Unlock some of the best Amazon shopping secrets that can help you save money and shop smarter! These clever hacks reveal ways to get more value for less, whether you’re hunting for daily essentials or special splurges.
We are keeping the Amazon delivery person busy at our house. How about you? Even my dog no longer barks when he sees him coming. Over the last few years, we’ve realized what a time-saver it is not to make frequent trips to the store. Now, with gas prices being so high, it makes even more sense to have what you need delivered right to your door.
We live near a Whole Foods store, which makes returning items incredibly easy. We are all trying to stretch our dollars, so I hope you will find new ways to save money shopping on Amazon in my post. If you have any new ideas to add, please send us an email to morewithlesstodayteam [at] gmail.com. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Amazon Shopping Secrets – Clever Hacks To Do More With Less
Did You Know Amazon Has Layaway?
Pay for your purchases over time, with no fees or interest. You can purchase items at today’s prices or when you spot a great deal by making a 20% payment and then making additional payments over the next 8 weeks or until the item is paid for. There are no credit checks and no interest or fees to pay.
Under Amazon Layaway, you will find eligible items labeled with the “Reserve with layaway” label on the product listing. By paying 20% down, you can reserve the item at the current price, and then it will be shipped to you once the balance is paid. There are no additional fees to use Amazon layaway.
Shop for Affordable and Stylish Women’s Clothing
Discover a wide range of affordable and stylish women’s clothing at Amazon, featuring popular brands and trending fashion basics at competitive prices. This comfortable and stylish set is one of my Amazon favorite finds:
(See this affordable two-piece set here, along with other color options)
You can browse a wide range of styles, from classic denim and chic dresses to versatile tops and cozy loungewear, as well as athleisure essentials. Special markdowns are often featured during Amazon Prime Day and seasonal sales events.
Where to Find Amazon Coupons
The easiest way to find Amazon coupons and promo codes for instant savings is to visit Amazon’s dedicated coupon page, accessible from both desktop and the Amazon app. On desktop, navigate to the “Today’s Deals” section at the top of the homepage and scroll to “Coupons,” where you’ll discover hundreds of current discounts on everything from electronics to groceries. On mobile, tap the menu bars, choose “Deals & Savings,” then “Today’s Deals,” and swipe until you reach “Coupons” to browse targeted offers for your favorite products.
Check Amazon Warehouse Deals – Not a Secret Anymore!
Did you know about Amazon Warehouse Deals? You can get great discounts on closeout, clearance, used, and last-chance items whenever you shop using this section. Get this useful food scale at a great price!
Act Fast for These Deals
Gold Box deals are valid for a day, and Lightning Box deals are valid for a short time, typically a few hours, until they sell out. The Lightning Box deals will be available in various categories throughout the day, including Health & Personal Care, Sports and Outdoors, and Software. I try to look at these first thing each day, especially when I have a gift or something expensive I need to buy.
Browse Today’s Deals Selections
This section features great deals across numerous categories. It also helps you save time by featuring the best discounted and most-reviewed items at the top of each category.
Use Their Coupons for Groceries, Food, and Household Items
Amazon has a dedicated section for coupons that you can electronically “clip” and use. Head over to the coupon hub to find what you need on sale. Click on the item with a coupon box next to it, and then the discount will be applied at checkout.
Amazon Fresh
Find fresh produce like these at Amazon:
Order groceries! You can choose to get your orders through delivery or pickup. You can also shop at Amazon Fresh stores. Through the Amazon app, you can add groceries to your cart just like any Amazon purchase.
Pet Food and Pet Prescriptions
Did you know you can fill your pet’s RX on Amazon? Check their prices for pet food, too. I find their prices to be excellent.
Buy from Amazon Basics
Amazon Basics offers a wide range of item categories, and many of them can compete with premium brands. I love the kitchen appliances from their brand, finding many to be affordable and of excellent quality, with good reviews.
This Enameled Cast Iron Covered Dutch Oven is one of my favorites, and it looks like a similar one from Le Creuset. You can hardly tell the difference except for the logo.
Amazon Basics’ 6-Piece Nonstick Baking Set has excellent ratings. It’s the perfect, affordable gift for someone who loves baking tasty treats!
Trade-In Old Tech and More
Trade-In Old Items for Amazon Gift Cards – Trade in items over 1,000 different items for an Amazon.com gift card. Options include electronics, movies, textbooks, video games, and more.
Get Awesome Deals During Black Friday
Are you ready to score some incredible deals this Black Friday shopping season? Check this Holiday Deals tab often for daily deals, flash sales, and recent markdowns.
Making the Most from Your Amazon Prime Membership (try it for free)
Join Amazon Prime
Try Amazon Prime for FREE with a one-month free trial. After one month, you can decide if the membership cost is worthwhile for you and then cancel before being charged for the membership. You will need to enter a credit card to access the free month. Write the ending date on your calendar and set up an alert to decide whether you want to keep it or cancel right before your free month is up.
