public function getPriceAlarmStatus()
    {
        if ($this->_iStatus == null) {
            // neutral status
            $this->_iStatus = 0;

            // shop price is less or equal
            $dArtPrice = $this->getPrice();
            if ($this->oxpricealarm__oxprice->value >= $dArtPrice) {
                $this->_iStatus = 1;
            }

            // suggestion to user is sent
            if ($this->oxpricealarm__oxsended->value != "0000-00-00 00:00:00") {
                $this->_iStatus = 2;
            }
        }

        return $this->_iStatus;
    }