Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Amazon

So I'm sure you're all very familiar with Amazon but are you aware of all the money saving options they offer? Here are a few of the options I use frequently.

Subscribe and Save - If this is an option on a product you want, don't be afraid to go for it. You get an instant 15% savings on the item and FREE shipping. You can cancel the subscription at any time without penalties (even the day your first shipment arrives).

Amazon Mom - This is a free program that gives you FREE 2 day shipping for 2 months (no need to cancel a service at that time) and a 15% discount on certain kid/baby items. (this discount can be combined with the Subscribe and Save discount.) And for every $25 you spend in their baby store you get another month of free shipping (up to one year). I've almost earned that year already! Here's an example of how this works for me:
I bought Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive Diapers 152 ct - Amazon price $39.54 (this is similar to the store price I had paid previously)
I had a 20% off Amazon Diapers coupon from American Baby Magazine - <$7.91>
and my Amazon mom and Subscribe and Save discounts <$11.86>
New price - $19.77

Plus, the free 2 day shipping is for any Amazon item! No more only buying if you can get to that magic $25 for free shipping AND it's on your doorstep a couple of days later! It can take me 2 days just to find the time to run to the store :)

Amazon also has daily deals and markdowns. You can sign up on their site to be notified of these by email.

Did you know Amazon sells food?? I didn't until a few weeks ago. Even health food!! I can find most of my family's favorites far below the cost at Whole Foods or other such retailers when I use the 2 programs described above. In case you can't tell yet, I REALLY love Amazon for saving money!

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