Post by: wealthviahealth on July 15, 2015, 04:04:49 AM
They have been advertising it as bigger that Black Friday.
What deals have you scoped out so far/ what looks like the best bet today?
The free credits for buying gift cards was one of the biggest no brainers I have seen so far.
Post by: RunHappy on July 15, 2015, 05:37:37 AM
Post by: forummm on July 15, 2015, 05:54:23 AM
I'm leaning towards not buying anything. There's probably nothing I need there. But the gift cards could come in handy if they are discounted enough.
Post by: vhalros on July 15, 2015, 05:55:41 AM
Post by: Mikila on July 15, 2015, 06:00:44 AM
Post by: johnny847 on July 15, 2015, 06:07:29 AM
Well, if you don't need it, its still a waste of money no matter how cheap it is. I guess if I had amazon prime, I would go through the list of staple things I buy and see if they had any of them at a better than usual price. Things like soap, rice, toilet paper, etc.Exactly.
OP, you're asking the wrong question. You should be asking yourself do I need to buy anything? And then go on Amazon and a whole bunch of other websites and comparison shop.
Asking the question of Oh Amazon has a sale today, what should I get? is an easy way to end up buying useless (to you) shit..
Post by: RunHappy on July 15, 2015, 06:11:47 AM
I actually have Prime and use it for a lot of things, movies, tv shows, free 2 day shipping (they have a grocery section), etc.
I did a cost analysis last year and found I did save money on AMazon stuff vs how much Prime costs, however I don't think that will be the case this year.
Post by: superone! on July 15, 2015, 06:40:24 AM
In terms of what to buy? I'll look for staples (since I already have Prime) but I don't have any larger purchases that I've been strongly considering for a while, which means anything other than staples would likely be an impulse buy.
Post by: Mikhial on July 15, 2015, 06:41:33 AM
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Post by: I'm a red panda on July 15, 2015, 07:00:00 AM
Post by: Mikhial on July 15, 2015, 07:00:34 AM
What is the gift card deal?If you buy a gift card pack you get $10 off any purchase stocked by Amazon that's good until the end of August. The lowest pack is 3 gift cards at $15 each. So buy $45 in gift cards and get another $10 in credit.
Post by: SuperSecretName on July 15, 2015, 07:12:20 AM
Nothing.
Post by: AlanStache on July 15, 2015, 07:34:58 AM
Looked at a few other things that I will probably buy in the next few months, nothing moved me to buy early. YMMV.
As always you are not saving money if you are buying things you would not normally buy.
Post by: use2betrix on July 15, 2015, 07:40:13 AM
This morning they had a deal, $99 for a 16gb kindle fire HD 7. The same kindle was the $159 msrp when I looked at it a week or two ago.
I ordered it. Seems worth it. I've been reading books at work on my phone lately and it gets a bit old.
Post by: RunHappy on July 15, 2015, 07:41:49 AM
What is the gift card deal?If you buy a gift card pack you get $10 off any purchase stocked by Amazon that's good until the end of August. The lowest pack is 3 gift cards at $15 each. So buy $45 in gift cards and get another $10 in credit.
that is not too bad. I give Amazon gift cards for Xmas gifts.
Post by: sheepstache on July 15, 2015, 07:45:25 AM
Personally, I was really disappointed they didn't wait until a date that was made up of prime numbers to run this marketing scheme. I mean, I know 2015 isn't going to work, but they could have waited until 7/17 at least. Feels like a wasted marketing opportunity.
THANK YOU
I was all like, it must be like pi day and was trying to figure out date combinations that would work and my friends were like, um, no.
Post by: DeltaBond on July 15, 2015, 07:50:20 AM
Post by: forummm on July 15, 2015, 07:51:32 AM
http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/throw-down-the-gauntlet/no-buy-july/
Personally, I was really disappointed they didn't wait until a date that was made up of prime numbers to run this marketing scheme. I mean, I know 2015 isn't going to work, but they could have waited until 7/17 at least. Feels like a wasted marketing opportunity.
THANK YOU
I was all like, it must be like pi day and was trying to figure out date combinations that would work and my friends were like, um, no.
Me too!
