Martin Lewis’ team of financial experts at MoneySavingExpert (MSE) have revealed a host of tips and tricks to help you save money when shopping on Amazon. In their latest weekly email, MSE shared five savvy hacks that could help you bag some serious discounts next time you’re browsing the online retail giant.
MSE explained that the money-saving Some of these money-saving tips were ‘hidden’, but really they can be found right there in front of you. Some can be found directly on Amazon, while others involve handy online tools.
So if you’re planning a little retail therapy this summer but don’t want to splash too much cash, here are five ways you can pay less on Amazon.
Super Saver Delivery Tool
Many Amazon shoppers often find themselves buying items without reaching the minimum spend for free delivery, especially if they don’t have Prime. Amazon’s delivery charges can vary depending on the type of product you’ve bought and the shipping option you’ve chosen, with Standard delivery costs ranging from 99p to £4.99, reports Wales Online.
The Super Saver Delivery tool, which was actually created by a former MSE team member, can help you find small filler items on Amazon to bump up your order to the £25 free delivery threshold. All you need to do is enter how much more you need to spend to reach the £25 minimum.
Make sure you’re getting the best price
Amazon is known for offering a wide range of discounts, deals and special offers throughout the year – but how can you tell when it’s the best time to buy? The CamelCamelCamel price history tracking tool allows you to see previous prices, helping you decide when to make your purchase.
Discounts on Amazon
Amazon is offering massive discounts on its sister pages, including Amazon Warehouse, where shoppers can snag ‘often as-new’ returned items at reduced prices. These items, often returned simply because someone changed their mind, are categorised by condition ranging from ‘acceptable’, ‘good’, ‘very good’ to ‘like new’.
To make the process even faster, MSE has its own Amazon Warehouse Discount Finder to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. In addition, Amazon Outlet offers clearance items, stocking brand-new excess stock that Amazon or third-party sellers are eager to shift. However, not every item is discounted.
For tech enthusiasts, Amazon Renewed sells pre-owned tech products that have been tested, refurbished and look brand new, providing an opportunity to purchase high-quality tech at a great price.