Abstract: A system and method that allow for collection of available and sellable goods or services in a real-time or near real-time environment from a network of retail or a chain of retail stores, wholesalers, distributors, or service providers. The collective database is made available to the general public via a network or communications system (e.g., the world wide web, an intranet, a respective virtual private network (VPN), or any other form of electronic transfer) for purchase utilizing best price available for both parties.

Abstract: A plug is positionable within the recess of the recorder, The plug has a generally trapezoidal shaped interior section with a small rectangular interior region an enlarged exterior region forming a periphery essentially equal in size to the periphery of the recess of the recorder. The interior region is formed with a smaller height and width than that of the exterior region. The interior section also has trapezoidal upper and lower surfaces and trapezoidal side surfaces therebetween. An exterior section is formed as part of the plug. The exterior section has a generally rectangular configuration. The periphery of the exterior member is semicircular in cross section. The interior and exterior member each have a depth.