8 clever ways to find hidden deals at Amazon in time for Prime Day
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Is Amazon is your go-to retailer for the best prices on absolutely everything? Well, we have some news for ya — you're probably not saving nearly enough money as you could be. There are so many secret ways to save on Amazon beyond the site's already low prices. Amazon has lots of hidden deals, and we've uncovered eight easy ways to find them.
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Amazon Prime Day 2022: Here's everything we know so far and the best early deals
And not a moment too soon, as Amazon has confirmed that Prime Day 2022 will be on July 12th and 13th in more than 20 countries, returning to its customary month after a two years of pandemic-related shifts! As always, the stellar sales event will include markdowns on thousands of products: tech, kitchen essentials, vacuums, apparel, beauty must-haves and so much more.
So you have at least a month to learn these secret-shopper strategies for scoring incredible deals on Amazon — because in some cases, you can stack these discounts onto Prime Day deals! Ready? Here goes:
Sign up for a Prime membership
First things first: If you’re not yet a Prime member, sign up now. It’s the only way to take advantage of Prime Day deals. Prime plans are $14.99 per month (or $139 per year), and you get a free 30-day trial at signup. Prime member benefits include free two-day shipping and delivery, and same-day or even two-hour shipping for eligible items and locations. It also comes with access to Prime Video, Amazon Music (2 million songs, ad-free!), free two-day delivery on prescriptions from Amazon Pharmacy, free video games via Prime Gaming (formerly Twitch Prime), unlimited full-resolution storage with Amazon Photos and so much more. You’ll also get exclusive access to deals. Check out all the Amazon Prime 2022 perks here.
Shop the secret Amazon Outlet
Amazon has a secret overstock outlet that’s home to massive deals on furniture, appliances, electronics and more goodies for the home, and you can even filter by best-sellers. We’ve routinely seen prices slashed by more than 80 percent.
Scour those overstock discounts because who knows? Amazon Outlet might even have sales that rival Prime Day’s. And sometimes Outlet picks and customer favorites overlap. Case in point: this Merokeety cable knit cardigan (above) — an Amazon favorite and the perfect thing to throw on for a chilly evening — is over 20% off.
We also love this set of 24 four-ounce Zunmial small mason jars with lids (above) for 36% off, or $14 (down from $22).
Look for on-page coupons
On-page coupons (look for them in green!) are the seller’s way of giving you an instant discount, and you might see them pop up on the pages of your favorite products or Prime Day deals, but you can also go directly to the Amazon Coupons landing page.
Here you can search for coupons by category and even clip and save coupons. The selection is amazing, too! Like this unreal deal on the Meritlife Queen Size Cooling Comforter, which has nearly 4,000 five-star reviews and is an Amazon’s Choice product. The $70 comforter ia already 51% off, but with Amazon’s on-page 50%-off coupon, it’s only $17!
Why not throw in a set of Amazon’s #1 best-selling pillows? A set of two is usually $43, but with Amazon’s 40%-off on-page coupon, the pair is just $26.
You’ve just given your bed a luxury makeover for only $43, thanks to Amazon Coupons. Now imagine the savings on Prime Day.
Use Brickseek.com to identify the biggest discounts fast
The price-checking app Brickseek is a secret (savings) weapon for in-the-know bargain shoppers, who use it to hunt down the best deals across top retailers like Amazon. First, create an account (it takes less than a minute). Then click on "Sort & Filter." Choose Amazon.com in the “Retailer” field. Then filter by “Trending” or “Newest” for most up-to-date deals. You can even filter by category and brand.
Keep a close eye on Brickseek this July so you can make a beeline to the hottest Prime Day deals.
Check the Amazon Warehouse for Open Box Deals
Who doesn’t love a bargain bin? Amazon Warehouse is packed to the gills with items that were used, pre-owned or open-box items. Most of the products are electronics like smartphones, laptops and tablets, but you’ll also find home goods like kitchen appliances. Amazon Warehouse products go through rigorous testing for physical appearance and functionality. Each item is then rated on its condition: “Like New”, “Very Good”, “Good” or “Acceptable”.
