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If you\u2019re like me and buy most of your stuff from Amazon, you could probably use some money-saving Amazon shopping hacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n Because we get so used to our routine of just going to Amazon, searching for what we want, then adding it to the cart and checking out, that we miss out on some serious savings.<\/p>\n Sure, we may see a deal here and there or remember to check other stores to see if they have the same thing for less, but what if you could unlock hidden discounts, stack rewards, and use insider tricks to save money on almost every order?<\/p>\n Well, I have spent a few weeks researching and looking (on Reddit, social media sites, online forums, blogs, YouTube, etc.) to find Amazon tips from pros and everyday shoppers that some of us don\u2019t know about.<\/p>\n And in this post I am going to share some of the best Amazon shopping hacks that actually work!<\/p>\n These aren\u2019t the same tired tips you\u2019ve seen before. We\u2019re talking real, practical hacks.<\/p>\n These Amazon shopping hacks will help you save money, find hidden deals, and shop smarter overall. Whether you\u2019re a casual shopper or a Prime power user like me, these tips can help you save hundreds of dollars a year.<\/p>\n Some of the hacks and tips you are about to read, only apply to Prime members (which by the way, if you are a frequent shopper of Amazon, you definitely want to become one since it will save you a lot of money on just shipping fees alone), but there are also some that anyone shopping on Amazon can use to save.<\/p>\n Want to save time hunting for the best deals on Amazon?<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a simple trick most people don\u2019t know!<\/p>\n You can manually filter search results to only show items that are heavily discounted, just by tweaking the URL.<\/p>\n After you search for something on Amazon, go to the end of the URL in your browser and add this small code snippet:<\/p>\n &pct-off=40-70<\/strong><\/p>\n That will instantly filter the results to only show products that are 40% to 70% off.<\/p>\n You can adjust the numbers to fit whatever discount range you want.<\/p>\n For example:<\/p>\n Keep in mind that this works best in the desktop version of Amazon, not the app.<\/p>\n Amazon can be a little deceptive with you when you are a Prime member.<\/p>\n Sometimes, Amazon inflates prices to make up for the benefits of Prime membership, like free two-day shipping.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a clever trick to help you avoid price inflation as a Prime member and possibly save money.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how to check:<\/strong><\/p>\n In many cases, the price won\u2019t change, but if it does, contact Amazon customer service and complain about it. They usually give you an excuse but will give you the lower price anyway.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a clever way to score some extra savings on Amazon\u2026<\/p>\n Instead of checking out immediately, add the items you want to your cart, but don\u2019t complete your purchase right away. After a few days, Amazon will send you a reminder email saying you have items left in your cart and ask you to finish the checkout process.<\/p>\n This is known as \u201cshopping cart abandonment<\/em>\u201d in the industry.<\/p>\n Amazon, like most business, doesn\u2019t want you to leave without buying. So, in order to entice you to go through with it, they\u2019ll give you exclusive discounts and coupons that only people who have abounded their shopping cats will receive.<\/p>\n So if you don\u2019t mind waiting a little longer to buy what you want, this can be a great way to save even more!<\/p>\n Want a real Amazon refund trick<\/a>?<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a nifty hack for getting some cash back after you\u2019ve made a purchase on Amazon, and it\u2019s stupidly simple to use.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a Capital One Shopping member, you can take advantage of their Price Protection program<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n When you buy an eligible item, Capital One Shopping tracks its price. If the price drops after your buy it, Capital One will help you get a refund for the difference.<\/p>\n All you need to do is upload your purchase details, and if the price drops within a specified time frame, Capital One Shopping will file a claim on your behalf and get you the refund!<\/p>\n And another cool thing about it is that it is not exclusive to Amazon purchases, it also works for other retailers including Walmart and Target.<\/p>\n Want to learn more about how to use Capital One Shopping to save even more money? Check out my full review where I explain how Capital One Shopping finds lower prices<\/a> and saves you money.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have Amazon Prime, you need to spend at least $35 to get free shipping, but sometimes, your cart falls just short.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a simple hack to fix that\u2026<\/p>\n Use the Amazon Filler Item Checker<\/a> to find products that help you hit the $35 mark. Simply enter how much more you need, and it will generate a list of popular items that\u2019ll push your total over the threshold, so you can qualify for free shipping.