11 Tips Every Amazon Shopper Should Know

Are you an avid Amazon shopper like me? If you aren’t already shopping on Amazon frequently, this might just be the information that tips the scales for you. A few years ago I took the plunge and purchased Amazon Prime and I am so glad I did. There are so many benefits to shopping on Amazon. The best of which is it’s convenience. If you need more of a push, here are…

11 Tips Every Amazon Shopper Should Know

Amazon Prime – If you didn’t already know, this is probably the best perk when shopping on Amazon. For just $99/year Prime members receive FREE 2-day shipping, FREE photo storage, FREE Prime Music access, FREE Prime Videos, and FREE Kindle Owner’s Lending Library, in addition to Prime Exclusive online coupons.

Earn $5 for Referring a Friend – So not only can you enjoy the benefits of Amazon Prime, but you can also Earn $5 for Referring a friend to Amazon Prime! That could pay for a lot of swag.

Subscribe & Save – The Subscribe & Save feature offers up to a 15% discount on the items you purchase the most, and it ships for free at your selected frequency. You can cancel at any time.

Get Price Drop Refund – If the price of any Amazon product (shipped by Amazon) drops within 7 days, you can get a cash refund! Just contact Customer Service.

Coupon Page – Amazon has a Coupon page that you can use to clip coupons online to save more. To redeem, simply clip the coupon, and when you check out it will apply at checkout. Some coupons are available to Prime Members only.

Amazon Mom – Prime members, can save 20% on diapers, and 15% off a baby registry. Head over here to try Amazon Mom and get the first month free.

Amazon Student Prime – Students can sign up for Amazon Student and get a 6-month Free Trial, then after 6 months, they can enroll at 50% off, which is just $49 per year. Amazon Student has all the benefits of Amazon Prime.

CamelCamelCamel – This site, CamelCamelCamel, lists Amazon’s heavily discounted item of the day and will alert you when there is a price drop on any item you have already purchased. This is is a great way to keep track of items that have discounted so you can get your cash back!

Gold Box Deals – These are hourly deals that are heavily discounted, similar to the Lightening Deals talked about so much during holiday season. Head here to see today’s Gold Box Deals.

Share with 4 Family Members – Did you know that you can share your Prime Membership with up to 4 family members living in the same household? Me either, but it pays to do your research!

Amazon Warehouse – Deep discounts on Amazon’s open-boxed and used products that don’t meet their strict standards can be found over at Amazon Warehouse.

Get “Add on Items” Shipped without the $25 Minimum – Simply place a preorder item into your cart to get any “add on item” shipped without the usual minimum.

What are some of your favorite insights to buying on Amazon? Please share them below!

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