How To Shop The Best Deals On Amazon Like A Pro
Amazon is one of the biggest online marketplaces, with millions of useful products for everyone in the family. With all things in life, it may take some time to get familiar with the system, so we prepared this guide to help you shop like a pro on Amazon. Check out our tipson getting your dream products at a great deal.
Amazon offers deals all year round, so who knows something you have been eyeing could suddenly go on sale. Keep checking back on big sales events, which include Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Prime Day, Christmas, double-digit sale days like 11.11, 12.12and more!
In this article:
Sign up for Amazon PrimeDiscover international dealsDiscover top dealsShop the Clearance sectionSavings on everyday essentialsVouchers and promosQuick tips & tricksAvoid third-party scams
Sign up for Amazon Prime
Signing up for Amazon Prime grants you exclusive access to lightning deals before everyone else. For just S$2.99 per month, you get:
Free and fast delivery on Amazon.sg productswith no minimum purchaseFree standard internationaldelivery2-hour same-day delivery on Amazon Fresh and Watsons products
What's more, with an Amazon Prime membership, you also get access to Amazon Prime Video, where you can watch Prime Video Original Series, such as The Grand Tour.
Sign up for a free 30-day trial before committing to the full service. Find out more about Amazon Prime
Shop on Amazon US and Japan
If you cannot find what you want in Singapore, try browsing for deals on theAmazon International Store. The good news is you can access millions of products from both Amazon US and Amazon JP without leaving the Singapore Amazon marketplace. The prices you pay at checkout are final, so you don't have to worry about being hit by extra hidden costs, like customs fees once the package arrives in Singapore.
Existing Prime member? You can identify items that qualify for free international shipping by selecting "Prime International Shipping" as a filter when browsing. Or look out for the Prime badge when you Add to Cart or Buy Now.
Browse the top categories and deals
If you're not sure where to start, Amazon has you covered with Today's Deals. Amazon tailors your shopping experience by displaying a curated list of items as "Recommended deals for you". This is visible when you browse the Amazon deals category. This section also aggregates the best deals in the top user categories, so you can just select a category of choice and be presented with hundreds of deals to choose from.
Some categories to get you started:
ComputersElectronicsVideo GamesFashionHomeBabyBeauty & Personal careHealth & Personal CareSports and OutdoorsBooks
Plenty of brands have official storefronts on Amazon, so you can shop there knowing what you're getting is authentic. Here are a few examples:
AppleGoogleSamsungXiaomiLogitechSonyBoseJabraSennheiserLegoMuji
Still hungry for deals?
Check out Amazon Clearance, a lesser-known section that offers discounts on thousands of products. You can find deals on broad categories such as Electronics, Family Essentials, Home & Lifestyle, as well as Living & Hobby.
Savings on everyday essentials
Ever since the pandemic, more households have been doing their grocery shopping online. Stock up on all your essentials viaAmazon Fresh.You can get 2-hour same-day delivery for your groceries withAmazon Prime, saving the need tocarry bulky and heavy products from the nearest supermarket back home.
Occasionally, Amazon will offer discounts on these daily necessities, so it's always the best time to load up the cart and order when that happens.
Here are some popular items that other readers have been ordering regularly:
Royal Umbrella Thai Hom Mali riceIce Mountain WaterMarigold Fresh MilkNong Shim Kimchi Cup Ramen
Check out available vouchers or promotions
Don't forget to look at Deals & Savingsfor further deals or promos that you can layer on top of your purchase.
PromotionsExisting Bank PromotionsVouchers
Quick tips for a quick checkout
Add to Wishlist
Sometimes we're interested in items during our browsing sessions, but fail to find them when we're ready to buy. Add items to your wishlist as you go along, monitor the prices, and the moment your desired item goes on sale, add to cart and checkout immediately!
Get your details ready
Nothing's worse than wasting time keying in your shipping and payment details when you're checking out. Keep your account updated andset up your default delivery address and payment options so that you can quickly checkout without hassle. Note: Amazon offers PayNow too!
Caveat Emptor – Avoiding third-party merchant scams
While Amazon does their best to weed out products that are inauthentic, we need to be aware of the red flags and take a bit more caution when purchasing from third-party merchants. When in doubt always try to buy directly from Amazon, the Brand or Manufacturer.
When buying from a third-party merchant is the only choice, do check some of the following before considering the purchase.
Bad or fake product reviews by other users are indications that the product might be inauthenticPrices that are way below market rate, for example, if it's going for 80% off the original price, it might just be too good to be trueRecently created seller account, usually indicated with a "Just Launched" badgeDubious seller namesLow product image qualityLonger than usual shipping timesSeller requests to be contacted before purchasing the item or requests for you to make the purchase offsite.
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