Customers aren’t the only ones wringing their hands in anticipation of this year’s Prime bonanza. Scammers use the excitement to trick people into handing over personal information or money. Tap or click here to avoid falling victim to these Prime Day scams.
1. Shop the in-house brands
2. Don’t buy obsolete devices or tech from brands you’ve never heard of
Wow, that sleek laptop has a shockingly low price. You’ll want to grab it before it’s gone. But wait! Ask yourself why it’s so cheap. Have you heard of the brand? Check the specs — how old is the processor? You don’t want to purchase a computer that was outdated before you added it to your shopping cart.
3. Make sure you’re getting a deal
This trick goes back to the early days of shopping. A retailer increases the price of a product so that the sale price looks more appealing. Do you think you’re getting 70% off? That’s only after the price was jacked up, to begin with. Granted, some prices will climb due to inflation, as we’re experiencing with fuel prices. Tap or click here to check if you’re eligible for a gas stimulus check from the government.
4. Check the grocery sales
This is especially important as food prices, like everything else, are on the rise. Tap or click here for an app to help you save on everything from groceries to gas. While at it, look for items you’ll use all the time, such as cleaning and pet supplies. You know you’re going to need them, so why not stock up now
5. Shop around
Target Deal Days: Target’s annual sales event runs July 11-13 this year and includes deals on everything from snacks to tech. You don’t need to be a member to participate.Best Buy’s Black Friday in July: Best Buy’s sales event runs July 11-13 for everyone and July 10-17 for Best Buy Totaltech members. Tap or click here to see what you get for signing up to Totaltech.Macy’s Black Friday in July: Macy’s started early with its sales event, which began on July 6 and ends July 11. You can still score some deals on clothing, jewelry and home goods if you hurry.
NOTE: Walmart says it won’t have its own official Prime Day rival sale this year, as prices are already too low.
6. Get some free money to spend
7. Skip items that will be cheaper later
Not everything is getting a Prime Day deal. Avoid buying mattresses, bedding, furniture, video games, game consoles or laptops during the next couple of days. Save your gaming purchases for Black Friday and home goods for Labor Day. You’ll find the best laptop deals during back-to-school sales later in July and August.
Check out Komando.com for more deals
We’re rounding up the very best sales over at Komando.com. At the top of the page, click the Shopping section for all our lists.
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