Life Fright

Is it just me or have you also noticed the rising influx of content creators pushing Amazon products? It probably is the result of wanting audiences to easily purchase items found on Amazon while also pocketing commission from sales through Amazon affiliate links.

Regardless, there’s no denying that Amazon has become a one-stop shop for many of our purchases. But are we getting the best deal? Sellers are known for raising and dropping prices at the flip of a coin and there are countless listings to sift through to find the item you want. And not to mention the controversial reviews! There are just as many glowing reviews as well as scathing ones so every purchase always carries a smidge of apprehension whether the negative reviews hold true. Here are some ways to ensure that you are getting your money’s worth when shopping on Amazon.

Add to Cart

An easy way to track price drops and increases is by simply adding an item to your cart while signed in to your account. The next time you visit your cart before placing an order, a message box is displayed right above all your cart items informing you of the price increases and decreases. From there, you can decide whether those price changes are worth taking the plunge to purchase.

Coupons and Promotional Codes

Right before placing an order, it is always worth checking each item’s listing to see if the seller is offering any promotional deals or coupons. These are not listed when viewing the cart page so you could be missing out on additional deals.

It is also worth researching whether there are promotional codes offered by content creators for the item as some will offer a one-time code.

Track Prices Over Time

Copy paste your item’s product URL and enter it in the search box on camelcamelcamel.com. This site is a handy tool to view the price history of the item to see whether you are currently getting the best deal or whether there is a more opportune time to snag the item.

Note that there can be some misses in terms of accuracy and the frequency in which it records data, but nevertheless it is a good reference tool to make a decision on whether you are getting fleeced.

Do you have any other tips and recommendations? Feel free to comment below!