Set up an Amazon household to share the perks of your Amazon Prime account with your family. *New – they must live at the same address. This gives them access to your Prime account, which they can use to order items, get free deliveries, and more. My husband and I each have an Amazon account, but he has Amazon Prime, so I place my orders through his account to enjoy expedited shipping and other benefits.
Free Delivery for SNAP/Prime
Amazon offers free deliveries for those buying SNAP-eligible groceries using their card. Register your SNAP card here.
Try Amazon’s Subscribe & Save Feature
Have you ever tried Amazon’s Subscribe and Save feature? It will save you at least 5-15% on your recurring purchases. Plus, you won’t run out, which is especially helpful these days. I use this for our favorite snacks, dog food, vitamins, household supplies, and more. You can pause or cancel orders easily from inside your account.
Read More for Less
With Prime Reading, you can get unlimited access to a rotating catalog of ebooks and audiobooks, magazines, and comic books, plus one free pre-release ebook every month from editors’ picks to enjoy on your phone, tablet, or computer.
First Reads allows Prime members to get 1 Kindle book each month for $1.99 and select print editions for $9.99 or less in participating months, plus early access to editors’ picks.
With Kindle Unlimited, choose from a catalog of over 1 million titles, borrow up to 10 books at once, explore new genres, and read a whole series. Read anytime and anywhere with the free Kindle app. Get a 30-day free trial.
Store Your Photos
Amazon Photos offers unlimited full-resolution online photo storage and 5 GB of free video storage. Secure private sharing with friends and family, and order personalized prints and wall decor. Available on iOS and Android, plus Mac and Windows.
Save at Whole Foods Market
Find exclusive weekly deals at Whole Foods Market for Amazon Prime customers. Keep up to date on featured Prime Member Deals every week.
Can You Wait to Save a Little?
At checkout, select no-rush shipping and receive shopping credits. Amazon Prime members who choose free no-rush shipping can receive complimentary promotional credits for future purchases. Once the item ships, you’ll receive an email with the credit details, including instructions on how to redeem it.
Get Prime for Young Adults
Young adults aged 18-24, regardless of their student status, or students with a valid .edu email address who meet the eligibility requirements, can sign up for a free six-month trial. This trial offers free two-day shipping, access to unlimited photo storage, and other benefits. Order everything from cleaning supplies to clothing and backpacks, plus millions of other Prime-eligible items, and get it all delivered free with no minimum order threshold.
A Prime Young Adults Account offers special benefits, including:
Unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping (with no minimum order size)
Use Amazon Locker – “dorms, off-campus housing, and apartments aren’t known for their doormen. If delivery personnel are not allowed to deliver to your door, Amazon Lockers on or near campus make a lot of sense. They are located in safe, well-lit locations where you can pick up your packages early in the day or later at night — whatever fits your schedule.
Save up to 90% on college textbooks – “Amazon’s textbook services offer a wide range of options for getting textbooks with Prime FREE Two-Day Delivery. Try renting books (and save up to 90%) or purchasing eTextbooks to read with your free Kindle app.”
Watch movies, TV shows, and Amazon Originals.
“Prime Student members have instant access to a vast library of popular titles on Prime Video at no additional cost. Prime Video works on your compatible TV, gaming console, Fire TV, PC, or smartphone.
Members get access to rotating exclusive deals on new and popular movies to rent or buy with Prime Video. Once you purchase a rental, you have 30 days to watch it.”
Buying Diapers? Join Amazon Family
There are a lot of perks when you join Amazon Family!
This membership program offers special benefits, including:
*Save 20% on diaper subscriptions
*Exclusive Coupons and Deals from Amazon Family
*Exclusive Baby Registry benefits
*FREE Two-Day Shipping on millions of items
*Unlimited instant streaming of thousands of movies and TV shows
*Unlimited, ad-free streaming of over a million songs and more Prime benefits
Use Filler Items to Avoid Paying for Shipping
If you are not a Prime member and your order does not qualify for free shipping, consider adding necessary grocery items, pet food, cleaning supplies, or other household essentials to bring your order up to the free shipping threshold.
No More Bad Gifts
This is one of my favorite Amazon shopping secrets! Create an Amazon Wish List and then share the items in your wish list for your next birthday, anniversary, or special occasion. You’ll make it easy for the gift buyer, and you won’t have to return anything or get duplicates. You can also create a wedding registry, a baby registry, a school list, a list for kids’ birthdays, and a list for gifting to friends and family.
Music Lover?
This is a premium standalone music streaming service available to both Prime and non-Prime members. Try a free trial of Amazon Music Unlimited.
Sell on Amazon
If you have something to sell, consider listing it on Amazon. I know someone who designs and sells T-shirts on Amazon and is doing very well. Check it out! If you are crafty, consider selling your creations on Amazon Handmade, a platform similar to Etsy.
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