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Author: Mike Swanson
Machine: GURU-BEAST-ROG
Timestamp: 2026-06-02 10:44:23

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+# Policy: Pricing Verification — No Guessing
+
+**Set by:** Mike Swanson, 2026-06-02
+
+Any time a cost or price is presented to the team or a client, it MUST be verified via a
+live web lookup before being stated. Never use training-data recollections or estimates.
+
+## Rules
+
+- Hardware, parts, software licensing, SaaS pricing, labor rates — all require real-time verification.
+- Use WebFetch / WebSearch first. Fall back to headless Chrome (`web-fetch-chrome.py`) if bot-blocked.
+- Always cite source and date inline: `[$X.XX — Amazon, 2026-06-02]`
+- If no pricing source is reachable, state that explicitly. Do NOT substitute a guess or a range
+  "from memory."
+- Applies in all contexts: Discord bot, main session, any Claude session in this repo.
+
+## Scope
+
+Applies to ALL estimate types:
+- Computer hardware (drives, RAM, CPUs, etc.)
+- Replacement parts and peripherals
+- Software licensing and subscriptions
+- Third-party service quotes
+- Repair labor estimates (when citing market rates)
+
+## Why
+
+Hardware prices fluctuate significantly. A "budget" vs "mid-range" vs "quality" drive can
+vary by 2-3x depending on current market. Presenting stale or fabricated numbers to clients
+damages trust and can result in inaccurate quotes.