When we go on Amazon, we find what we want and buy it. It's brand new normal price. But did you know you can sometimes get that same exact product cheaper, slightly used through Amazon's warehouse? But is it worth it? And how's the quality, how in the world do you even get to this section on the Amazon site? Let me show you real quick. So right at the top of the regular amazon.com site or on your mobile, right to the left of the search bar, it says all I want you to click on that then scroll down to Amazon warehouse right here. Then look at that. You can type in shoes, you can type in electronics, let's do electronics, right? Click on that and boom, everything available in electronics for these cheaper prices from the Amazon warehouse gonna populate right? For you. Items are rated and priced in four different categories like new meaning perfect working condition. Very good, meaning good condition, limited use, maybe some minor imperfections, good, meaning the item has moderate wear and acceptable. Meaning the item has clear signs of usage, maybe noticeable scratches or dents, but it's fully functional. Let's start right here with the apple watch brand new. If you were to buy, this would cost $390. We went on Amazon Warehouse and in the category used like new. We bought this at *** discount for just $326. That's *** $64 savings. The question is, I mean, that's great. Does it work to see if it works? My producer, Kelly gives me *** call. Oh, there it is. There's my producer Kelly calling and it's working on my apple watch. So, yeah, it works. And we save some money. We save even more with this next product. An air fryer and this one is listed as acceptable. The lowest level there is we save nearly $65 packaging is pretty good. It even comes with the owner's manual. I mean, we bought it used acceptable, but this looks pretty new to me. The question is, does it work? Let's make some fries. Ok. So far. So good stop. But now for the moment of truth, see how our fries are. Take *** look at that pretty good. I hear them. You can hear them like sizzling thought it's good. It works. But the biggest savings right here with these beats headphones, we saved $110 buying them used. Very good. I've hooked them up to my phone. I've called up, uh one of my old Rawson reports because I listen to myself all day. I have issues it works perfectly. Yeah, I mean, really great. Sound love it over $100 in savings. May as well be brand new. I'm telling you at the end of the day, our grand total nearly $240 in savings. Still not sure it's worth the risk we get. This Amazon says its warehouse items are covered in its return policy. You can actually get your money back if you return it within 30 days back to you.
5 mistakes you should never make on Amazon Prime Day
Including hacks on cutting the best deals, per Good Housekeeping shopping editors.
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Updated: 6:30 AM CDT Jul 16, 2024
Amazon Prime Day begins July 16 this year, meaning the best Prime Day deals have nearly arrived on luggage, cleaning and kitchen appliances, Apple products and more. Prime Day is undoubtedly a great time to stock up on items at a discount, but we know it's all too easy to get swept up in the shopping frenzy and spend hastily on stuff you don’t need. Or, even worse, end up with a counterfeit product or a deal that isn't as good as it seems.Fortunately for impulse shoppers, there are some surefire ways to avoid making bad purchases on Amazon Prime Day. Our deals editors have covered our fair share of Prime Days and Black Fridays over the years. Below are things we've learned you should never buy on Prime Day, along with tips on how to avoid scams and shopping smarter to score the best deals. After all, it's all about shopping smarter, not harder.Make the most out of Prime Day by following Good Housekeeping's Prime Day deals post throughout the event, where we'll be updating our list of researched, noteworthy deals in real-time. 1. Items from third-party sellersBe wary of deals from third-party and unverified sellers: If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. For example, if you've had your eye on a juicer that's suddenly half-price from a seller with a misspelled store name, you might want to steer clear.Here are some ways you can tell if a brand is verified:Check to see where the item is sold from, and/or what brand it's sold by. Ideally, you want a product that is shipped and sold by Amazon.com — find this information in the right rail, below the "Add to Cart" button. Shop brands that have been verified via Amazon’s Brand Registry for legit products. Many manufacturers and retailers have enrolled, granting a verified storefront within Amazon. When you click through to the seller’s page, it should typically be branded with lots of other brand items on sale (Revlon's Amazon store is a great example). When a sale is offered by one of these verified sellers, you can trust that the deal is trustworthy all while enjoying the convenience of Prime shipping (and returns!). 2. Shopping without a listWith the onslaught of Prime Day deals, it's easy to get distracted by impulse buys that you a.) won't use or b.) overspend on. Focus on essentials you’ve been eyeing, like home, pet, and baby products. Use wishlists and notifications to monitor your desired items' prices. One friendly tip: Prime members can download the Amazon Shopping app and set up personalized deals alerts to get notified when items you have searched for recently go on sale.And if your cart is prepped and ready before the sale begins, it'll make it easier (and faster) to shop items you've been waiting to buy. Simply refresh the page to snag right away. We frequently see hot-ticket items like Apple AirPods be the first to go. So, log on early, have your cart at the ready and be ready to click! 3. Misleading sales and marked-up pricesBeware of sales on items that have previously been marked up in price or else you may not be getting as excellent of a bargain as you might think. Thankfully, there are a few foolproof ways you can spot unscrupulous sales. Apps like Camelcamelcamel show how an item’s price has fluctuated to ensure you’re truly getting the best deal. This price tool monitors millions of products to track price history and alert you when prices drop with its Chrome extension.Fakespot also tracks price history and trends to analyze products, but even better, Fakespot can help you identify counterfeit products and items that are inundated by fake or altered reviews. You can visit the site directly or install a handy Chrome extension that will let you know if the item you're considering is actually as perfect as it seems.4. Not clipping the coupon Every penny counts! Coupons sweeten a good Prime Day deal. Not every brand offers additional coupons, but the ones that do let you save a few extra bucks on top of the current sale. Just make sure the digital coupon (a small check box, which is sometimes found underneath the price) is clicked before checkout to correctly stack the discount. We’ve seen as much as $70 be deducted from the final total.5. Bad deals (or good deals on not-so-good products)In a recent poll, Good Housekeeping readers said they won’t get out of bed for deals below 50% off on Prime Day. We hear you: Luckily, we're already seeing products like Amazon devices for over 50% off, and historically, Instant Pots are marked down by 60% in addition to slashed prices on big ticket items like appliances, TVs, laptops.That said, there’s never a good deal on a bad product: Consider the quality of the items you are investing in, and whether or not you’re better off splurging a bit (at a higher price point or a lesser discount) on items that are truly worth it. Don't forget to check out tried-and-true products that we’ve tested and vetted in our Good Housekeeping Institute Labs.
