1. If you see something you want and it’s a great price – get it then – Amazon is notorious for raising prices in a blink-of-an-eye.

2. Once a month, go into your account and look at your past orders and check the prices on what you’ve purchased. If you see something that cost less NOW than when you purchased it you can get a refund for the difference. The thing is you have to call Amazon right then, if you wait…the price may go up. Amazon will only refund for orders placed in the past 30 days.

3. Don’t trust Amazon’s “Original Price” – it is usually inflated to make you think you are getting a better deal. Do your research – Go to Froogle and see what the actual price is. I also check eBay – if it’s selling for less than on eBay it’s a good deal.

4. Don't get caught up in Grocery Deals - Don't get me wrong, there are some fabulous deals every month, but if you use coupons you may save more by just going to your grocery store. On the other hand - If you have the space, their case-lot deals can really save you money, and it's free delivery. AGAIN, research... know what stuff costs.

4. If you buy from Amazon a lot, consider getting Prime for $79 – this is Free 2 day shipping for 12 month for all items marked Prime. (Most items sold directly from Amazon)

5. If Prime is not for you ... when you are shopping on Amazon and you see some inexpensive items you’d like for a couple dollars – add them to your cart. Then go to your cart and click “Save for Later”.
I usually have about 10 items in my saved cart for a few dollars each so when I need a “filler” to get my price up to $25 for free shipping I just click "Move to Cart" for one of my saved items – this way I’m not scrambling looking for a $3.29 item that I really don’t need or want. There are always books or kitchen nick-knacks for just a couple dollars. (Make sure the items you are saving are PRIME items)

Amazon phone number for automated Service - 1-866-216-1072

Or

Go to Help screen (top right toolbar) – Customer Service “Contact Us” (Right side of page) – Click Phone Tab – enter your phone number – You will get a call from Amazon in a matter of minutes.

Anyone else have suggestions Pls add them

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Mary

Thanks so much ! These are great tips !

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Great Post. Thank you.

After I have placed my order, I add all the items I have purchased back into my cart. Then I just go into my cart 2 or 3 times a day or whenever I think about it to see if any of the prices have been reduced. I call immediately if there is a price reduction because I have seen their prices fluctuate quite a few time even during just one day.

I have gotten 2 or 3 credits on one item doing this.

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Nicole

great tips, thanks op.

anyone know of a link to "filler" items to hit the magical $25 for free shippimg?

jojoCA just enter the amount you need to qualify for free shipping.

Amazon Filler Item Finder

HTH