Our shopping editors share 5 insider tips for how to get the best deals on Prime Day
I asked our deals editors for their best advice and shopping hacks for making the most of Prime Day, and they have some great tips about spending now to save later.
Before you jump in, if you're just starting your deal browsing journey, see our roundup of the best Prime Day deals. Otherwise, read on for our advice on getting the best deals.
1. Start by going through your order history to see if anything you purchase regularly is on sale.
Toilet paper, cat litter, shampoo, cleaning products — think about your recurring purchases and check to see if they're on sale. Buying an extra pack of something you'll need in the future at a solid discount is a good way to save money in the long run.
If you don't usually shop for those items on Amazon and your order history isn't going to help you much, try browsing Amazon's Prime Day deals on household essentials and see if anything you need or regularly buy is on sale.
2. Don't be afraid to pause your Subscribe and Save purchases if the discount on Prime Day is cheaper.
Are those vitamins you subscribe to every month on super sale during Prime Day? Pick up a couple bottles now and pause your subscription for a short while.
3. Use a price-checker like CamelCamelCamel or Keepa to see an item's price history.
CamelCamelCamel is an easy way to see an item's price history, specifically on Amazon. Just drop the link to the product you're looking at, and you can see long-term pricing data to understand if you're getting a good deal. Keepa is a similar plugin tool that will show price history right on an Amazon product page.
4. Add things to your wish list or cart and track the prices there.
Adding items to your wishlist or shopping cart is a great way to keep track of everything you're eyeing, but it can also help you track prices. Amazon tells you how the current price compares to when the item was added to your wishlist or cart, so you'll know what's on sale and if it's a real deal. Plus, if your wishlist is set to public, you can "import wishlist" into CamelCamelCamel and also set alerts for when products dip below a certain price.
5. Trade in old Amazon devices and receive an immediate discount to use on top of Prime Day prices.
If you have old Amazon devices lying around and want to upgrade to a newer version, you can trade in your old device and get an immediate discount, which can be applied to Prime Day deals for extra savings. Most trade-ins will get you 20% off your purchase immediately, with the refund hitting your account once your old device is received.
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Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.
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