Amazon Prime Day Sale 2022 will go live in India next week on 23rd and 24th July and like every year, the e-commerce platform promises a lot of great offers and deals on various categories of products including electronics, apparel and home goods. While the hype about sales and deals can seem a bit overwhelming, there are a few pointers you can keep in mind before making a purchase. These pointers will help you get the best prices on products and make sure you don’t miss out on the deals you want.
Know what you want to buy, how much you want to spend
One of the most important things to know about most modern e-commerce sales is that it looks like it’s on sale. Always go to a sale with a clear idea of what exactly you want to buy and how much you are willing to spend on it. Once you’re on the Amazon website or app, offers and deals on things you don’t really need can seem tempting, leading you to spend on unnecessary stuff you don’t need because they was a good offer,
track prices before sale
Before a sale, it’s a good idea to make a wish list and monitor the prices of the items you want to keep track of before the sale begins. Sometimes, especially with smartphones and electronics, products will be sold for the same price that was in effect before the sale, but with some deceptive marketing. You don’t need to completely ignore such products, but always be aware of how much the prices are actually going down during the sale, as this can influence your buying decision. Many people will buy something because they fear the price will go up after the sale, but sometimes it doesn’t.
Another thing to note is the price of these products outside of Amazon. For example for most electronics, you will find the same products that are sold in other online and offline marketplaces as well. Before sealing the deal on any one platform, check the prices on these other portals as well.
Have your payment methods ready
Whatever you are trying to buy, especially if it is available at a good deal, is probably going to be bought by many other users during the sale as well. Most items like smartphones will only be sold on offer until stocks run out, which means it’s very important to be early on really good deals.
To do this, you’ll need to save things like your method and your address in the app before the sale. When adding your credit card or using services like Amazon Pay Later, also make sure you have enough credit limit balance for the current month to make purchases comfortably.
Know what you can exchange
Many products you want to buy can replace something in your home. It can be an old smartphone, old laptop or even appliances like washing machines and refrigerators. Exchanging an old product during a sale can be very rewarding as brands are known to run additional exchange bonuses during such events, giving you more discounts on your old product.
Keeping these old products handy will save you time entering relevant details like damages, serial numbers, etc. during your purchase when the sale is going on. For example, if you’re planning to exchange an older laptop, try Amazon’s exchange portal before the sale and see what details you’ll need to enter. Note down important information like specifications, physical condition, product ID so that you don’t go looking for them at the last minute.
Don’t let the deals change your mind on what you want
If you are looking to buy a particular model of a refrigerator or a specific smartphone, don’t let the offers and discounts majorly influence your buying decisions. Remember that you have a specific feature set and budget that you need to adhere to. If you buy another product to save some money, you may regret the decision months later. It’s fine to move on to another product, as long as you find one that’s meeting your needs.