Post by: sheepstache on July 15, 2015, 08:02:17 AM
What is the gift card deal?If you buy a gift card pack you get $10 off any purchase stocked by Amazon that's good until the end of August. The lowest pack is 3 gift cards at $15 each. So buy $45 in gift cards and get another $10 in credit.
Interestingly, it's currently saying all the $15 three packs are "currently unavailable."
Post by: dantownehall on July 15, 2015, 08:07:59 AM
What is the gift card deal?If you buy a gift card pack you get $10 off any purchase stocked by Amazon that's good until the end of August. The lowest pack is 3 gift cards at $15 each. So buy $45 in gift cards and get another $10 in credit.
Interestingly, it's currently saying all the $15 three packs are "currently unavailable."
That's odd, I was able to get mine this morning, and realize my instantaneous, risk-free 22.2% return. No-brainer.
Post by: DeltaBond on July 15, 2015, 08:33:11 AM
Post by: dcheesi on July 15, 2015, 09:11:26 AM
They "sold out". I was looking at them this morning, but held off buying because of a package delivery issue I'm having at the moment; when I looked again, they were "unavailable". Looks like each individual card type in each amount is capped at some number of sales (the generic cards were already unavailable when I first looked, I was going to get the xmas ones instead).What is the gift card deal?If you buy a gift card pack you get $10 off any purchase stocked by Amazon that's good until the end of August. The lowest pack is 3 gift cards at $15 each. So buy $45 in gift cards and get another $10 in credit.
Interestingly, it's currently saying all the $15 three packs are "currently unavailable."
That's odd, I was able to get mine this morning, and realize my instantaneous, risk-free 22.2% return. No-brainer.
Post by: JLee on July 15, 2015, 09:16:59 AM
Personally, I was really disappointed they didn't wait until a date that was made up of prime numbers to run this marketing scheme. I mean, I know 2015 isn't going to work, but they could have waited until 7/17 at least. Feels like a wasted marketing opportunity.
In terms of what to buy? I'll look for staples (since I already have Prime) but I don't have any larger purchases that I've been strongly considering for a while, which means anything other than staples would likely be an impulse buy.
July 17th wouldn't be the 20th anniversary of the first item sold on Amazon.com. :)
Post by: HairyUpperLip on July 15, 2015, 09:19:37 AM
Post by: GreenPen on July 15, 2015, 11:13:53 AM
Personally, I was really disappointed they didn't wait until a date that was made up of prime numbers to run this marketing scheme. I mean, I know 2015 isn't going to work, but they could have waited until 7/17 at least. Feels like a wasted marketing opportunity.
Agreed!
Post by: Sandhills on July 15, 2015, 11:26:55 AM
Post by: tarheeldan on July 15, 2015, 11:38:45 AM
http://deals.kinja.com/prime-day-loophole-spend-20-get-40-in-amazon-credit-1717934016
Post by: asiljoy on July 15, 2015, 11:41:38 AM
I have a Kindle Unlimited account at $9.99/month and enjoy it. Amazon Prime Day posted a deal on Kindle Unlimited so I signed up for two years at a 40% savings. That's all for me!
How's your experience with this? I've been eyeing it, but been making do with trying to read down my bookshelf first.
Post by: Rein1987 on July 15, 2015, 11:43:11 AM
I was thinking of some game consoles and games, but not on sale either.
Post by: Sandhills on July 15, 2015, 11:46:23 AM
Post by: forummm on July 15, 2015, 11:47:59 AM
Not to buy, but a way to make $20:
http://deals.kinja.com/prime-day-loophole-spend-20-get-40-in-amazon-credit-1717934016
Loophole closed.
Post by: oldmannickels on July 15, 2015, 11:57:14 AM
Post by: mandy_2002 on July 15, 2015, 12:31:30 PM
Personally, I was really disappointed they didn't wait until a date that was made up of prime numbers to run this marketing scheme. I mean, I know 2015 isn't going to work, but they could have waited until 7/17 at least. Feels like a wasted marketing opportunity.
The mathematician in me loves this!
Not a member, don't need anything if I were.
