Whether you like it or not, Amazon is undeniably the most iconic e-commerce platform on the web... It's hard to plan online purchases without coming across it at least once in your search for good prices!
So if you are looking to shop at the best price, there is no need to rush, you have to do things in the right conditions. The following 5 tips should help you shop on Amazon optimally!
Use a site or plugin that displays product price history
If there was only one tip to take away from this article, it would undoubtedly be this one.
Indeed, to buy cheaper, it is very interesting to know the evolution of the price of an item. Has it ever been less at in the past? Is the "promotion" displayed a real promotion or just smoke and mirrors? These are real questions that a product price history tracking tool can answer.
Among the available tools, there is the site CamelCamelCamel which allows you to track price changes and receive notifications… It’s a real reference.
But for my part, I have been using the plugin for quite some time Keepa, which directly displays the evolution of its price in the product sheet on Amazon.
These two tools are essential and are a real asset to be sure to buy cheaper on Amazon!
View Amazon Basic and Amazon Essentials products
The Amazon bulldozer is so powerful it has its own markings! Amazon Basics offers all kinds of products from batteries to mattresses whileAmazon Essentials focuses instead on clothing.
The products displayed are generally of good quality and have many reviews allowing you to get an idea.
The prices of these products are attractive and they can be a very good alternative to classic brands! It is therefore highly recommended to take a look if you want to buy cheaper on Amazon. Especially since these products are often available with free delivery!
Use the “Compare to Similar Items” section to find the best alternative to a product
If you're not set on a particular product, it can be very helpful to check out the "Compare to Similar Items" section near the bottom of the product listings on Amazon.
In fact, this section allows you to easily compare the main characteristics of the product you are looking at with different similar products. You will also find the ratings of these products to make a purchase that combines quality and good price!
So, the image above shows very similar mice that could be cheaper alternatives!
Favor products with free shipping
It may seem silly, but shipping costs can really make a difference. Okay, it doesn't allow you to buy cheaper on Amazon, but it does allow you to save a little. Indeed, it is not uncommon for some sellers to offer tempting offers, but these are sometimes offset by prohibitive shipping costs.
In some cases, this is a real parameter to take into account… Amazon and many sellers on the platform display zero delivery costs… so take advantage of it!
Use Google Shopping to compare prices with other platforms
Finally, there is no guarantee that Amazon offers the best price on the web. However, Google Shopping is a very useful tool to find the best price online and compare it to the offer you have selected on Amazon.
Meeting on Google Shopping and enter the name or reference of the product you are interested in. The search engine will then list all the offers it has found online, including the price of the product and the delivery costs. You will then be able to compare with what you found on Amazon!
Article updated on January 7, 2025 by Byothe
