Martin Lewis’ MSE reveals five ‘hidden’ tools and tricks to bag huge Amazon discounts better than half price
MARTIN Lewis’ MSE has revealed five hidden tips and tricks to bag amazing discounts from Amazon.
The popular money-saving expert’s team has shared how to get the best deals from the largest online retailer.
The saving specialists recommend browsing the Amazon Warehouse which sells returned items at a reduced price.
It is perfect for people looking to buy expensive technology or appliances but can’t afford the latest model.
Amazon Warehouse knocks down the prices of used products, making them more affordable.
The times are also categorised depending on how new they are, which means the customer always knows what they’re getting.
Martin Lewis’ MSE team have provided shoppers with a nifty Amazon Warehouse Discount Finder.
Amazon shoppers can use that to find the best deals for them.
The money team has also urged users to try a different trick.
While Warehouse offers customers current models, Amazon Renewed sells pre-owned tech products.
These are items which have been tested, refurbished and look like new.
Shoppers can find previous models of Apple, Samsung and Dell.
This type of online shopping is good for the environment and your wallet, according to MSE.
However, stock may be limited, and you might need to choose a different model than the one you initially sought.
The money experts found an Apple Watch Series 9 which was £80 cheaper than the original price.
They also found 2nd generation AirPods for just under half of what they normally cost and premium quality headphones for just £33.
An online shopper who used Amazon Renewed said: “Bought a phone and tablet as good as new.
“My kids didn’t notice the difference and it saved me hundreds.”
The Amazon Outlet has 1,000s of brand-new excess stock which the online retailer is keen to shift.
Martin Lewis’ MSE has warned users that it can be “hit and miss”.
The saving experts explained how the Outlet was similar to an “end of sales clearance”.
They added: “It’s a mix of funk, junk and a few things you may put in your trunk.”
Online shoppers should check the prices as not everything listed on the Outlet is discounted and some items will have terrible deals attached to them.
It is hard to judge what a proper discount is when shopping online.
The money-saving team recommends using CamelCamelCamel to track the price history of your favourite products.
For example, when the MSE used it, they found a Breville coffee machine costing £350, this was just £301 in February, according to the tool.
Amazon usually charges a delivery fee for orders less than £25.
Yet, it can be cheaper to add a small extra item than pay for the delivery, the experts claimed.
Online customers can use the Amazon free delivery tool, which helps you find cheap products to avoid paying the delivery fee.
Prime time! Don't miss out on perks
Don't squander those prime-ium benefits, says Sean Keach, The Sun's Head of Technology and Science…
If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you’re probably paying $14.99 or £8.99 every single month.
And if you’re only using it for faster deliveries, you’re ignoring loads of money-saving perks.
You’re already paying for Prime, so you might as well get your money’s worth.
First off, you can try Amazon Photos, which is extremely handy if you’re a serial snapper.
It gives you access to unlimited full-resolution photo storage, as well as 5GB for videos.
Second is Prime Reading, which serves up “a rotating collection of over 3,000 digital books, audiobooks, magazines, comics, and more”.
It’s perfect for bookworms, and is totally free with your regular Prime membership.
It’s great to pair with another perk called Amazon First Reads.
This gives you early access to a brand new book for free every single month.
Third is one for gamers, and is aptly named Prime Gaming.
You’ll get free games and in-game content every month on a rotating basis.
And if you’re a fan of Twitch, you’ll even be given a free channel subscription to use each month.
On top of that, you’ll be able to play some free games using Amazon’s Luna cloud-gaming service.
Audiophiles will want to check out Amazon Music, which gets you ad-free listening to over 100 million songs, along with thousands of playlists and popular podcasts.
And here’s a bonus one if you’re in the US: free Grubhub+.
It’s one of the best perks because it gets you a year subscription that would normally cost $9.99 a month.
You’ll get unlimited $0 delivery fees on any order over $12 with your membership, but it’ll terminate if you cancel Prime.
By Sean Keach