Post by: MustardTiger on July 15, 2015, 05:21:45 PM
Post by: dudde_devaru on July 15, 2015, 05:37:02 PM
Post by: MsPeacock on July 16, 2015, 04:44:48 AM
Personally, I was really disappointed they didn't wait until a date that was made up of prime numbers to run this marketing scheme. I mean, I know 2015 isn't going to work, but they could have waited until 7/17 at least. Feels like a wasted marketing opportunity.
THANK YOU
I was all like, it must be like pi day and was trying to figure out date combinations that would work and my friends were like, um, no.
+1
And my son was born on a prime day (day, month, and year all prime numbers) - so this thing w/ Amazon was bugging me. Its not a prime day!!!!
Post by: galaxie on July 16, 2015, 06:52:38 AM
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Post by: jeromedawg on July 16, 2015, 01:55:11 PM
BTW Mustachians, what is your take on Prime? Is it a Mustachian membership to have? We do have Costco but frequent it quite a bit. I can't say the same for Amazon... although, I suppose we could start doing all our household good shopping there instead of running around to Target, CVS, Rite Aid, etc (though, we live in an area saturated with those stores too). Not sure if Prime is the best investment for us... at least I have 30 days to cancel :D
Post by: RunHappy on July 16, 2015, 02:50:22 PM
I've used it to to buy baby stuff (crib, diapers, etc) and a year supply of toilet paper so far. We live in a pretty rural area so the nearest costcos/bjs is about 20 miles away. I usually choose the delayed shipping so we get $1 off a movie, if we watch something non-Prime.
I tried Kindle Unlimited and just didn't like a lot of the books that were available on there. I still use the Kindle lending library (1 free book a month), but I buy most of my books used and then resell them after I am done or I circulate them among my friends.
Post by: tj on July 17, 2015, 10:15:12 AM
-the 3 $25 gift cards for the $10 credit
-running shoes
-vitamins
I also ordered for a deployed soldier overseas, Amazon Prime ships free to APO/FPO addresses (I adopt through SoldiersAngels) :
- baby wipes
- soap
- beef jerky
- pretzels
Post by: zephyr911 on July 17, 2015, 10:36:09 PM
I noticed there was a one-off deal (used) on an espresso machine I've been watching, so I bought it the next day for $550 and expect to clear at least $150 on the resale.
Post by: davisgang90 on July 18, 2015, 03:50:27 AM
Post by: ender on July 18, 2015, 10:55:18 AM
So, thanks Amazon!
Post by: Cpa Cat on July 18, 2015, 11:06:20 AM
I saw my catfood brand was going to be on sale and waited for that deal... but the "sale" was only the same price as the local Pet Store's non-sale price. So that was no good.
Then I saw I could get a $20 credit if I bought $100 on my Amazon Visa card - but only for actual Amazon.com items. My husband and I scrounged around, but couldn't actually come up with $100 of stuff that we wanted - because often Marketplace/used items were 20% or more cheaper than buying new from Amazon, but didn't qualify, even if fulfilled by Amazon.
While I was looking for things to buy, I ended up deleting half of my Wish List, because I decided those things weren't worth buying.
Then, while looking at a video game, I saw it had a trade-in value and decided to see if any of my old Nintendo DS games were worth anything. So I ended up packing up several DS games for trade in.
That was my exciting Prime Day. :p
Post by: johnny847 on July 20, 2015, 10:54:21 AM
I was all revved up for Prime Day... but ended up largely disappointed.Hahaha making money from Amazon on Prime day. I think you win!
I saw my catfood brand was going to be on sale and waited for that deal... but the "sale" was only the same price as the local Pet Store's non-sale price. So that was no good.
Then I saw I could get a $20 credit if I bought $100 on my Amazon Visa card - but only for actual Amazon.com items. My husband and I scrounged around, but couldn't actually come up with $100 of stuff that we wanted - because often Marketplace/used items were 20% or more cheaper than buying new from Amazon, but didn't qualify, even if fulfilled by Amazon.
While I was looking for things to buy, I ended up deleting half of my Wish List, because I decided those things weren't worth buying.
Then, while looking at a video game, I saw it had a trade-in value and decided to see if any of my old Nintendo DS games were worth anything. So I ended up packing up several DS games for trade in.
That was my exciting Prime Day.
