Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are just around the corner. For two days, Prime members can take advantage of discounts and deals on thousands of products. But how do you find the really good offers during this huge bargain festival? With these tips you can shop smart and enter the Prime Big Deal Days tactically.
Make a wish list
To avoid making unnecessary impulse purchases, it is wise to make a wish list in advance with products that you actually need or really want. This way you only buy products that you have been looking for for some time and that you will actually use, instead of all kinds of things that you do not necessarily need. By viewing the prices of these desired products in advance, you can also immediately see during the Prime Big Deal Days whether a product has really become cheaper or not.
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Download the Amazon app
You have direct access to all current deals and offers during the Prime Big Deal Days via the Amazon app on your smartphone. Moreover, you can easily enable notifications in the app to be notified as soon as there is a great deal on products that you find interesting. It is also useful that you can set notifications for when the stock of a particular deal is running low, so that you don’t miss an opportunity. If you plan to do a lot of shopping during Prime Days, the Amazon app is definitely worth downloading.
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Be critical of discount percentages
Amazon always advertises huge discount percentages of up to 50 percent or more during the Prime Big Deal Days. This of course sounds very attractive. But be careful, because these percentages do not say everything. It is wise not only to look at the amount of the discount percentage, but especially at the final price after discount. A 20 percent discount on an expensive product costing, for example, 500 euros can still save tens of euros more than a 50 percent discount on a relatively cheap product. So it is important to compare the discounted price and determine whether it is indeed a real deal or not. Don’t be tempted by nice discount percentages, but always look at what you ultimately pay.
Compare prices via Kieskeurig
If you see a deal with a nice discount, this does not automatically mean that it is also the absolute lowest price. It is therefore important not to immediately assume that a deal on Amazon is actually the cheapest. Therefore, always make the effort to compare the advertised Prime Days price with other providers via independent price comparison sites such as Kieskeurig. This way you can see if you can find the product for a lower price elsewhere. This only takes a few extra minutes, but can give you a lot of extra benefits. This way you can be sure that you have hit the absolute bottom in terms of price* (*highlight, so actually).
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Keep an eye on the time
An important feature of the Prime Big Deal Days is that the very best deals usually sell out after a few hours. The most popular products are often no longer available within no time due to the extremely low price. It is therefore very important to keep a close eye on the time. Especially with flash deals that are only valid for a limited number of hours, it is important to be there on time. Fortunately, you can easily set up notifications via the Amazon app to be notified, for example, as soon as there is a new interesting deal or when a certain offer is about to expire. This way you can ensure that you don’t miss anything.
Also check other providers
Although Amazon is the focus of the Prime Big Deal Days, there are also many other online stores that have great offers during this period. Consider, for example, Bol.com, Coolblue and MediaMarkt. It is therefore advisable not to blindly assume that a Prime Deal Days deal at Amazon is actually the best price. Make a habit of checking with some other major online stores before purchasing a deal. They often have similar discount promotions running. This is to prevent you from accidentally buying a slightly more expensive offer, while a better deal can actually be found elsewhere.
Stay within your budget
Despite all the great discounts and tempting deals, it is wise to stay within your predetermined budget during the Prime Big Deal Days. It is quite understandable that it is difficult to resist when such great offers come along. But always keep in mind that it’s not a deal if you buy products that you don’t actually need or can afford. Therefore, try to set a budget in advance so that you do not spend too much. This way you can take full advantage of these shopping days without getting into trouble. Be critical and only buy products that you really want. Then you get the maximum benefit from this sales period!