Online shopping prices are plummeting during this year’s Amazon Prime Day event, with deals reaching unprecedented levels. As the largest online retailer, Amazon is offering significant discounts on a wide range of products, making it an attractive option for savvy shoppers. In this article, we will explore the best deals and tips from a seasoned deal hunter, Kristin McGrath, senior editor of the Krazy Coupon Lady (KCL) website.
Deals Beating Black Friday
- Earbuds: Prices are dropping to as low as $10, a significant discount from the original price of $50.
- Toys: Discounts on popular toys, such as LEGO sets and Barbie dolls, are reaching up to 50% off.
- Home Security: Home security systems and cameras are being offered at deeply discounted prices, with savings of up to $100.
- Bulk Foods: Bulk packs of groceries, such as rice, pasta, and canned goods, are being sold at significantly lower prices than usual.
According to McGrath, the category that will get you the most bang for your buck during the sale event is technology.
The Best Tech Deals
- Smartphones: Discounts on high-end smartphones, such as iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones, are reaching up to 30% off.
- Tablets: Tablets, including iPads and Android devices, are being offered at significantly lower prices than usual.
- Smart Home Devices: Smart home devices, such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, are being discounted by up to 50%.
- Gaming Consoles: Discounts on gaming consoles, such as PlayStation and Xbox, are reaching up to 20% off.
McGrath emphasizes the importance of comparing prices across different retailers to ensure you are getting the best deal.
Lightning Deals: A Key Trick
“Lightning Deals are very limited time deals that, like lightning, strike without warning and disappear really quickly,” said McGrath.
One of McGrath’s key tricks is to use the “Lighting Deals” tab on the Amazon Page. She has seen sales for 90% off certain Amazon items, and prices as low as just $1.
Competing with Amazon
Other retailers, such as Target, Walmart, Walgreens, and Best Buy, are ramping up their sales to combat Amazon’s Prime Day event.
- Target: Target is offering significant discounts on a wide range of products, including electronics, clothing, and home goods.
- Walmart: Walmart is offering discounts on electronics, clothing, and home goods, with prices reaching up to 50% off.
- Walgreens: Walgreens is offering discounts on health and beauty products, including skincare and haircare items.
- Best Buy: Best Buy is offering discounts on electronics, including TVs, laptops, and gaming consoles.
“Every other retailer is competing with Amazon Prime Day, they’re all butting head to head,” said McGrath.
The Most Important Thing
“The most important thing when you’re shopping sales is, yes, they do move fast, but you do want to take a peek and look at the deal a little more carefully,” said McGrath.
“Shop them all, add things to your cart, see where it’s cheapest to check out, and make sure you’re getting the best deal,” she advises.
“I have my eye on certain specific things that I’m still looking out for, and I’m trusting our deal hunters to find me those deals,” said McGrath.
Conclusion
With two more days left in Amazon’s Prime Day sale event, the savings are far from over.
