UMVA has learned that Amazon's highly anticipated Summer Prime Day sale is just around the corner, arriving a month earlier than last year.
This shopping event is notorious for tempting impulse buyers into overspending, but this year, you can take control of your purchases by setting your own price alerts. By doing so, you'll avoid buying things you don't really need and stay within your budget.
To "set your own prices" on Amazon, start by adding the items you want to purchase to your wishlist, making sure it's set to public. Then, visit a price-tracking website and create a free account. This will allow you to import your wishlist and set specific maximum prices or percentage drops for each item.
Once you've set your prices, the tracker will send you an email when an item's price drops to your set limit. This way, you can ignore the hype and "Lightning Deals" and wait for the email alert that lets you know your chosen items have become affordable.
For Amazon, one of the top price-tracking tools is particularly effective. It allows you to add items from your wishlist and set maximum prices. When the price drops to your set limit, you'll receive an email notification.
But Amazon isn't the only retailer where you can set price alerts. Other price-tracking services support a wide range of retailers. For instance, you can install a browser extension and add items to your droplist. The extension will then monitor the item's price and notify you when it drops to your specified level.
To take your spending control to the next level, consider implementing additional guardrails. You can block ads with a simple tool or app, track your expenses, and budget over time. Saving up for something specific can also make it easier to resist spending now.
Some other strategies to help you stay on track include hitting your internal pause button, setting up a one-in-one-out system, and seeking professional help if you struggle with compulsive buying. By taking control of your spending, you can enjoy Prime Day without breaking the bank.
Several top deals are already available, featuring significant discounts on popular items. These include noise-cancelling wireless earbuds, a GPS smartwatch, a Wi-Fi tablet, a portable speaker, and wireless noise-canceling headphones.
