Please be honest. Sometimes the only thing standing between you and that $200 checkout total is a bit hesitant. Good news? Amazon knows that. And sometimes– Especially when playing smartly –They will tweak you to end that purchase with a lower price, coupon, or discount code. Here’s how to strategically “abandon” your Amazon Cart and how to stack the odds that trigger a price drop:
Step 1: Fill that cart as you mean it
This isn’t when you add just one pair of socks, I hope Jeff Bezos gets sweaty. It gets bigger. As long as it’s sold by Amazon or a competitive third-party seller, we’re adding the real thing.
Consider the following categories:
- Midrange Electronics
- Vitamins and supplements
- Kitchen gear
- Home Organization’s
- Clothing (especially niche or excess stock)
Skip groceries and digital items. Prices rarely change according to cart activity.
When the cart is full, I’ll leave. [ブラウザ]Close the tab or Close the app. Don’t save anything later. It kills the effect.
Pro Tip: Use a private browser
If you’re a longtime Prime member who has hundreds of purchases under your belt, Amazon knows that you’re likely to check out anyway. This means they are unlikely to help you in a deal to beat you.
Try this instead:
- use Incognito mode Or a fresh browser that simulates a “new” customer.
- Or log in with Second Amazon account (You can also create it just for this trick).
Sellers are more likely to offer first-time customer promotions or discounts on accounts that appear less committed.
See also: Other retailers who will reward you for abandoning your cart
Step 2: abandon it for purpose
Now let’s cool your cart.
Most people think that if you don’t check out, Amazon will forget about you. It’s not true. In fact, Amazon tracks how carts work like hawks. And it’s a big red flag that bouncing off after someone adds a product, especially for third-party sellers.
It causes what is called Dynamic pricing. An automated tool that many sellers use to adjust prices (sometimes every hour).
Leave the cart for at least 48-72 hours. Sometimes you get subtle “Are you still thinking about it?” Email. Sometimes you just notice one of your items Quietly drop 5 dollars.
Pro Tip: “Trap” to create a wish list
If you’re not ready to fully commit to a fake cart, try this sleazy tactic. Create a public wish list It is called something like “What I might actually buy.”
Load the items you are looking at. Then it just exists. Amazon often emails price drop alerts tied to its wish list. Third-party sellers use their wish list to find trending items. They could also lower the price to earn clicks.
bonus: This can also be useful for gift ideas. Create a list of “Holiday Gifts for Mama” in July and see the discount roll in by fall.
Step 3: See Nudges
The goal is not to get the coupon code directly from Amazon (this rarely happens anymore).
What you’re looking for is:
- Price reduction For one or more items.
- coupon It now appears under prices (some are account specific and have not appeared before).
- an Email notifications Regarding wish list or cart changes.
- Seller’s message We offer promotions Finish the transaction.
If nothing happens 3 daystry deleting one item and then adding it again. It may also re-register your dynamic pricing software.
Pro Tip: Don’t click “Buy Now”
If you’re usually one click on Amazon like a video game, Stop. “Buy Now” kills the possibility of bypassing your cart entirely and triggering a cart-based dynamic discount.
Leave the items in your cart. Do not touch them. Don’t refresh five times a day like a psycho. Let the algorithm do that.
Bonus Strategy: “Follow” your favorite brands
Want to get ahead of the discount curve? Start following your brand on Amazon.
Yes…it’s a feature that almost no one uses, but it actually works.
Here’s how:
- Search for brands you frequently buy (Anker, Carhartt, Revlon, etc.).
- On the Amazon StoreFront page, click “+Follow” Button near the top.
Amazon sends occasionally Brand-specific promotions Email or directly to your Amazon homepage feed. Some sellers use this as a quiet method and even test the deal before publishing.
It won’t trigger a discount right away, It’s paired with abandoned cartit’s a powerful combo.
Does this hack always work?
no. Amazon is way too smart for this to work every time. And recently they’ve bolstered obvious discount triggers for veteran customers.
However, third-party sellers are wildcards. Many people are eager to close sales, and when they see abandoned carts piled up, they tinker with prices.
Is it even better? It doesn’t take anything to try it. The worst case scenario, the prices remain the same. The best case? Get a low price without lifting your fingers.
Ask your readers: If you succeeded with this please let me know in the comments Amazon Hack And how much money do you save?
By Kyle James
I started Shopping com in 2000 and advocated for becoming a consumer expert and writing about ways to save money in stores such as Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Costco. I’ve been talking about my savings tips on Fox News, Good Morning America and the NY Times. (learn more)
Source: Rather-Be-Shopping Blog | Shopping Hacks, Return Policies and Coupons – www.rather-be-shopping.com
