The 2nd Prime Day in the year 2024 has started. However, some deals look better than they actually are. MeinMMO explains which offers you should not buy. Because there are a few things to consider.
The 2nd Prime Day has started and runs on October 8 and 9, 2024. And Amazon is overwhelming you with seemingly interesting offers.
But not every deal is really worth it. MeinMMO presents you with a number of products that you should not buy on Prime Day. Because either there will be a better offer in the coming weeks, or it is generally not worth waiting for an offer.
Gift cards and vouchers
Gift cards and credits are rarely on sale, and this is also the case on Prime Day. Therefore, if you are hoping for a discounted gift card, we must unfortunately disappoint you. Even at a later time, you will have little chance here.
Be careful also with offers that include credit or a voucher. Because usually the vouchers are subject to conditions.
Books
Books are generally not on sale because there is a fixed book price in Germany, and books are usually not discounted. Publishers may lift the price binding at the earliest after 18 months. Exceptions are so-called remainder copies. By the way, the fixed book price also applies to e-books (via e-recht24.de).
For imported books, such as English-language books from England or the USA, the fixed book price does not apply. Here you can, if you are lucky, save a few euros. However, this is rather rare.
Toys
The best offers in the toy category are actually not on Prime Day but rather on and after Black Friday. Because Black Friday officially starts the pre-Christmas shopping season. Many toy manufacturers offer their products at significantly lower prices to persuade interested customers to make a purchase. The English magazine cnbc.com points this out.
During the pre-Christmas period, it is worth going to the store of your choice locally. Because especially in the time just before Christmas, many toys are reduced because parents, grandparents, or relatives are looking for gifts. The “Last Minute” options are also popular for those who decide late.
Game Consoles and Accessories
You can already get a PS5 or a new controller a little cheaper on Prime Day. But if you really need a new console or accessories, you should wait until Amazon’s Cyber Week or Black Friday. Because here, many electronic devices are usually a little cheaper again.
You should also note: If you want to buy a PS5, the pre-order for the PS5 Pro starts at Amazon and other providers in a few days. It may be worth it for you to go straight for the Pro model instead of buying the standard model first. By the way, we find it unlikely that you will get the PS5 Pro on sale during Cyber Week.
Kitchen Accessories and Dinnerware
Family is visiting at Christmas, and you urgently need new dishes or a few new pots? Then wait with the purchase until the pre-Christmas season. Because here dishes are usually cheaper.
The deals on Prime Day are usually decent, but you can save a few more euros before Christmas. However, if you need dishes right now because your last plate has broken, then nothing stops you from buying right away.
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