Prime Day is here again.
Stay focused on what you actually need.
But dont worry: Its not sinful to not shop on Prime Day.
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If you are shopping, start with a list and a budget.
If you know what you want and how much you could spend, its easier to not go overboard.
Sign up for the free trial
Dont sweat it if you dont have an Amazon Prime subscription.
Just confirm you havent signed up with that email address in the last 12 months.
If you have, simply use another email address.
This is a great way to get deals without having to shell out the $139 fee yearly.
A student discount also saves you a lot of bucks.
Its $7.49 monthly compared to the $14.99 monthly for a regular Prime membership.
See if youre eligible for that.
Cross-check against other retailers
Everyone prepares themselves for Prime Day, not just Amazon.
Knowing Prime Day is close, most other retailers slash prices, too.
Honeyis a great tool for price comparison across the web.
It scours the internet for the product youre checking out and lets you know if its cheaper elsewhere.
It also creates price watches and informs you when the price of a certain product has dropped.
Like Honey, Camelcamelcamel is available as a internet tool extension, called The Camelizer.
If theres something you really need, check that you know how long its actually discounted.
Ask yourself if the purchase is urgent
The holiday season is about to start in full swing.
Thanksgiving deals are coming up, followed by Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas.
Being too ambitious with your purchases now could lead to regrets in the near future.
Trust me, Ive been there quite a few times.
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