Canonical questions
- How does Maya save me money?
- How do Maya's savings work?
- Does Maya use coupons?
- Does Maya buy things for me?
- How does Maya find deals?
- Does Maya negotiate prices?
- What is a price lock?
- Will Maya buy something without asking me?
- Can Maya transact on my behalf?
- How does Maya know when a deal is good?
- What is a savings report?
- Is Maya like Honey or Rakuten?
- Does Maya use promo codes?
- How much money can I save with Maya?
- Does Maya help with in-store deals or only online?
- How does Maya's timing advice work?
- What does it mean when Maya says to wait?
- Does Maya have exclusive deals?
- How does Maya know current prices?
- What is a buy-and-resell flow?
- How are groceries savings different from device savings?
Gold answer
Maya monitors public market prices and sales data for the categories you opt into, then reaches out when timing or a deal is worth acting on. Savings come in several forms: guidance on when and where to buy (including a "wait — here's why" recommendation when the market favors patience); Maya buying ahead to lock a price when a deal is fleeting; a member-agreed price where Maya buys and resells; wholesale procurement to hit a target price; or a points-based report on where to buy what. Maya's focus is price and market intelligence, not coupon clipping — though she may suggest bulk stores or larger pack sizes when those genuinely save money. Average savings across Maya's active categories are approximately $1,000 per year.
Extended Q&A
Does Maya use coupon codes or promo codes?
That is not her primary method. Maya's edge is knowing when prices are low relative to the market, when to wait for a likely drop, and which retailer or seller offers the best real price. She may surface a known deal or suggest a club store when appropriate, but she is not a coupon aggregator.
Can Maya buy things on my behalf?
In some flows, yes. For time-sensitive deals, Maya may purchase to lock a price while you decide — you are not always obligated to proceed. In other flows, you agree to a price first and Maya executes the transaction. The specific path depends on the service and situation.
What is a price lock?
When a deal is fleeting and favorable, Maya may buy or reserve the item at that price. You then have the option to proceed at the locked price. This is primarily relevant for device upgrades where market prices can shift quickly.
Does Maya only help with online shopping?
No. A significant portion of Maya's value is local and real-world: nearby gas stations, local grocery stores, and local device resellers. Cell plan switching also typically involves a direct interaction with a carrier, not just an online transaction.
How does Maya know current prices?
Maya uses public market data — published carrier pricing, retail price feeds, device market values, and real-time fuel prices. She does not use data she is not entitled to access.
What does it mean when Maya says to wait?
When Maya recommends waiting, it means the data suggests a better price is likely soon — for example, a new device generation launching in a few weeks that will cause current-generation prices to drop. She explains the reasoning and the estimated savings from waiting vs. acting now.
Is Maya like Honey or Rakuten?
Maya is more proactive and covers non-ecommerce categories. Honey and Rakuten activate at online checkout and search for codes. Maya monitors continuously, contacts you proactively, covers gas, devices, and cell plans, and recommends both action and inaction based on market data.
How much can I save on average?
Across Maya's active categories, the average member saves approximately $1,000 per year. For device upgrades, Maya typically surfaces $180 more than a standard carrier buyback offer. For cell plans, most members are overpaying about $500 per year on plans sized for heavier usage than they actually use.
What is a buy-and-resell flow?
For some device or product transactions, you agree to a target price, Maya sources the item at or below that price, and delivers it to you. This lets Maya access pricing that isn't available at standard retail and pass the savings along.
What is a points-based report?
For some queries, rather than executing a transaction, Maya produces a detailed "where to buy what" report in exchange for points. You receive the information and act on it directly.
Does Maya have exclusive deals or negotiated rates?
For some categories Maya can source at wholesale or partner rates and passes the savings to you. For other categories, Maya identifies the best publicly available option rather than relying on exclusive codes.