Amazon’s leading prime day sales are running this summer on July 8-11. When I look at my previous years on covering and shopping, I have seen a sample:
There is a lot of hype until the sale, but when it is finished, I’m feeling a bit dissatisfied.
The problem is not always its own deals, but how do I buy. I have allowed me to fear the fear of temptation and disappearance. And I know I’m not the only one.
So, I asked a couple of my fellow personal finance authors to share their biggest prime day mistakes.
What do you regret on your biggest prime day?
LED LED Table Lamp
Amanda Beiruso: “It was cute for an hour, then he lost his charge.
Non -planned items
Lauren Shohan: “Last year, I looked at my son’s upcoming anniversary on the Uti Money Audio Player. I snatched a star Pack Bundle on Prime Day at $ 63.99 (a $ 16 exemption). But I was stuck in browsing other deals. Considering that perhaps three clips were broken in my thick hair. ”
An expensive sound bar
Tommy Tendal: “It was not on the July prime day, but I spent more than $ 700 on the Sonos Sound Bar during Amazon’s prime major deale days in October last year. I was in the market for any kind of TV speaker, but it was not to spend that much from me. Amazon made a sale of sale in front of me.
What did you learn?
It is important to prepare for the return.
Amanda Baroso: “Just because something affecting social media does not mean that it is true or worthy of your money. I am still ready to try something, but I always make sure that something is sold through Amazon and I am sure to make some money for it.
It is best to stick to a list.
Lauren Shohan: “Just a discount is not such a good reason to buy something. If an item is not included in my list, it is probably not in my basket. And if I have never heard of the brand before, it is better to avoid it. I have taken my fair share in standard affairs with the purchase of continuity. Throw the Amazon in such a way. “
It is easy to cloud your decision.
Tommy Tendal: “I am so impressive and affected by the hype like everyone. I hated myself to spend so much on one item, and I returned the item to the box even after an hour of opening and setting it. I immediately sent the sound bar back, and decided not to spend more than the makeup sales.”
How to Avoid this Prime Day from a tragic choice
Buyer’s remorse is the best of us. But with A little preparationThis year you can be saved. What can you learn from our past memories:
Don’t shopping just because there is a sale. It is difficult to suck in prime day and competitive sales. But if you don’t need anything right now, it is no shame in sitting.
Make a list. If you are going to check the sale, be ready. Planning What to buy? Consider before time, and save your desired items in your shopping cart. This can reduce the temptation of browsing on sales day.
Set the budget to buy continuity. If you do not want to browse the deals completely, Set the expense range Only for automatic purchase. If you are unable to return, select an amount with which you will be separated.
Read the product pages carefully. See the item description, specs and reviews to better set expectations. Also look for shipping and return policy details. Stay on the leading brands, when possible, and Weight third -party seller Carefully