<\/p>\n Update<\/strong>: Make sure you double-check the items you add for shipping eligibility, as sometimes they may not be eligible for free shipping depending on location or size.<\/p>\n Amazon doesn\u2019t always show you the best deal right away, especially if you\u2019re getting close to making a purchase.<\/p>\n Their algorithm is trained to show you higher-profit items based on your search behavior.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what you can do:<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t rush to buy immediately.<\/p>\n Scroll down the page to check the \u201cCustomers Who Bought This Also<\/strong>\u201d section or the \u201cSponsored Products<\/strong>\u201d list.<\/p>\n Sometimes, you\u2019ll find the same item at a lower price from third-party sellers. It\u2019s worth the extra few minutes to make sure you\u2019re getting the best deal!<\/p>\n Quick Tip<\/strong>: If you find a cheaper option, make sure to check the seller\u2019s rating and shipping terms. You don\u2019t want to get the \u201clower\u201d price but end up actually paying more overall!<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not using cashback sites<\/a> when you shop, you\u2019re leaving money on the table!<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how it works: cashback sites act as shopping portals. When you buy through them, they earn a commission from that store.<\/p>\n And in order to entice people to shop through them, they give some of that commission to the buyers in the form of cashback.<\/p>\n As a\u00a0 shopper, I think using cashback sites is\u00a0 a no-brainer. I mean, if you\u2019re going to buy something anyway, you may as well go through a cashback site and get a few dollars back.<\/p>\n Using it won\u2019t cost you a dime. And the process is basically the same. The only difference is that instead of going straight to Amazon.com (or any other site), you go to the cashback site first so you can click the Amazon link and do your shopping as usual.<\/p>\n One of the most popular cashback sites is Rakuten<\/a> (formerly known as eBates). With Rakuten, you can earn up to 5% cashback on your purchases!<\/p>\n We all know retailers love using psychology to get us to buy stuff we didn\u2019t even plan on.<\/p>\n Well, here\u2019s a lesser known trick that could save you some serious cash: the color of an item can actually affect its price!<\/p>\n You might not have noticed it, but trust me, it\u2019s real. Companies sell the same products in different colors with different prices.<\/p>\n I see this all the time on Amazon. Just the other day, I was looking to buy a leaf blower. I found one I liked. Then, in the option selection section (you know, that little section under the item title and description where you can choose which color or model you want), I noticed the yellow one was $30 more than the exact same product in green.<\/p>\n Seriously?<\/p>\n It\u2019s just the damn color!<\/p>\n The blower works the same. The color doesn\u2019t affect the performance of the product in any way, shape, or form. You\u2019re just paying $30 more to see yellow instead of green!<\/p>\n I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve noticed this with other products too. Think about smartphones. Those popular colors always seem to be more expensive than the other ones.<\/p>\n Anyway, if the color of the product you\u2019re buying doesn\u2019t matter, always check to see if they have it in another less popular color. You might save some serious cash just by picking a different color!<\/p>\n Amazon\u2019s Prime Samples<\/strong> program is a great way to get discounted sample-sized products, especially for Prime members.<\/p>\n This is useful for trying out something without having to spend money buying a full size version.<\/p>\n While these are not entirely free (although some are totally free), you can purchase sample-sized versions of products across various categories (like beauty, food, and health) at a low cost.<\/p>\n The best part?<\/p>\n The price you pay for the sample is usually credited toward a future full-size purchase from the same brand, so it\u2019s like a win-win situation.<\/p>\n To find the available sample products, go to the Prime Samples section on Amazon\u2019s website.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for entirely free samples, Amazon\u2019s Send Me a Sample<\/strong> feature via Alexa is the perfect solution.<\/p>\n All you need to do is ask Alexa to send you free samples from participating brands by simply saying, \u201cAlexa, ask Send Me a Sample.<\/em>\u201c<\/p>\n These samples are delivered to your door for free, giving you a great opportunity to try new products without spending a dime.<\/p>\n Keep in mind that this is not available for every product on Amazon, so you can\u2019t just get \u201csamples\u201d of flat screen TVs, lol!<\/p>\n That said, tons of well-known brands offer free samples through this service.<\/p>\n To use this feature, you\u2019ll need to have an Alexa-enabled device, and you have to be a Prime member in the U.S.<\/p>\n Yep, Alexa can do more than just turn your TV on and off!<\/p>\n It has a nifty little feature that will notify you about products going on sale within the next 24 hours or so.<\/p>\n That\u2019s it! After you\u2019ve enabled it, Alexa will notify you when a deal on an item from your list is about to go live.