Prime Day 2019

[Jerry1]

Given that they’ll promote their own gadgets, I probably won’t get a deal, but I’m looking for a deal on Apple TV. My main desire is to be able to connect my iPad to the TV wirelessly and without jumping through any hoops. We’ll see if I score.

[RunningBum]

Since I've been digitizing my DVDs, I'm looking for a 2TB external hard drive, and a larger micro SD card for my Kindle. I missed the nice sale on the Toshiba Canvio HD I liked last week. I decided I should sleep on it and make sure I settled on my strategy for that and the sale was off by the next day. Maybe it'll come back on sale tomorrow.

[REWahoo]

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Originally Posted by skipro33 Also, Amazon is now shipping with their own carrier direct to my house. Most 2 day shipping is now one day. ... I live WAY out in the woods too.

Same here. Last two items I ordered from them were delivered by an Amazon subcontractor (?) in a plain white van. I was a bit surprised since we also live considerably far out in the sticks.

[WestUniversity]

I keep my eyes on a few items on my wish list. If a great price is offered on one of those, I’ll potentially buy it. Otherwise I’m not going to simply buy something because it’s on sale...

[MichaelB]

There are a few things I’d like. DW needs a new iPhone, her current one has a failing battery (only 1year old) and a failing WiFi antenna. My iPhone is still good but I might replace it if the price is right. I also need a new iPad, I’m getting regular iOS crashes, and that’s usually a bad sign.

I’m also thinking of getting a sous-vide machine. If the price is right on amazon prime day I’ll bite the bullet and buy.

[ExFlyBoy5]

Maybe this belongs in the pet peeve of the day, but it bugs me that Amazon "Day" is two DAYS.

[Ronstar]

I've never bought anything on sale on prime day in the past. But I'm ready to buy a new camera lens now. It's the same price on Amazon that it is at B&H photo. So I'll wait until tomorrow and see if the Amazon price goes down. I doubt it.

Also looking for some lightweight long sleeve hiking shirts. I'll buy a couple tomorrow if the price comes down.

[REWahoo]

For anyone not a Prime member who has already "used up" their free 30-day trial and wants to participate in Prime Day deals, I saw this on Clark.com:

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If you’ve tried Amazon Prime recently, you can get a one-week trial for $1.99.

https://clarkdeals.com/best-deals/th...=Clark_Sidebar

[BrianB]

I saw a $15 Amazon Fire Stick in the list of Prime Day deals. I've been thinking of this for travelling. Most hotels & AirBnB's have TV's with HDMI input. This would let us watch Netflix or Prime video on our existing accounts.

My only concern is remembering to take it with when we leave the hotel / apartment!

[Another Reader]

Well, so far I struck out with Discover. The $10 coupon disappeared and the other $10 coupon for paying with Discover reward points did not work.

Some people were using the Discover deal to get the Duo 7 in 1 six quart Instant Pot down to $49.99. Already have two, so no need for a third.

Amazon, I'm just not feeling the love... Time to up your game!

[ransil]

I have prime but its the family plan, my FIL pays for it i just get some of the benifits i dont get the movies but my internet is crap so it would not do any good if i had it. Have had it 5 years not paid a dime for membership yet.

Never found anything i needed on prime day, i will browse the deals for awhile then get board looking at junk i dont need and give up.

[braumeister]

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Originally Posted by MichaelB There are a few things I’d like. DW needs a new iPhone, her current one has a failing battery (only 1year old) and a failing WiFi antenna. My iPhone is still good but I might replace it if the price is right. I also need a new iPad, I’m getting regular iOS crashes, and that’s usually a bad sign. I’m also thinking of getting a sous-vide machine. If the price is right on amazon prime day I’ll bite the bullet and buy.

FWIW, you might check with an Apple store, since they have been doing a number of repairs (actually replacements) of units with bad batteries lately.

I'm also amazed at how it's possible sometimes to replace a battery yourself in things that look impossible. I bought a new battery for my Kindle last month for 20-something bucks. It came with all the necessary tools and full instructions, and it turned out to be a 10 minute job although I initially thought "No way!"

