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Today is the start of Amazon’s Big Deal Days. While shopping on Amazon can be a great deal, it’s not always a great deal. Here are four ways to make sure you’re getting the best deal on Amazon.
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Today is the start of Amazon’s Big Deal Days. However, shopping on Amazon isn’t always a great deal. Whether you’re a seasoned Amazon Prime member or just an occasional shopper, here are four costly mistakes you might make while shopping on Amazon.
For Personal Tech Media, this is Two Minute Tech. I’m Jim Herman.
First, you can lose money by not monitoring prices. If the purchase isn’t something you need immediately, use the Amazon Assistant browser extension or CamelCamelCamel to see the price history.
Second, you can lose money by not checking product reviews before you buy. Product reviews can be beneficial in identifying whether a product is worth the money. However, be aware that some reviews can be faked. Trust the ones that provide a balanced view of a product. Reviews that are all positive or all negative are often fake or paid.
Third, you can lose money by not using Subscribe and Save. If you’re buying consumable items regularly, schedule to have the order automatically fulfilled. You can choose anywhere from two weeks to six months for your delivery schedule, and you can save as much as 15% by subscribing.
Fourth, you can lose money by not checking out all of Amazon’s options. Check out the Amazon Warehouse for deals on used products and the Amazon Outlet for overstock items. Also, the Amazon Smile program will give a small amount of your purchase to a charitable cause of your choice. It won’t cost you anymore, but it directs a portion of the money you’re spending anyway to a good cause.