Amazon’s annual Prime Day event is set for July 11, and we’re gearing up to highlight the best deals as they roll in. But while we wait for the sale to begin, let’s consider a few ways to take full advantage of the discounts.
1. Turn on 1-Click Purchases
1-Click ordering simplifies your shopping; just click it, and the item you’re purchasing will be charged to your chosen payment method and sent to the address linked to your 1-Click settings. To enable it, go to your Amazon account and click on the “1-Click settings” link. You can then set up your payment method and shipping address.
2. Amazon Prime Reload
If you intend to purchase expensive items soon, think about using the 2 percent bonus Prime members receive when adding funds to their gift card balance from their bank accounts. Just add the amount you want to your gift card balance, and you’ll earn a 2 percent bonus to use on Prime Day (or whenever you choose).
3. Keep Your Options Open
While not every brand or specific version of a product will be on sale on Prime Day, there’s a good chance you’ll find a great deal if you keep your options open. For example, the food processor you’ve had your eye on might not be discounted during Prime Day, but a very similar model from a competitor might pop up. As long as it has plenty of reviews, a decent average rating, and still serves your needs, it’s probably worth pulling the trigger on a good deal.
4. Set Up Deal Alerts
If you’re willing to expand your horizons for similar products, how best monitor them all? Our friends at TechBargains have a tool called Deal Alerts, which will notify you when products of interest go on sale. Add a keyword like “UHD” or “blender,” select Amazon as the store, narrow down the category, and then create the alert. When a deal is found, you’ll get an email about it.
5. Watch Those Lightning Deals
Many of Amazon’s hardware offerings will likely see nice discounts throughout Prime Day, but lightning deals have offered some of the steepest discounts in the past. Keep an eye on upcoming lightning deals throughout the day, and act fast if there’s something that tickles your fancy. Stock has historically been rather limited, so don’t hesitate when a sale goes live.
6. Alexa, What’s on Sale?
Consider giving Alexa a try if you already have an Amazon device in your home. Last year, Amazon rolled out some Alexa-exclusive deals, so there’s a possibility you’ll benefit from extra savings during Prime Day. After all, it doesn’t hurt to ask.