[MichaelB]

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Originally Posted by braumeister FWIW, you might check with an Apple store, since they have been doing a number of repairs (actually replacements) of units with bad batteries lately. I'm also amazed at how it's possible sometimes to replace a battery yourself in things that look impossible. I bought a new battery for my Kindle last month for 20-something bucks. It came with all the necessary tools and full instructions, and it turned out to be a 10 minute job although I initially thought "No way!"

Good point. I might try myself. I did one battery replacement in the past, which turned out to be a poor quality replacement. It wasn’t as difficult as I imagined, and as you say, the kit came with all the tools. We keep our old iPhones and find them very useful.

The battery she has now is one of the low cost replacements Apple gave when they had that replacement program. I’m reluctant to go to the store, as I’d have to put up with one of those insufferable p’s techies with their s-eating grin and condescending attitude.

[Bestwifeever]

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Originally Posted by audreyh1 ... And the older Duo 6qt (7 in 1) model for $59 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FLYWNYQ...ams_ad_dp_ovrl I don't know how quickly they'll go at that price. I've seen them run out quickly before. If you want one you might want to order today.

I see Walmart has the Duo 6 qt 7 in 1 for $59 as well (I checked because thanks to this board, I snagged my Lux 60, which I love, from Walmart a year ago for $44 plus a $9 cookbook: http://www.early-retirement.org/foru...9-a-93012.html). So if Amazon runs out, Walmart might still have this model.

[braumeister]

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Originally Posted by MichaelB I’m reluctant to go to the store, as I’d have to put up with one of those insufferable p’s techies with their s-eating grin and condescending attitude.

Very sorry to hear that. Everyone in my local Apple store has always been totally professional and pleasant to deal with.

I should also mention that for anyone else looking for a new Apple product, this is the best source of buying advice I know of:
https://buyersguide.macrumors.com

[Walt34]

I probably won't buy anything either, in the past it's always been stuff like TVs and other stuff that we just don't replace often or stuff we have no interest in. And as far as the 6% credit with the Amazon card, meh. The Sears M/C card that I have is now running a deal in which I get a 15% statement credit for anything bought online, not just Amazon.

If nothing else, we'll spend that on groceries.

[Go-NoGo]

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Originally Posted by Ronstar I've never bought anything on sale on prime day in the past. But I'm ready to buy a new camera lens now. It's the same price on Amazon that it is at B&H photo. So I'll wait until tomorrow and see if the Amazon price goes down. I doubt it. Also looking for some lightweight long sleeve hiking shirts. I'll buy a couple tomorrow if the price comes down.

B&H does not collect sales tax in ~28 states - so even if the prices are the same it might still be cheaper to buy from B&H - do a test run buy putting it in your cart and checking out

[Another Reader]

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Originally Posted by audreyh1 Looks like the Instant Pot is already set up for the best price you usually find $69.99 for the 6 quart Duo plus (9 in 1): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBKTPTS...ad_dp_asin_img And the older Duo 6qt (7 in 1) model for $59 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FLYWNYQ...ams_ad_dp_ovrl I don't know how quickly they'll go at that price. I've seen them run out quickly before. If you want one you might want to order today.

Per Slickdeals you can get it from Macy's for $49.99:

https://slickdeals.net/f/13201669-6-...?src=frontpage

[fosterscik]

I'm keeping an eye on this wirecutter "The Best Prime Day Deals for 2019" web site. https://thewirecutter.com/deals/prime-day/
Already tempted by a few early release deals. I'm eyeing the Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage-Door Controller, but we're in the process of buying a new house and I need to see if my new opener is compatible.

[ExFlyBoy5]

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Originally Posted by Another Reader Per Slickdeals you can get it from Macy's for $49.99: https://slickdeals.net/f/13201669-6-...?src=frontpage

Thanks! DW has been wanting to get one and was disappointed when the $49 deal at WM/Amazon went away.

Edit: It appears it's "on order" and estimated shipping is 23 days.