TypedHype.com » Saving Money Tips http://www.typedhype.com Random Thoughts From South Jersey Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:42:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Secrets To Saving Money at Amazon.com http://www.typedhype.com/2009/03/secrets-to-saving-money-at-amazoncom/ http://www.typedhype.com/2009/03/secrets-to-saving-money-at-amazoncom/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:56:09 +0000 admin http://www.typedhype.com/?p=54 Have you ever wanted to find the best prices on Amazon.com but did not know where to look? Well, you’re in luck. There are a lot of good deals to be had and if you read on, I’ll explain how to discover all of them.

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The Amazon Discount Link Matrix – Up To 90% Off!

Let’s face it, Amazon.com is enormous. The Amazon Discount Link Matrix allows you to find the best deals on Amazon clearance items on a category by category basis. Each link searches Amazon.com for percentage off deals (90% off, 80% off, 70% off, etc.) within a particular category of products that are sold. Results are displayed according to reviews and bestselling status to assure buyers of quality products from trusted sellers.

Visit the Gold Box Deals Page

amazon_gold_boxAt the top left corner of most pages there will be a golden Gold Box Icon. Click it and you’ll see all four Gold Box features presented on one page. (The Deal of the Day, Our Best Deals, Lightning Deals and the Quick Picks sections.)

To purchase a Deal of the Day, simply click the “Add to cart” button from the Gold Box page or the item’s product information page. The price discount is available that day only, so be sure to complete the checkout process. Since savings can be quite substantial, you should get in the habit of checking this page daily. You might just stumble on something that you need.

On the same page, you’ll find Amazon’s Lightning Deals. The Lightning Deals promotion offers an extra coupon savings on a single featured item but only for a specific period of time. When no Lightning Deals are available on a particular day, you’ll see a message telling you to come back at another time. If Lightning Deals will be available that day but the start time hasn’t arrived yet, the deal will be marked “Coming Soon.” You’ll be able to see the product category for the deal item and a countdown until the deal starts, but you won’t see the exact item until the time arrives.

Check Out the Amazon Outlet: The Best Brands at Low Prices

Shoppers love bargains. Here you’ll find the on-line equivalent to a “bargain basement” where prices are slashed on excess inventory. (25 – 70%) It’s a pricing strategy that’s meant to move merchandise fast. Buy it before its gone, and you’ll benefit.

You can find this page by rolling over the “Today’s Deals” tab at the top of any Amazon page, and selecting “Outlet” from the drop-down menu.

Wait for The Friday Sale

Every week, Amazon offers you another chance to save. The Friday Sale offers special one-day-only prices on over 100 items. Get the best brands at the lowest prices and save 30%, 40%, 50%, and even higher every day on electronics, kitchen and dining products, apparel, home improvement items, and more.

You can find this page by rolling over the “Today’s Deals” tab at the top of any Amazon page, and selecting “Friday Sale” from the drop-down menu.

Frequent the Deals and Bargains Section

The Deals and Bargains page is your one-stop spot where you’ll be able to find the latest on sales, markdowns and special promotions. Do yourself a favor and visit this page regularly.

You can find this page by rolling over the “Today’s Deals” tab at the top of any Amazon page, and selecting “Deals and Bargains” from the drop-down menu.

Make the Switch to Super Saver Shipping

How do you take advantage of FREE Super Saver Shipping? It’s easy! Place at least $25 of eligible Amazon.com products in your Shopping Cart. (Eligible items will say “eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping …” next to their price.) During checkout, select “Super Saver Shipping” as your shipping speed. Place your order, and enjoy the free shipping!

Register for Subscribe and Save

Why keep running out on items that you purchase on a regular basis? When you sign up to Amazon’s “Subscribe & Save” program, you’ll automatically receive a new shipment of the select items in intervals you choose while receiving an extra 15% off and free shipping.

Score a Used Item

You can always save a buck or two by purchasing a used item. Private sellers often sell their wares alongside new items. Just look for a link that says “# used” to see what is available. As always, used items are subject to Amazon’s safe buying guarantee.

Visit a Amazon “Coupon” Site

There are a countless number of web sites that have already done the dirty work for you. These sites aggregate all of the latest deals and present to you a listing of coupon codes and expiration dates for featured items sold on Amazon.com. The coupon codes can be for everything from a percent off a certain item to free shipping. A few of the more popular sites are:

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