<\/p>\n It\u2019s an easy way to find deals before they start, so you don\u2019t miss out on savings, especially since a lot of Amazon deals are limited-time only.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a simple tip that can help you find<\/p>\n If you are having trouble finding something on Amazon (like when you don\u2019t know specific details like model name and number, etc.), Amazon\u2019s Visual Search feature can come in handy.<\/p>\n All you have to do is upload a picture of the product you are trying to buy (tap the camera icon in the search bar) and Amazon will show you similar items.<\/p>\n And you know what\u2019s really nice about this?<\/p>\n Since Amazon will show you all the similar product, you may be see a cheaper version of the same product!<\/p>\n Did you know Amazon has a FSA\/HSA Store?<\/p>\n Most people have no idea that this even exists!<\/p>\n If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), you can use your funds to buy certain eligible health and wellness products directly through Amazon\u2019s FSA\/HSA Store.<\/p>\n This is a convenient way to use your pre-tax money for everyday health items. \u200b<\/p>\n To find eligible products, instead of going to Amazon homepage and searching for what you want, go to Amazon\u2019s FSA\/HSA store.<\/p>\n Amazon will also show a little \u201cFSA or HSA eligible\u201d badge on the search results page or the product detail page. So you can find them that way too.<\/p>\n You\u2019ve probably noticed how often Amazon changes its prices.<\/p>\n If the price of something you bought drops within a week, you can get a refund for the difference!<\/p>\n The process is simple. You can claim it via email, chat, or even on the phone with Amazon\u2019s customer support.<\/p>\n But, there\u2019s a catch. This only works for items sold and shipped directly by Amazon. If the product comes from a third-party seller, they might have their own price match policies.<\/p>\n So, if you happen to see that your item\u2019s price dropped after your purchase, it\u2019s worth reaching out and claiming that refund!<\/p>\n Did you know that by using the Amazon Store Card<\/a>, you can get a permanent 5% off on almost everything you buy from Amazon?<\/p>\n That\u2019s right, whether it\u2019s everyday items or big-ticket purchases, the 5% rebate applies at all times, not just on select items.<\/p>\n Plus, there\u2019s no need to opt into rotating categories like with some other credit card cashback programs.<\/p>\n Of course, at the end of the day, it is still a store credit card and like all store credit cards, Amazon Store Card also comes with a high interest rate, so if you don\u2019t pay off the balance in full each month, the interest charges can add up quickly.<\/p>\n On the bright side, if you do want to make a large purchase, you can take advantage of Amazon\u2019s special financing options for eligible items, which can give you up to 24 months to pay off certain purchases with no interest (make sure you pay it off before the promotional period ends, otherwise you\u2019ll end up paying a ton on interests!)<\/p>\n When you sign up for the Amazon Store Card, you not only get a permanent 5% off on every purchase, but you also earn a free $60 (sometimes they change it to $80) Amazon gift card added to your account instantly.<\/p>\n This offer is available to new cardholders and provides instant savings when you apply and get approved for the card. Just keep in mind that it\u2019s only available for new customers and specific terms apply, so make sure to check all the details before applying!<\/p>\n Want to score some free Amazon gift cards? It\u2019s easier than you think<\/a>!<\/p>\n One of the best ways is by using Swagbucks.<\/p>\n Sites like Swagbucks pay you for watching videos and trailers, shopping, signing up for websites and more. Basically, things you already do online.<\/p>\n It\u2019s totally free to join, and the best part? You can convert your Swagbucks points into Amazon gift cards, which are delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n
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1. Instantly Filter Amazon Deals by Discount Percentage<\/h3>\n
Here\u2019s how it works:<\/h4>\n
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2. Find Hidden Deals with the Double Browser Trick<\/h3>\n
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3. Get Discounts by Leaving Items in Your Cart<\/h3>\n
4. Get Automatic Refunds When Prices Drop with Capital One Shopping<\/h3>\n
5. Score Free Shipping Every Time (Without Prime!)<\/h3>\n
6. Don\u2019t Trust Amazon\u2019s Search Results!<\/h3>\n
7. Get Paid to Shop on Amazon with Cashback Sites<\/h3>\n
8. Green Isn\u2019t Always the Color of Savings!<\/h3>\n
9. Get Discounted Samples through Amazon Prime Samples Program<\/h3>\n
10. Use Alexa\u2019s \u201cSend Me a Sample\u201d for Free Samples<\/h3>\n
11. Find Out About Sales Before the Actual Sale Starts!<\/h3>\n
Here\u2019s how to use it:<\/h4>\n
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12. Use Visual Search to Find the Same Item for Cheaper<\/h3>\n
13. Buy from Amazon\u2019s FSA\/HSA Store<\/h3>\n
14. Get a Refund if the Price Drops<\/h3>\n
Well, here\u2019s a neat trick:<\/h4>\n
15. Get an additional 5% off by using the Amazon Store Card<\/h3>\n
16. Get an $60 Amazon Gift Card Free, Instantly<\/h3>\n
17. Get Free Amazon Gift Cards<\/h3>\n