On a regular day, you can find discounts of up to 25% on Amazon Warehouse, but on Prime Day you can add additional savings, sometimes up to 20% more. A perfect example of that is the Echo Dot 4th generation, Amazon’s #1 bestselling smart speaker. Echo Dot tops the list of Prime Day deals each year, and this one is already 25% off in the Amazon Warehouse if you trade in a qualifying Amazon product.
Likewise, another Prime Day superstar year after year, the Instant Pot Duo 6-quart 7-in-1 multicooker is almost 21 percent off retail.
Sign up for Amazon’s Subscribe & Save program for up to 15% off
There are certain items you constantly replenish, whether it’s your favorite detergent or a set of supplements you take regularly. If you score a great Prime Day deal on something you use all the time, don’t just buy it once — select Subscribe & Save to set up repeat shipments. The program saves you up to 15% on your most-loved products. You decide the delivery schedule and Amazon will ship the products automatically. You can cancel at any time.
You can also go straight to the Amazon Subscribe & Save page to see subscriptions for $10 and under, subscriptions that come with coupons, and the most popular subscriptions, such as the #1 bestselling Schick Hydro Silk Touch-Up Multipurpose Exfoliating Dermaplaning Tool, which is just $5 for a set of three “life changers.”
Score Lightning Deals before everyone else by navigating to Prime Early Access Deals
Lightning deals are fleeting Prime Day sales that are gone in a flash — some in as few as four hours and while supplies last, so you’ve got to act fast. It’s best to get ahead of the game by navigating to Today’s Deals, then scrolling down to Prime Early Access Deals, where Prime members can see and shop lightning deals up to 30 minutes before they’re released.
Of course, Prime Day made Lightning Deals famous, but they’re actually available year-round. Here’s the Lightning Deals landing page.
The Lightning Deals on electronics are always fun: we routinely see up to 50% off best-selling projectors, smart watches, earbuds and more. We found this super cool XLeader SoundAngel Mate - Premium 5W Shower Speaker for 50% off.
Use CamelCamelCamel to detect the steepest price drops
Another great tool for tracking Amazon sales is CamelCamelCamel, a site (you can even install it as a browser extension) that keeps track of Amazon price drops — you can even set up real-time alerts for your favorite products. It also provides a price history, so you’ll know if that Prime Day deal is the product’s all-time lowest price.
Import your Amazon Wishlist to CamelCamelCamel, or search by category, popular products, top price drops, most recent price drops and more.
We’re in love with this Pyrex set, on sale for just $33. You wouldn’t know judging by the Amazon product page that this five-piece bundle was $125 just one week ago, because the on-page discount doesn’t reflect that price drop. But CamelCamelCamel keeps track of everything!
We also found this popular NutriChef Nonstick Cookware Set, in beautiful blue, for almost 50% off. It’s just $61, down from $117. And it’s only $2 away from its all-time lowest price.
Looking for more great Amazon deals? Check these out:
Home theater deals:
Amazon Fire TV 55-inch 4-Series 4K Smart TV, $350 (was $520), amazon.com
Hisense 50-inch Class R6 Series Dolby Vision 4K Roku Smart TV, $290 (was $450), amazon.com
Insignia 50-inch Class F30 Series 4K Smart Fire TV, $290 with on-page coupon (was $400), amazon.com
TCL 32-inch 3-Series 720p Roku Smart TV, $158 (was $230), amazon.com
Headphone, earbud, smartwatch and tablet deals:
Tozo T6 True Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth Headphones, $24 with on-page coupon (was $30), amazon.com
Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones, $130 (was $200), amazon.com
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, $160 (was $200), amazon.com
Tozo T10 Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Earbuds, $22 (was $40), amazon.com
Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds, $180 (was $250), amazon.com
