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[The Ultimate Guide to Amazon] How to Shop on Amazon for the Best Deals? We’ll Also Explain Sales! ~2025 Updated Edition~

On Amazon, from major sales to daily deals,
Various types of sales are held every day throughout the year, and
You can sometimes get better deals on products than when shopping at physical stores, on the company's own website, or on other online marketplaces!

In this post, I'll talk about how to get great deals on products on AmazonLet me introduce them to you.

 

Amazon Sale Dates and Types

Among the items listed above, “"Prime Day," "Prime Thanksgiving""Black Friday"
Amazon is also holding a BIG Sale (one of its three major sales), and
The price is“The lowest price of the year”That's why this is a very exciting time.
Around this time, Amazon also appears in various media outlets, so,
This is a period when a large influx is expected.

 

The Prime Thanksgiving Sale, which takes place in October, began in 2023,
This will be the next big sale after Prime Day and Black Friday.


However, Amazon offers more than just these big sales;
Occasionally, we hold "Smile Sales" (which were called "Time Sale Festivals" until 2023!)and other events will be held.

It’s generally held every month, but the dates aren’t announced until right before the event…
Amazon also runs limited-time sales all the time.
There are various types, as shown below.

If you'd like to take advantage of the sale and get some great deals,
Let's learn about the features of each sale!

If you'd like to learn more, please check out the article below.

"I wish I'd known this sooner!" How to Shop on Amazon and Save Money?!

 Amazon Points and Coupons

 On Amazon, as shown in the image above,
It comes with points and coupons.
To help users buy products at lower prices and get better value
Many sellers offer points or coupons.

In addition, Double Points events are held from time to time, and
You'll earn double the usual points on purchases made during this period.
During the Double Points Festival, you'll see a red "Double Points" badge, so

Please check it.

Subscription Savings Plan

For products that offer a subscription service,
The message shown above appears in the "Select Purchase" section.

With the Subscription Savings Plan,Up to 15% OFF
You can purchase products, and shipping is free.
Another advantage is that buyers can set their own delivery frequency.

Make the most of the Subscription Savings Plan
It's a good idea to buy some everyday supplies.

Bulk Purchases & Pantry

 On Amazon, you can buy multiple items at once, or
You can also use the pantry to
You can shop at great prices.

If the message shown above appears on the product page, the item is available.

A bulk purchase refers to buying multiple units of the same product,
A pantry is a place where you keep things like tissues, detergent, food, and drinks, etc.
Items that can be delivered in a single box.
*Please note that Pantry ceased operations on August 24, 2021.

Since coupons and other offers are issued depending on the season,
You can shop with confidence and get great deals.

Raku Raku Baby (formerly Amazon Family)

When you register with Rakuraku Baby,
Products necessary for raising children, such as diapers and formula
You can buy it at a great price.
Prime members get 15% off diapers and wipes with the subscription service.

We also provide benefits and information tailored to your child's development,
You can receive offers and participate in sales exclusive to subscribers.

The fact that it saves you the hassle of taking your children out shopping, and,
Its strength lies in the fact that items absolutely essential for raising children are delivered on a regular basis.

If you have children, please be sure to give this a try.

Amazon Outlet

Amazon Outlet offers products such as the following:
You can purchase it at an affordable price.

  • Products damaged during packaging inside the warehouse
  • Returned items that are in good condition but cannot be sold as "New" according to Amazon's standards
  • Food nearing its best-by date

If you don't mind a slightly crushed or slightly scratched box,
Try searching for the items you want on Amazon Outlet.
You might be able to purchase items at a reasonable price.

Amazon Prime Member

Annual membership fee: 4,900 yen (tax included) or,
You can become a Prime member for 500 yen per month (tax included).
As a Prime member,
"Speed up delivery or use a service that lets you specify a delivery date and time," and
Since you can do that,
It's very convenient for people who shop on Amazon.
*Starting August 24, 2023, Amazon Prime membership fees will increase to 5,900 yen per year and 600 yen per month.


There are also sales exclusively for Prime members, such as “Prime Day” and “Early Access Sales.”
The Early Access Sale is a sale that offers select Prime Day items in advance; there is no difference between it and Prime Day.
However, popular items may sell out immediately after the sale begins.

If there's a specific item you're interested in, we recommend adding it to your favorites in advance and purchasing it as soon as possible.

Summary

This time, while taking advantage of a promotion currently running on Amazon,
I explained how to get products at a good price.

Be sure to use this as a reference when shopping on Amazon!

The following article also explains how to get great deals on products on Rakuten.
Please be sure to check this out as well.

Hide&Seek, the author of this blog, is,
We are a Fukuoka-based company that provides management services for Amazon, Rakuten, and Yahoo!.
We provide Amazon management services for more than 40 companies.

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Author

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After gaining experience managing Amazon and Rakuten, I’m now working as a mall front (e-commerce) manager, working hard every day to maximize sales ✌︎ My goal for 2025 is to chew my food thoroughly before swallowing! I’ll do my best!