While nearly everyone shops on Amazon, not everyone knows the best tricks and features to help you get the most out of the website. After years of being a loyalAmazon Primecustomer, I’ll share with you my six favorite ways to find the best deals, save money, and get exactly what you want while shopping on Amazon.
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1Get an Amazon Prime membership
Enjoy free shipping and speedy delivery
The smartest Amazon Prime members know that anAmazon Primemembership is worth its $139 yearly cost. If you shop on Amazon regularly, the savings you’ll get with free shipping, Amazon Prime Video included, quick delivery, Amazon Music, exclusive deals, and more will easily make up that cost and then some. Some of the lesser-known benefits of a Prime membership includediscounts for EBT and Medicaid users,discounts for students, and the ability toshare your membershipwith household members.
Amazon Prime
At this point, Amazon Prime needs no introduction, and it’s easy to see why. With benefits like complimentary one- and two-day shipping, and access to Prime Video and Amazon Music bundled in, the services offers a lot for the price of $15 per month.
2Switch to Amazon Pharmacy
Get your medications delivered at no extra cost
It’s a new service where you can get home deliveries of prescription medication.
Amazon Pharmacy also offers a program calledRxPass, which allows members to pay a monthly price of $5 for 50+ eligible prescriptions. When you search for medications, Amazon will show when a medication is included with the program.
3Save on groceries with Amazon Fresh
Get your groceries delivered or pick them up
Amazon Fresh offers both online and brick-and-mortar grocery store shopping in select locations. While anyone can shop at the stores, Amazon members can shop at an Amazon Fresh with anAmazon Dash Cartand simply walk out of the store when they’re done and the items will be billed automatically to their Amazon account. If you have a Prime Visa or Prime Store card, you’ll also earn 5% back for every purchase. If you prefer to have your groceries delivered, orders over $100 are delivered for free, while orders under $100 include a fee of $6.95, and orders under $50 incur a delivery charge of $9.95. You can also order your groceries online and pick them up without a service fee.
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4Check out First Reads and Prime Reading
No more paying full price for Kindle Books
With Amazon’sFirst Readsprogram, Amazon Prime users get early access to an editor’s monthly book choice, as well as a featured short read at no cost. It’s a great way to try out new content at no cost, so there’s no risk in buying a book that doesn’t suit you. Amazon Prime Reading allows you to choose from a library of over 1,000 books and magazines to read on any Kindle device. It’s like having a virtual library card with no limits or overdue fees.
No Kindle, no problem. You don’t need a Kindle to read books with First Reads or Amazon Prime Reading. Amazon offers free Kindle apps for iOS and Android, so you can read on any tablet, smartphone, or computer.
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5Shop with Alexa
Make your Alexa devices shop for you
One of my favorite things to do in the kitchen (besides making amazing meals) is to have my Alexa Show order things for me when I notice I run out. I simply say, “Alexa, order more vanilla stevia,” and the screen shows my options and asks me to confirm my order. Even better, once I’ve ordered the same items a few times, Alexa will notify me when I might be running now and ask if I want to place an order. Learn more about the best ways to usevoice shoppingwith Alexa devices.
6Save with Amazon Outlet and Warehouse
No more picking through in-store clearance racks
Sure, all Amazon shoppers know the feeling when you’re looking for a specific item and it just happens to be 30% off. However, there’s a whole Amazon program dedicated to showcasing the most discounted clearance items Amazon has to offer.Amazon Outletitems are often overstocked products, and you can save up to 70% on every purchase. Plus,Amazon Warehouseoffers open-box and refurbished products at deep discounts. If you’re looking for slightly used or repaired tech items, Amazon Warehouse should be your first stop.
Q: What is the best time to shop on Amazon?
Historically, the middle of the week seems to be the best time to snag the lowest prices on Amazon. Try shopping on Tuesday and Wednesday to find lightning deals and coupons to clip.
Q: What’s the difference between standard and Prime shipping with Amazon?
Amazon Prime users typically enjoy two-day (or less) shipping on Prime items. Standard shipping usually takes around four to five days.
Q: How can I get the fastest shipping with Amazon?
While you’re shopping, you can filter for “same day” or “next day” delivery options. With so many Amazon warehouses worldwide, it’s easy to have items delivered to your doorstep as early as the same day.
