Stellar Price Navigator

Inspired by the vastness of space explored in 'Interstellar' and the complex societal dynamics of 'Nightfall,' the Stellar Price Navigator is a specialized e-commerce scraper and predictor for niche retail markets. The project focuses on products related to science fiction, astronomy, and space exploration (e.g., model rockets, telescope accessories, sci-fi novels and collectibles). Leveraging scraping techniques similar to 'E-Commerce Pricing' projects, it will collect historical price data for these specific items from various online retailers. However, its core innovation lies in applying simple predictive models (e.g., moving averages, basic trend analysis) to forecast future price fluctuations. The 'Nightfall' influence comes in subtly suggesting opportune moments to purchase based on these predictions, framed as 'navigating market twilight' for maximum value. The 'Interstellar' theme is woven into the user interface and marketing, creating a sense of discovery and foresight in acquiring these specialized goods. Implementation will be low-cost, relying on free or inexpensive scraping libraries (like BeautifulSoup or Scrapy), basic cloud hosting, and open-source data analysis tools. The niche focus on a passionate community (sci-fi enthusiasts, amateur astronomers) with a desire for unique, often expensive, items offers high earning potential through affiliate marketing, premium subscription tiers for advanced predictions, or direct partnerships with specialized retailers. The tool would offer users alerts for price drops, predicted sales events, and 'optimal purchase windows' to maximize their budget for their astronomical or sci-fi passions.