Prime Day 2024 is almost upon us but if you want to make the most out of the sale then these are the steps you need to follow.
Just like clockwork, Amazon’s yearly sale designed just for Prime customers is about to take place. If you want to dive into the details such as when the sale is and when you should sign up for Prime (if you haven’t already), then you can check out our handy guide here. This particular article will focus more on what you can do to ensure you’re only picking up the best deals once the event kicks off.
Of course, if you’ve seen our coverage of previous Prime Day sales then you’ll know that we will be putting in the work during this year’s bonanza to sort the gems from the guff, and to bring our readers the offers that we personally recommend based on our years of tech experience and knowing how prices have fluctuated over the last 12 months.
Beyond sticking with us this Prime Day, here are a few extra steps you can take to make doubly sure that you’re getting the best value for money possible.
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How to spot a great Prime Day deal and what to avoid
Once Prime Day 2024 officially kicks off, it’ll be a whirlwind of deals and bargains so to make sure that you’re not caught off guard, these are the best steps to make note of ahead of time.
Make a list of what you want
This may sound like the most obvious advice possible but it’s our first recommendation to friends and family alike: make a definitive list of the products you actually want to buy. By setting this out ahead of time, it’ll remind you not just of the budget you have going into the event, but it’ll stop you from wasting time on products that you don’t really need.
Use price history tracking
Price history trackers like Keepa and CamelCamelCamel are a lifesaver when it comes to Amazon Prime Day. They give you the opportunity to see exactly how much a product has gone for in the past so you’ll know right away whether or not a deal is actually as good as Amazon says it is.
Even though we’ll be checking the price history of all Prime Day deals that we cover throughout the event, it doesn’t hurt to keep the software installed on your computer so that you can double check any offers that slip under our radar.
Avoid the pressure of lightning deals
One of the best parts of Amazon Prime Day is the retailer’s ‘Lightning Deals’ – timed and limited capacity offers that provide big price cuts to anyone who’s quick off the mark. As great as these offers are however, they are exactly the type of discount that can tempt someone into buying something they don’t need.
This ties back into making your own list of most-wanted products ahead of time, as you’ll be more likely to spot a lightning deal that actually interests you, as opposed to being distracted by price cuts happening elsewhere on the site.