Amazon Prime Day begins July 16 this year, meaning the best Prime Day deals have nearly arrived on luggage, cleaning and kitchen appliances, Apple products and more. Prime Day is undoubtedly a great time to stock up on items at a discount, but we know it's all too easy to get swept up in the shopping frenzy and spend hastily on stuff you don’t need. Or, even worse, end up with a counterfeit product or a deal that isn't as good as it seems.
Fortunately for impulse shoppers, there are some surefire ways to avoid making bad purchases on Amazon Prime Day. Our deals editors have covered our fair share of Prime Days and Black Fridays over the years. Below are things we've learned you should never buy on Prime Day, along with tips on how to avoid scams and shopping smarter to score the best deals. After all, it's all about shopping smarter, not harder.
Make the most out of Prime Day by following Good Housekeeping's Prime Day deals post throughout the event, where we'll be updating our list of researched, noteworthy deals in real-time.
1. Items from third-party sellers
Be wary of deals from third-party and unverified sellers: If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. For example, if you've had your eye on a juicer that's suddenly half-price from a seller with a misspelled store name, you might want to steer clear.
Here are some ways you can tell if a brand is verified:
- Check to see where the item is sold from, and/or what brand it's sold by. Ideally, you want a product that is shipped and sold by Amazon.com — find this information in the right rail, below the "Add to Cart" button.
- Shop brands that have been verified via Amazon’s Brand Registry for legit products. Many manufacturers and retailers have enrolled, granting a verified storefront within Amazon. When you click through to the seller’s page, it should typically be branded with lots of other brand items on sale (Revlon's Amazon store is a great example). When a sale is offered by one of these verified sellers, you can trust that the deal is trustworthy all while enjoying the convenience of Prime shipping (and returns!).
2. Shopping without a list
With the onslaught of Prime Day deals, it's easy to get distracted by impulse buys that you a.) won't use or b.) overspend on. Focus on essentials you’ve been eyeing, like home, pet, and baby products. Use wishlists and notifications to monitor your desired items' prices. One friendly tip: Prime members can download the Amazon Shopping app and set up personalized deals alerts to get notified when items you have searched for recently go on sale.
And if your cart is prepped and ready before the sale begins, it'll make it easier (and faster) to shop items you've been waiting to buy. Simply refresh the page to snag right away. We frequently see hot-ticket items like Apple AirPods be the first to go. So, log on early, have your cart at the ready and be ready to click!
3. Misleading sales and marked-up prices
Beware of sales on items that have previously been marked up in price or else you may not be getting as excellent of a bargain as you might think. Thankfully, there are a few foolproof ways you can spot unscrupulous sales. Apps like Camelcamelcamel show how an item’s price has fluctuated to ensure you’re truly getting the best deal. This price tool monitors millions of products to track price history and alert you when prices drop with its Chrome extension.
Fakespot also tracks price history and trends to analyze products, but even better, Fakespot can help you identify counterfeit products and items that are inundated by fake or altered reviews. You can visit the site directly or install a handy Chrome extension that will let you know if the item you're considering is actually as perfect as it seems.
4. Not clipping the coupon
Every penny counts! Coupons sweeten a good Prime Day deal. Not every brand offers additional coupons, but the ones that do let you save a few extra bucks on top of the current sale. Just make sure the digital coupon (a small check box, which is sometimes found underneath the price) is clicked before checkout to correctly stack the discount. We’ve seen as much as $70 be deducted from the final total.
5. Bad deals (or good deals on not-so-good products)
In a recent poll, Good Housekeeping readers said they won’t get out of bed for deals below 50% off on Prime Day. We hear you: Luckily, we're already seeing products like Amazon devices for over 50% off, and historically, Instant Pots are marked down by 60% in addition to slashed prices on big ticket items like appliances, TVs, laptops.
That said, there’s never a good deal on a bad product: Consider the quality of the items you are investing in, and whether or not you’re better off splurging a bit (at a higher price point or a lesser discount) on items that are truly worth it. Don't forget to check out tried-and-true products that we’ve tested and vetted in our Good Housekeeping Institute Labs.
