Here’s How I Save Money Buying Luxury Items on Amazon
Here’s the pair of authentic 90s Vintage Logo Sunglasses by Versace that I purchased from Amazon. Aren’t they beautiful?
On the Versace website, they cost $345.00. On Sunglass Hut, they cost $345.00. However, when I purchased these from Amazon, I paid almost three times less than that.
Wanna know my secret?
Here’s how I afford luxury items on Amazon, without having to pay hefty designer pricetags.
I have an Amazon Prime membership.
If you don’t have an Amazon Prime membership, have you been living under a rock? For only $14.99 a month, I can receive a membership discount at Whole Foods, get free two-day shipping on eligible items, watch videos on Amazon Prime, and more.
I select FREE Amazon Delivery Day.
Another convenient benefit you can take advantage of when you become an Amazon Prime member is you can choose when your items will arrive at your home. Generally, you’ll have two options:
- Prime Delivery – This exclusive option enables Prime members to select the free two-day shipping, and in some cases, next-day shipping is also available for a small fee.
- Amazon Day Delivery – This option gives Prime members the opportunity to receive all of the items in their cart on the same day, with fewer trips and less boxes. It can take longer than the two days Prime members are accustomed to. As a result, Prime members are generally rewarded for their patience when selecting Amazon Day Delivery.
When you select Amazon Delivery Day, the company may reward you with a credit of $1-3 for making good choices. These credits can be applied to any future Amazon purchases and must be selected before checkout to deduct from your total.
With two $3 Amazon credits stored on my account, I was able to apply a $6 credit to my purchase, which was deducted from the total during checkout.
I browse for the best deals.
Unlike your favorite luxury department store, Amazon allows its customers to select the seller they would like to purchase from. Since some items are offered by more than one seller, sometimes, the prices may vary, as well. The lower the initial cost of your item, the less savings you will have to acquire to reduce the price. As you are browsing for items on Amazon, be sure to compare prices, to ensure that you are selecting the best deal on the site.
If you’re a smart shopper, you’ll also compare Amazon’s prices with other websites to ensure you are receiving the best deal for the item. When I did my pricing research on the 90s Vintage Logo Sunglasses, here’s what I discovered.
VERSACE STORE
$345
VERSACE
Shipping: Get it in 4-7 business days.
BEST DEAL
AMAZON
$160
AMAZON
Shipping: Get it in 2 business days.
SUNGLASS HUT
$345
SUNGLASS HUT
Shipping: Get it in 4 or more business days.
I use Honey.
No silly. Not the same honey that you add to your tea. Honey is a free Google Chrome extension that browses the web to find eligible coupons or promo codes that can help you save money on your Amazon purchases.
In the words of Mariah Carey, ” Every night and day, I can hardly wait for another taste of honey.” Enjoy the sweet benefits of Honey today.
I use Capital One “Points”.
Having a Capital One credit card can have its perks, and its Credit Card Rewards Program is one of them. Each time I use my Capital One Quicksilver credit card to make a purchase, I receive cash credited to my account. These credits can be redeemed in the form of a check, applied to my credit card statement, or allocated as points to deduct the cost of my Amazon purchases.
Luckily, I had $5.00 worth of points to redeem, which was deducted from my overall total during checkout.
Save money when buying luxury items on Amazon Prime.
Amazon offers more than cheap dupes. If you like authentic Versace shades, but don’t enjoy paying Versace prices, Amazon has exactly what you need. The site contains items from other luxury brands, like Bottega Veneta, Dior, Fendi, Gucci, Prada, Tom Ford, and more.
I saved a little over $213.00 by buying my Versace 90s Vintage Logo sunglasses on Amazon. How much will you save?