Buzz
Whether you love it or not, Amazon likely plays a significant role in your life. Even those who managed to avoid it before the pandemic may now find themselves turning to the giant corporation for deliveries, be it for essentials or food.
If you have to shop on Amazon, you might as well make the most of the available deals—including their so-called ‘hidden’ departments. Here’s everything you need to know about them and how to score the best prices.
Amazon Clearance
Amazon Outlet is akin to the clearance section tucked away at the back of a store or hidden at the end of aisles in places like Target. Previously, Amazon had a section called “Bargain Finds,” featuring products priced at $15 or less, but it has since been discontinued. Now, the closest equivalent is the “Under $10” section in Amazon Outlet.
Amazon Renewed
The buzz around the newest gadgets and tech upgrades can make them seem worth their high price, but it's tough to justify the steep cost when you know that item will be “outdated” in a year, or even months. For those looking for a smartphone or iPad but not necessarily the latest model, a pre-owned, or what Amazon calls “renewed” product might be the perfect solution.
Amazon states that its “pre-owned products on Amazon Renewed have been inspected and tested by qualified suppliers to ensure they work and appear like new, and they come with the Amazon Renewed Guarantee.” Available items include smartphones, laptops and desktops, tablets, home and kitchen appliances, game consoles, and office products.
Amazon Coupons
Imagine you're flipping through the Sunday newspaper, hunting for coupons in the ads. That's the experience Amazon Coupons offers—except instead of cutting them out, you simply click on them to apply discounts to your order. You can search for coupons by brand, but also keep an eye on product pages across the site, as coupon availability is often displayed just below the price of the item.
