7 Creative Strategies to Save Money on Amazon

These days, lots of people have an Amazon account because it’s super easy to buy stuff you need and you might even save some cash. But, you have to be careful because it’s easy to go overboard with online shopping, especially if you buy a lot. Luckily, there are some clever ways to shop smart and save money on Amazon. Here are my top 7 tips for saving money when shopping on Amazon.

1. Discounted Gift Cards
Websites like Raise.com sell gift cards for less than they’re worth, which means savings for you. Occasionally, you can snag discounted Amazon gift cards there too. For example, you could get a $200 gift card for just $190. Sometimes the savings are small, like 1% or less, but every little bit helps.

2. Subscribe and Save
In our home, we found that using Amazon’s Subscribe and Save is a great way to cut costs. With this free service, you can schedule regular deliveries of your favorite items and automatically get 5% off. Plus, if you subscribe to more than five items, your discount jumps to 15%. You can also adjust how often things are delivered based on your needs.

3. Daily Deals
The “Today’s Deals” section is easy to find at the top of your Amazon page. It lists daily discounts on various items, with new deals appearing all the time. If nothing catches your eye right away, you can check out deals by category. Discounts vary, ranging from 10-15% and even up to 50% on some days.

4. Cashback Services
Using cashback services like Rakuten and Swagbucks can help you save on Amazon purchases. They work a bit differently, but the idea is the same: shop through them and earn rewards that can be spent later. The services let you know if a purchase qualifies for cashback.

5. Amazon Warehouse Deals
Amazon also offers used items through its Warehouse Deals section. Here, you can find open-box or pre-owned items at a discount. Although there’s some risk with second-hand products, you can often find good bargains. The condition and any damage to the item are clearly stated upfront.

6. Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime is not just about fast shipping. It can also help you save if you shop on Amazon a lot. For $12.99 a month or $119 a year, members get perks like Amazon Household, Photos, Music, Prime Gaming, and Prime Video. Students can get discounted Prime memberships too. There’s even a 30-day free trial available for those who aren’t students.

7. Prime Family
With Prime Family, part of Prime Membership, families with kids under 12 can enjoy benefits like product suggestions, parenting tips, and exclusive discounts of up to 20% on items like baby food and diapers.

To sum it up, Amazon has plenty of options to help you make smart buys and save money. Hopefully, these tips make your shopping more budget-friendly. How do you save money on Amazon?