Whether you have a Prime Membership or not, there are so many ways to save a lot of money on Amazon.
I myself love saving on items I don’t necessarily need (and I suppose ones that are kind of necessary too). But whenever I hear about new ways to save on Amazon, I get pretty excited. And especially when I learn that I can get something that would have normally cost a lot of money for pretty cheap.
So even if you don’t shop online that often, there are still some great hacks that you can take advantage of for when you do.
And down below I found a few great ideas from awesome writers who know how to save on Amazon. So go through the tips I share from their articles, and feel free to click to read even more!
1. The Best Amazon Hacks You’ve Never Seen Before
Put the full amount (or leftover) money from a prepaid VISA gift card into an Amazon gift card. This is honestly so great because Amazon won’t let you make a purchase with a prepaid VISA gift card unless it’s for that exact amount. So basically no option to stack more than one payment option.
Also, here’s how one user on Reddit does this money saving Amazon hack:
“I buy an Amazon gift card for the dollar value of the Visa gift card. No taxes or fees so it ends up processing dollar for dollar – I go to: Your Account // Manage Giftcard Balance // Reload your Balance // Buy Now // Change Payment Method // Add GC. – Just your first/last name and your address for billing info. I’ve never had it kick back :)” – Adept-Association848
READ MORE FROM WALLET HACKS2. 50 Amazon Hacks You Probably Don’t Know About
Add a code snippet to the end of a URL to find better discounts. If you really want to see deeper discounts for something like “kitchen knives,” all you have to do is search for it on Amazon. Once you’ve done this, just add the code snippet (shared below) to the end of the URL in the search bar, hit enter, and pour over the results.
Code Snippet to Use: &pct-off=50-70
READ MORE FROM MONEY PANTRY3. Top 22 Ways to Earn Free Amazon Gift Cards
This article is pure gold. It shares multiple sites that’ll let you earn points and credits and turn them in for Amazon gift cards (as well as other methods). Definitely click through and read over this list of really good ideas!
READ MORE FROM I DON’T HAVE TIME FOR THAT4. How to Become a Product Reviewer for Amazon
Become a reviewer and get free (or deeply discounted) items: This writer is awesome; she tells you exactly what you need to do (and what to avoid), to become a product reviewer and get free and discounted products. Now that sounds like a great way to save on Christmas.
Update: New site is called Hello Sensible and the link now redirects to their homepage. Also, this offer doesn’t really exist anymore.
5. How to Get Free or Cheap Items on Amazon
Elite Deal Club: This is a great site to sign up for so that you can apply for as many items as you want (to review), and get them either free or discounted. But you have to keep your eye on your email to see when new things come in; items move fast.
Update: This deal, along with the original site and article, no longer exist. However, sites like RebateKey allow you to get a rebate after paying full price.
6. How to Trade Your Opinion for Free Amazon Products
While things have really changed when it comes to trading in your review for products, it can still be workable. And if you do want to get started, then I’d read this more up to date article titled, “Amazon Review Trader Websites: What Sellers Must Know?” It’ll show you more information on how it works and where to look.
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Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.
Definitely become a product reviewer if you can as that is the easiest way to get items at a discount or free for simply giving your opinion. Be careful though, as some of these sites really just want positive reviews so you could potentially be penalized for a negative review.