 0.01% chance that you have been charged and not yet received a refund, kindly contact us via email and we will be happy to assist you further.

I have a question that isn't answered here...

No worries! Just email us your question directly or feel free to chat about anything else!

Cheers!

What is the meaning of life?

This is a tough one.. The answer varies depending on whom you ask but each has its own sense of truth in context.

According to Douglas Adams, the author of the book The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, the greatest computer ever built was asked what the meaning of life is and it literally told everyone it is 42.

42 is ASCII for the * character or the "wildcard character". The wildcard character represents every character and is often used in advanced searches. In other words, the meaning of life is "whatever you want it to be" :)