Best Amazon deals this weekend: I'm snagging Apple AirPods for a record low, plus a slew of rare sales
Top Amazon deals
Apple AirPods 4 for $99 (was $129): All-time low
New Apple iPad, 11-inch for $299 (was $349): All-time low
Cozsinoor Bed Pillows, Queen, 2-Pack for $22 (was $100): Nearly 80% off
Yaheetech Zero Gravity Recliners, 2-Pack for $64 (was $90): Near all-time low
Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 4 for $25 (was $30): Lowest price in years
KitchenAid 4.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer for $250 (was $330): Rare sale
iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum for $130 (was $250): Nearly 50% off
Clean up in more ways than one with $120 off this iRobot Roomba. Spring's intensifying sun has got us all a bit more skin-conscious — go ahead and get nourishing with this fan-favorite vitamin C serum; it's marked down more than 55%. We have zero qualms about recommending these zero-gravity chaise lounges, especially when they're two for $64. Now, apply those savings to the lowest-price-ever markdown on this 11-inch iPad and, well, you're practically making money!
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