22 Items You Should Buy on Amazon {AND 13 Things You Shouldn’t}

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    22 Things You Should Buy on Amazon

Do you love shopping Amazon? 

Amazon offers easy savings (and convenience) on thousands of items, delivered right to our door. But it’s important to know what items really are great prices, and which items are worth heading to your local store for. My general rule of thumb is to check Amazon for anything I would make a quick trip to Walmart for, because so many items end up being less money, with no stress.

I love that. 🙂 

So, curious what things I always watch for at Amazon before shopping elsewhere? Here you go:

1. Android apps (FREE)

2. Auto Parts

3. Batteries

Try out the Amazon Basics brand ~ excellent reviews and a great price!

4. BluRays & DVDs

5. Books

6. Coffee Pods

7. Computer Accessories

8. Department Store Make Up

I buy my Estee Lauder foundation there because it helps me skip a trip to the mall!

9. Diapers & Baby Wipes (including Swim Diapers)

10. E-Books (FREE)

11. Electronics

12. Electronic Add-ons

13. Board Games

14. Gift Cards (watch for special discounts on these)

15. Household Personal Care Items

16. Magazine Subscriptions

17. Drug store makeup (watch for special savings on these)

18. Select Cleaning Products – Lysol Wipes, Finish Tabs, Swiffer Dusters

19. Small Kitchen Appliances

20. Snack Foods when on special discounts

21. Toilet Paper

22. Toys

13 Things You Shouldn’t Buy on Amazon

NOTE: ALWAYS (always!) be sure to check the price on Amazon to make sure the item isn’t lower there before purchasing elsewhere. These tend to be things that I’ve noticed are higher at Amazon, but it’s always worth doing a quick price check because sometimes they really do have the best deal!

1. Athletic Shoes* (try 6PM or Zappos)

2. Back to School Supplies*

Amazon does occasionally offer some serious discounts on these, but as a rule I think you’ll get better prices during the back to school season at Staples, Office Depot or Walmart

3. Brand Name Apparel

try local stores using coupon instead ~ Dick’s Sporting Goods for example offers tons of coupon codes

4. SOME Cleaning Supplies

always do your math on these to compare before purchasing – lately though I have seen quite a few deals on these at Amazon and always share them here on PPP, so be sure to sign up for free daily email updates so you never miss a deal!

5. Clothing*

again, try 6PM or Zappos however Amazon does occasionally offer great prices on clothing during one day discounted specials

6. Food

a lot of grocery prices are still high at Amazon ~ you’ll pay for Amazon’s convenience which may be worth it, but know you may be paying more! Amazon does sometimes offer significant special savings, so watch PPP for those price drops – sign up for free daily email updates so you never miss those

7. Hardware

8. Home Furnishings

9. Pet Food

because these are usually heavy, you’ll get a better deal typically at your local grocery store, Target or Walmart

10. Pet Supplies

11. Photography Supplies*

12. Power Tools*

13. Tools*

*unless special Gold Box Deal

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