Apple AirPods Pro, $197 (was $249), amazon.com
Tozo A1 Mini Wireless Earbuds, $16 with on-page coupon (was $30), amazon.com
Tablet and tech deals:
Moto G fast, $150 (was $200), amazon.com
2021 Apple iPad Mini (WiFi, 64gb), $409 (was $499), amazon.com
Apple Watch Series 3, $200 (was $229), amazon.com
Motorola One 5G Ace, $250 (was $400), amazon.com
Fitbit Versa 2 Health and Fitness Smartwatch, $109 (was $150), amazon.com
Video game deals:
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection for PlayStation 5, $30 (was $50), amazon.com
Sceptre Curved 24-inch 75Hz Professional LED Monitor, $140 (was $230), amazon.com
Logitech G335 Wired Gaming Headset, $44 (was $70), amazon.com
Elden Ring for PlayStation 5, $50 (was $60), amazon.com
Smart-home deals:
YoLink Mini Plug, $22 (was $30), amazon.com
Google Nest Learning Thermostat, $216 (was $249), amazon.com
Govee TV LED Backlights with Camera, $68 (was $89), amazon.com
Treatlife Smart Light Bulbs 4-pack, $25 (was $39), amazon.com
Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip, $47 (was $80), amazon.com
Vacuum deals:
Eufy RoboVac G30 Robot Vacuum with Smart Dynamic Navigation, $230 (was $320), amazon.com
eufy by Anker BoostIQ RoboVac 15C, $150 (was $230), amazon.com
Dryer Vent Cleaner Kit Vacuum Hose Attachment, $11 (was $20), amazon.com
Hoover WindTunnel 3 Max Performance Pet, $139 (was $200), amazon.com
Whall Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, $125 with on-page coupon (was $200), amazon.com
Fashion deals:
Cuero DHK 18-inch Vintage Handmade Leather Travel Messenger Bag, $73 (was $95), amazon.com
Prettygarden Women's Summer Casual Boho Dress, $33 (was $49), amazon.com
Merokeety Women's Summer Striped Short Sleeve T-Shirt Dress, $35 with on-page coupon (was $46), amazon.com
Auselily Women's Short Sleeve Loose Casual Maxi Dress, $37 (was $53), amazon.com
Bishuige Women Summer T Shirt Dress, $28 with on-page coupon (was $41), amazon.com
Kitchen deals:
Crock-Pot 3.5-quart Casserole Manual Slow Cooker, $50 (was $70), amazon.com
Kizen Digital Meat Thermometer, $14 with on-page coupon (was $20), amazon.com
Ninja IG601 Foodi XL 7-in-1 Indoor Grill Combo, $196 (was $350), amazon.com
Lodge L8SK3 10-1/4-inch Pre-Seasoned Skillet, $20 (was $30), amazon.com
Mialoe Portable Blender, 19 (was $26), amazon.com
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet with Red Silicone Hot Handle Holder, $30 (was $45), amazon.com
Beauty deals:
Biotin Shampoo and Conditioner Set for Hair Growth, $30 (was $40), amazon.com
AquaSonic Black Series Ultra Whitening Toothbrush, $40 (was $60), amazon.com
Andalou Naturals Hyaluronic Dmae Lift Firm Skin Cream, $13.50 (was $27), amazon.com
Nicwell Cordless Water Dental Flosser, $40 (was $45), amazon.com
Bedding deals:
Mellanni Queen Sheet Set, $28 (was $50), amazon.com
Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows 2-pack, $26 with on-page coupon (was $43), amazon.com
Fern and Willow Queen Pillow 2-pack, $27.50 with coupon (was $50), amazon.com
Command Picture Hanging Strips, $3 (was $6), amazon.com
Cushy Form Knee Pillow for Side Sleepers, $26 (was $30), amazon.com
Health and Wellness:
Veva Air Purifier, $100 with on-page coupon (was $200), amazon.com
Pure Gem Single Use Disposable Blue Face Masks (pack of 100), $8 (was $20), amazon.com
iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer, $20 (was $55), amazon.com
Pure Enrichment PureZone Medium-Large Room Air Purifier, $80 with on-page coupon (was $100), amazon.com
Clinitest Rapid Covid-19 Antigen Self-Test, $35 (was $50), amazon.com
Lawn and Garden:
Sun Joe TJ604E 16-inch 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator, $129 (was $169), amazon.com
Cedar Raised Planter Box with Legs, $170 with on-page coupon (was $210), amazon.com
Sun Joe SPX3000 2030 14.5-Amp Electric High Pressure Washer, $127 (was $200), amazon.com
Outland Living Rectangle Plastic Planter Box 4-pack, $60 (was $110), amazon.com
Gorilla Grip Extra Thick Water Resistant Comfortable Kneeling Pad, $20 (was $33), amazon.com
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