Amazon Prime Day: 10 Genius Tricks for Getting a Good Bargain

Amazon Prime Day: 10 Genius Tricks for Getting a Good Bargain  

     1. Make sure you’re actually getting a good deal on the deal

On Prime Day, look up the products you’re interested in on CamelCamelCamel. This is a free Amazon price taker which highlights the price history of products and can, therefore, show you whether you’re really getting a good deal. 

     2. Bag yourself a discount on your Amazon membership 

To shop on Prime Day, you need an Amazon Prime account. If you’ve never used Amazon Prime before, sign up for their free 30-day trial and then cancel it after Prime Day if it’s not of use. They’re also offering students six months free if you sign up ahead of Prime Day, then 50% off the membership price once that’s over (£39 per year).

     3. Make the most of the 30 minutes of Lighting Deals

A Lightning Deal is a promotion in which Prime members can purchase an item for cheaper, for just 30 minutes (or even shorter should they run out of stock). Make sure to look out for them on the Today’s Deal page or the Prime Day page, and don’t forget to check out, as the products aren’t kept aside for you whilst they’re in your basket.  

     4. Get an extra £6 to spend for every £50 you put onto an Amazon gift card

If you plan on spending a lot of money, it may be worth paying for a gift card before Prime Day. If you purchase a £50 gift card, you’ll get an extra £6 added to the balance which can be used on your next Amazon purchase. The offer is limited to new Top Up customers and has a limit of one reward per Amazon account. 

     5. Use your Alexa to make a purchase if you’re short on time

Asking ‘Alexa, what are my Prime Day deals?’ will result in her revealing a list of recommended products based on your shopping history – saving you from having to do the work.  

     6. Create a priority order wish-list beforehand, and stick to it

You should also create a shopping list before you shop on Prime Day. Write the list in priority order, and highlight your maximum budget for each product beside it. If you stick to the list, then you can avoid any unnecessary spending that can occur from getting excited over the other deals. 

     7. Watch out for these review red flags 

Another reason why writing a list is important is because you will have time to read reviews of any items you want to purchase, before the big day – especially if you want to buy something expensive like a TV or a hoover. You should also read the sellers reviews and look out for any red flags. 

If lots of reviews are placed on the same date, that could be a red flag as it could mean they have been asked/paid to review. You should also watch out for unnatural language in the review that reads as a product description. You could also download Fakespotwhich uncovers shady sellers.

     8. Don’t forget to download the app to get notifications on deals

If you are getting ready for Prime Day, one of the best things you can do is download the app. That way, you can find the best deals in a matter of seconds and also get notifications on products related to your history. 

     9. Sell your old items ahead of Prime Day to make hundreds

If you’ve got old items in your loft, you could be sitting on hundreds. Old VHS tapes can sell for £10 each on eBay and even a vintage Walkman can fetch about £70. And, if you have an old Nintendo Wii with consoles and games, you could sell this for £97. You could then put that money to good use on Amazon Prime Day, especially as you can list items for 24 hours on eBay, so you can do it in time.   

     10. Round up your purchases before buying

If you plan on purchasing an item on Prime Day, why not round up your purchase beforehand and put the money into your savings? As you will still be landing a bargain. For example, if you spend £21, why not round it up to £25 and put away £4?