Is it ethical to sell the fact you are in the market for something to advertisers?

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DataMoat said:

As above really. If i know that i am planning to buy a new AC unit for example, I can go on google and search "AC units", click on a few and then the ads will start to come. Every time i see an ad or click it, that company is paying Meta or google. With an AC unit, a quick bit of research says a company could pay £20-£25 to get my business. 

What are peoples thoughts on customers receiving that money or at least some of it? I know cashback is an option, but that often is limiting options to the offers they have at the time and i might not want that. I'm talking about saying, "I'm gonna buy this soon, I'll let you get on my shortlist of people I'm considering for £2 for example" 

What do people think about this? 

All they will do is up the price to the amount you think they might give you.

Although if you really fancy this idea, go a step further. Set up on U-tube, & the rest of the socials where people on there that companies throw goods at..