Exact Matches versus Equivalent Matches

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An Exact Match is when the item we are offering is exactly the same as the item that was originally requested. This means that the manufacturer and the manufacturer part number are identical.

An Equivalent Match is a scientifically-vetted alternative. You can easily compare product attributes when reviewing Quartzy Equivalent Matches.

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Exact Matches

The exact match will appear highlighted in green below the request.

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Click See All Unit Sizes to compare all the unit sizes we have available on any offer, including the price per unit of measure (e.g. price per liter), and the estimated lead time.

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When Quartzy is unable to beat the price on the original request, a quote with Quartzy's best offer on that item will appear below the request, sometimes with the option to select between side-by-side unit sizes.

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This table illustrates a few exact match examples:

 

Equivalent Matches

An Equivalent Match is a scientifically-vetted alternative. The best way to think of an equivalent match is to think of the difference between ordering name brand pharmaceuticals and generics.

It will appear with a grey background with the green equivalent symbol below the original request. Click Ask a Scientist to send your question to Quartzy's Life Science Product Team. They can answer any technical product questions you have!

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Click Compare Specs to view a side-by-side comparison of the two items.

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Click through these categories to see examples of equivalently matched products:

 

Next Up: Compare Product Attributes when reviewing Quartzy Equivalent Matches 

 

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